Instructions for using Tinder without Facebook. In this guide, we will tell you everything you need about the latest status of using Tinder without linking it to your Facebook account first. This page will be regularly updated with the latest developments so it’s recommended to bookmark the page to stay up to date. Let’s get started.
Tinder is an online dating app where you can come easily into contact with people from your own area. You don’t need to create a detailed profile but you log in with your Facebook profile and you’re done.
Every day, millions of people are dating with the Tinder app. 1.2 billion profiles are daily swiped and it delivers 21 million matches per day via the app. In total, there are more than 5 billion matches realized through Tinder.
Use Tinder Without Facebook – Everything you must know
There are many reasons why someone would like to use Tinder without facebook. Maybe you don’t want to link your private Facebook profile with your love life. Or you don’t have a Facebook account at all. Whatever the reasons is, it is always good to have an option. Unfortunately, the app doesn’t give you this option by default, which is probably also the reason why you’re here reading this guide.
First, let’s talk about some facts:
Tinder uses your Facebook profile info to create a match for you;
Using Facebook, Tinder can create a profile for you within a few seconds, it collects all info, including your profile picture;
Facebook allows Tinder to easily do background check on you to make sure you’re a real person (although this is not a guarantee);
It’s an easy way to reduce fake accounts;
So as you can see, using Facebook for Tinder login is actually a smart move for the company. It takes away a lot of development that would normally be necessary.
Right now, there is no way to use Tinder without Facebook. You simply need a Facebook account to access Tinder. But there are some tricks that you can apply for a better privacy. Keep reading for more info on this.
How to use Tinder with better privacy
At the moment of writing this, there is no official way to use Tinder without Facebook. But there are three simple hacks to use Tinder anonymous.
(Hack #2 teaches you how can Tinder without your personal FB account)
This will prevent Tinder for posting something on your Facebook and you mismatch because you will be judged by mutual friends.
Now that the world is out, let’s begin!
Perhaps you’ve wondered the following: “Can Tinder be viewed on Facebook?” In a word: No. At least, not if Tinder is set to “Only me”. How do you do that?
Go to Facebook.com on your computer (or open the desktop site on your mobile).
Click “Settings” > “Privacy”.
Click on “Apps” on the left menu.
Click on the Tinder icon.
If the “App visibility ” is not set on “Only me”, change it.
Click “Save”.
The 13 Personal Data Tinder has Access to (and How You Can Change This)
If you (still) haven’t changed anything in the settings, Tinder has automatic access to:
Your public profile (required).
Your friend list.
Your e-mail address.
Your sexual preference.
Your date of birth
Your employment history.
Your status updates.
Your training.
Your interests.
Your current residence.
Your photos.
Your personal description.
You can find Thumbs.
Yes. That’s a lot of data. Now you’re probably wondering: “Does Tinder really need this much information?” The answer is no. Below I’ll show you how you can easily change these settings.
To change these settings we continue where we left off.
If you have saved the settings in the previous step, then click again on the Tinder icon.
Under “App visibility” you will see a list. Behind each item, there is a checkmark. By unchecking an item, you deny access to that item. Except the “Public Profile”, each item can be unchecked.
If you’re satisfied, click “Save”.