Know You're Talking to a Real Person

Trust starts before the first message is ever sent. A verified phone number shows up as a visible badge on a member's profile, a simple, immediate sign that they are who they say they are. It's a small detail that removes a lot of doubt.

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How does it work?

A simple signal, visible from the first look

1

Verify your own phone number

Add and confirm your phone number directly in the app. It only takes a moment, and it's one of the clearest ways to show other members you're a real person behind the profile.

2

See the badge on your profile

Once verified, a badge appears right on your profile, visible to anyone who comes across it. There's no need to explain or prove anything further, it's simply there, doing the reassurance for you.

3

Look for it on others, too

The same badge shows up on verified members you come across. It's a quick, visible first signal to factor in as you decide who to engage with, alongside everything else on their profile.

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A small badge that removes a lot of doubt

Fake profiles and uncertainty are some of the most common frustrations in online dating. Phone verification addresses that directly: a confirmed number tied to a real account, shown plainly as a badge, so you're not left wondering whether the person on the other end is genuine.

It's one part of a broader approach we take to trust on the platform, alongside active moderation and member reporting, but it's the one piece of it you can see for yourself, on every verified profile, before you've exchanged a single word.

  • Verify your phone number in a few steps
  • Get a visible badge on your profile
  • Spot verified members at a glance
  • One of several ways we work against fake accounts
  • Less doubt, more confidence in every conversation

FAQ

We combine phone verification, active moderation, and member reporting to reduce fake accounts and keep the platform focused on real people.

Members can verify their phone number, which shows up as a badge on their profile, a simple signal that they are who they say they are.

Yes. Members can verify their phone number, shown as a badge on their profile, one of several ways we work to reduce fake accounts.

Look for the verification badge as a first signal, and use Report a Concern right away if anything about a profile or conversation feels off.

A few common causes: you're in an area with weak signal, you've entered a landline or VOIP number instead of a mobile one (only mobile numbers are accepted), or it's a temporary glitch, clearing your cookies or reinstalling the app usually resolves it.
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