Tinder Features: All features at a glance

Tinder is among the largest and most popular dating platforms. If you are using the app for the first time, you need to familiarize yourself with its various features. Learn how to set up the dating app on your smartphone or tablet and get an overview of the features.

Install and set up the Tinder app

The first step is to install the Tinder app on your smartphone or tablet. Alternatively to the app, you can also access Tinder through the browser on your computer.

• When you start Tinder for the first time, you also need to create a user account. To register the account you need either your Facebook account or your phone number.
• After successful registration, you can upload a profile picture and create a short bio for your profile.

Tinder symbols: This is what the different characters mean

The different functions are marked by symbols in Tinder. You can find the basic functions of the app via the navigation at the top of the screen. The left icon calls up your profile and settings. The flame icon starts the matching feature and the speech bubble takes you to your matches and the associated messages.Functions in the match feature:

• Tinder Plus members can undo their last action via the yellow arrow.
• Profiles that you do not like, you can dislike via the red cross.
• If you like a profile particularly well, use the blue star the Super Like function.
• If a profile appeals to you and you would now like to get to know the person better, you can give a Like via the green heart.
• About the purple lightning you can activate the Tinder Boost function, which provides you with more matches for 30 minutes.