What Does the Blue Checkmark Mean on Tinder?

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Everything you need to know about Tinder verification
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The Tinder interface includes several colorful icons, and trying to interpret them all get can get a bit confusing. The blue check is one such icon, indicating that a user is verified on Tinder. But what does verification entail? And can it help you increase your matches on Tinder? This wikiHow guide includes everything you need to know about the blue checkmark on Tinder.

Things You Should Know

  • A blue checkmark on Tinder means that a user has undergone the Photo Verification process.
  • Add a blue check to your Tinder profile by tapping the grey checkmark next to your name and following the onscreen instructions.
  • Remove hats, sunglasses, or face coverings when recording your Photo Verification video.
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What does the blue check mean on Tinder?

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    Verification on Tinder simply means that you are a real person . Unlike verification on various social media sites, it does not mean that a user is a celebrity or influencer of any kind. [1]
    • Photo Verification on Tinder is meant to make the community safer. When a user has a blue checkmark, other users can rest assured that they are actually who they say they are.
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How to Get a Blue Check on Tinder

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    It is the small human icon in the bottom-right corner of the app.
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    It is encircled by a dotted line. A pop-up labeled Get Verified will appear.
    • If you are already verified on Tinder, this check will be blue.
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    Then, continue to tap the large pink button to continue through the instructions from Tinder.
    • You may have to grant Tinder access to your camera at this time.
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    The button will be greyed out until your face is properly situated within the oval.
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    Tinder will instruct you to move your face to varying distances from the camera. Once done, the video will upload to Tinder's servers, and you will receive a message notifying you that your video is under review.
    • The verification process is carried out by AI, so you should receive confirmation of your verification rather quickly.
    • If there are any issues with your verification, Tinder will notify you accordingly. You will need to repeat the steps above.
      • Be sure to remove any hats, sunglasses, or face coverings when recording your verification video. Also make sure you are in a well-lit room.
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How can a blue check help me?

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    Although there is no data to suggest a blue check leads to more matches, it will likely improve the quality of your matches. Other users will feel more comfortable chatting and going on dates with someone they know is actually who they say they are. [2]

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      References

      1. ↑ https://policies.tinder.com/web/safety-center/tools/photo-verification/intl/en/
      2. ↑ https://www.tinderpressroom.com/tinder-introduces-safety-updates

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