How to Reset Your Bumble Profile (So You Can Start a New One)

PDF download Download Article
Plus, how to avoid a ban for resetting too often
PDF download Download Article

Do you wish you could get a fresh start on Bumble? As long as you don't do it often, deleting and recreating your Bumble account can give your profile a boost in views and (hopefully) more matches. This wikiHow article will show you the best way to reset your Bumble account for a better shot at finding love.

Resetting Your Bumble Profile: Brief Overview

Cancel your Bumble Boost membership (if you have one) and then tap the profile icon in the bottom-left corner of the Bumble app. Tap the gear icon and then scroll down and tap Delete account. Follow the instructions to delete your account, then restart the app and create a new profile.

Steps

PDF download Download Article
  1. While Bumble states that they won't punish or shadowban you for deleting and recreating your account, they may issue you a warning for resetting your profile multiple times. [1] Recreating your account can also cause Bumble members who've seen you before to think you're spamming, which can lead to more negative swipes.
    • If you're having a tough time getting matches with your current profile, try improving your bio and selecting better photos.
    • Incorporate inviting prompts into your profile to spark better conversations. [2]
    • Add basic info badges to give users a better idea of who you really are. [3]
  2. If you connected your Bumble account to Facebook, you'll want to break the link between accounts before resetting Bumble. Here's how:
    • Open the Facebook app and tap the three-line menu.
    • Tap Settings & Privacy and then Settings . [4]
    • Scroll down to Security and tap Apps and Websites .
    • Select Bumble and tap Remove .
    • Tap Remove to confirm.
    Advertisement
  3. Deleting your account is easy:
    • If you subscribe to Bumble Boost, you'll have to cancel your membership first.
    • Open the Bumble app and tap the profile icon at the bottom-left corner. [5]
    • Tap the gear icon.
    • Scroll down and tap Delete account at the bottom.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to delete your account.
  4. While there's no hard rule about removing the app after deleting your account, you'll want to wait at least 24 hours before signing back up for a new account. Delete the app and wait at least a day (maybe even a few days, if you're willing) before starting the process again.
    • Your 24-hour or more Bumble break is a great opportunity to work on gathering new photos and drafting an irresistible bio for your new profile!
    • You can reinstall the Bumble app easily by downloading it from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android).
  5. When you sign back up for Bumble , it's best to use new profile photos and a fully refreshed bio to get the most of out of your newbie boost. Recycling the same content from your old account likely won't aid in improving your matches, and it might even bring negative attention to your new account from people who've seen you in the past. Happy swiping!
    6. Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      Warnings

      • When you delete your Bumble account, you'll lose access to your previous matches and conversations.
        Thanks
        Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
      • Bumble has found that users who create many profiles over a short period of time have fewer matches in the long run.
        Thanks
        Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
      Advertisement

      You Might Also Like

      The Best 10 Places to Find a Sugar Momma Online
      The Best Bumble Bios for Guys
      75 Hysterical Hinge Prompt Replies to Boost Your Profile
      How to
      See Bumble Matches Without Paying
      27 Personal & Funny Bumble Prompts & Answers
      “Gen” on Grindr: What It Means, Avoiding Scams & More
      Dating App Icons: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge & More
      Hinge Algorithm Explained: How Hinge Matches You (+ Tips)
      How to
      Fix "Registration Error" on Grindr: Troubleshooting
      A Guide to Bumble's SuperSwipe (& How to See Who SuperSwiped You)
      Simple Ways to Send Pictures on Tinder
      The Bumble Algorithm Explained: How Does Bumble Decide Who to Show You?
      How to
      Respond to “Green Flags I Look For” on Hinge
      How to
      Get on Raya
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://bumble.com/help/am-i-penalized-for-deleting-profile
      2. ↑ https://bumble.com/help/what-are-move-makers-and-how-can-i-update-them
      3. ↑ https://bumble.com/help/what-are-bumble-badges
      4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/170585223002660/?cms_platform=android-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      5. ↑ https://bumble.com/help/how-do-i-delete-my-profile

      About This Article

      Article Summary X

      1. Disconnect your Facebook account.
      2. Cancel Bumble Boost.
      3. Delete your Bumble account in your settings.
      4. Delete the Bumble app for 24 hours.
      5. Reinstall the Bumble app.
      6. Create an account with new photos and profile info.

      Did this summary help you?
      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 92,628 times.

      Did this article help you?

      Advertisement