What to Do Before Creating Your Tinder Account
If you’re creating Tinder (or starting fresh), don’t waste your first week. Your results depend on getting your photos, bio, and activity right from day one—so you start getting matches sooner.
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- Wait until Sunday evening to create your account. Timing can help you get in front of more people when they’re active.
- Insert your pre-prepared data—bio, photos, interests, and so forth. Don’t build your profile on the fly; have everything ready so your profile looks complete from day one.
- Get your profile verified as soon as possible. Verification boosts trust and can help your visibility.
- Start swiping selectively and spend as much time as you can on Tinder throughout the week. The algorithm rewards engagement and selectivity. Swipe right only on people you’re genuinely interested in.
- Once you get 99+ likes, get Tinder Premium for optimal ELO. At that point, Premium can give you better exposure and features that support a strong score.
- Keep your profile as active as possible. Inactivity heavily affects ELO; if you go quiet, the app will show you to fewer people.
For more on how Tinder’s ranking works and when Premium is worth it, see our guide on Tinder ELO & Premium.