You finally decided to create a Tinder account, but realized you made a typo. Or maybe you want to use a fake name instead of your real name. For whatever reason, is it possible to change the name on your Tinder account? And can you change other information such as your age?
Keep reading to learn more.
How to Change Your Name on Tinder
Many users have a hard time figuring out how to change their name on Tinder. Is it even possible to do this if the option is so well hidden? Find out in the next section.
How to Change Name and Age on Tinder
Unfortunately, it is not possible to change your name and age if you used your email address or phone number to create the first account.
However, if you used Facebook to create your Tinder account, you’re in luck. When you change your name and age on Facebook, this new information will be immediately updated in your Tinder account.
Here’s how you can change your name on your Facebook account:
- Go to your Facebook account.
- Tap the arrow icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select “Settings & Privacy”.
- Select “Settings”.
- Make sure to click on the “General” option on the left.
- Under “General Account Settings” you will see “Name”.
- Tap the “Edit” button next to it.
- Type a new name.
- Click “Review Change”.
To change your age, do the following:
- After entering your Facebook news feed, click on the profile photo.
- Tap on “About” at the bottom.
- Select “Contact & Basics”.
- Scroll down to your birthday.
- Tap the pencil icon next to the date to edit it.
How to Change Your Tinder Name Without Facebook
Unfortunately, you cannot change your Tinder name if you used an email address or phone number to create your Tinder account.
How to Change Your Name with Tinder Plus
Those who own Tinder Plus can assume they can change their name on Tinder just because they paid for their account. However, you won’t be able to make changes to your name either, unless you use Facebook to create your Tinder account.
How to Change Your Name and Phone Number on Tinder
Changing your name on Tinder is only possible via Facebook. So, if you created a Tinder account on Facebook, simply change your name on Facebook; Tinder will automatically update these changes.
The good news is that all users can change their phone number, regardless of which platform they use to create a Tinder account. To do this, check out these steps:
- Log into your Tinder account via the app or go to the Tinder website.
- Click the profile icon.
- Scroll down until you see “Account Settings”.
- Select “Phone Number”.
- Select “Update My Phone Number”.
- Type your new phone number.
- Wait for the verification code.
- Type the code and follow the onscreen instructions.
How to Manage Privacy on Tinder
Some Tinder users may be concerned about their privacy and do not want their family or friends to find out that they are using Tinder. If you are one of them, what can you do to manage your privacy settings?
There are a few things you should consider. First, if you used your Facebook to create your Tinder account, make sure you toggle Tinder visibility on Facebook. Now that it’s possible to sync Tinder and Instagram or Tinder and Spotify, don’t do it if you want to protect your privacy.
What Should I Do If Tinder Won’t Let Me Change My Name?
If changing your name is that important, you may also want to consider deleting your current Tinder account and creating a new one with the name you want.
Additional FAQ
If we haven’t covered everything in the guide above, check out this section for additional information on the Tinder name.
Can I Use a Fake Name on Tinder?
It is possible to create a Tinder account using a fake name. However, it’s something that most users frown on. If a potential match finds out you’re using a fake name, they may not want to meet you.
Is There a Way to Change My Tinder Name Without Changing My Facebook Account?
For now, no.
How To Sign In To Tinder?
When you create an account, use an app on the phone or visit this website to log in.
Can You Change Your Name on Tinder Without Facebook?
Unfortunately, you cannot change the name on Tinder without going through Facebook.
How Do I Cancel My Tinder?
The easiest way to cancel Tinder is through the website. You can do this like this:
• Go to the Tinder website.
• Click on the profile icon.
• Scroll down and tap “Delete Account”.
How Does Tinder Work?
On Tinder, you swipe left if you don’t like it and right if you like it. If the other person swipes towards you, you can start chatting.
Changing Your Tinder Name
Changing your Tinder name is only possible if you have created an account via Facebook. However, anyone can add a new phone number.
Did you use a fake or real name for Tinder and why? Let us know in the comments section below.