Start Up: Swipe by Swipe Walkthrough

Step-By-Step Walkthrough:

Step 1: Download
You can download Tinder from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, or directly from the Tinder website. The Tinder app is free.

Step 2: Log In
Tinder requires a Facebook profile in order to create an account. Tinder links you up with friends of your friends or nearby people based on your location. You must have the latest version of the Facebook app installed on your device in order to use Tinder

Step 3: Edit Profile
Tap the 'Edit Text' on the upper-right corner of the app. The next screen allows you to edit your photos and your brief description or tagline. You're able to choose your pictures if you want but tinder uploads the first 6 photos from your facebook account.

Step 4: Manage Settings
Open the Settings menu and tap the upper-left corner to access the app menu. The menu options include Profile, Home, Messages, Settings, and Invite. Tap on the 'Settings' menu; this menu will allow you to set your preferred gender, your proximity for matches, and more. Afterwards, set how wide the search distance for prospects the app would use; you must have GPS enabled on your device in order to use Tinder. Moving on, set the age limits (the youngest and the oldest) that you're willing to consider for your partner. Finally, identify your preferred gender so that it shows if you're interested in men, women, or both.

Step 5: Begin Matching
Tinder uses your search parameters to identify prospects for you. The Tinder home screen will display the first prospect's image, age, profile, and general location. Choose to "like" or "dislike". If you like the person, swipe right or tap on the "heart" icon. Afterwards, the message "LIKED" will be stamped on the photo; if you don't like the person, swipe left or tap on the "X "icon, and "NOPE" will be stamped instead. In order for a Tinder match to be made, both parties will need to swipe right on each other's profiles. Tinder will continue to provide you with profiles of people that match your search criteria. All you have to do is swipe right or left.

Step 6: Chat OptionIf someone you liked chose you too, you are considered a match! Tinder will send you a notification, and you can make contact with the person. For your matches, Tinder allows you to directly connect and communicate with them through the chat function in the app. Just go to the Messages in the menu and select the person you want to chat with.

Step 7: Invite Friends
Your options will widen when you add more people. Invite your friends and their friends to join. The more people you invite the more options will become available to you. Tap 'Invite' from the menu.

As you're able to see, it is quite easy to sign up for Tinder. Once your profile is officially 'ready for action' you'll be able to embark on your journey to find Tinderella.

* Q u i c k  Q u e s t i o n*

As you're clearly able to see, it seems as though almost anybody can get on Tinder. This leads me to ask: Are the people on Tinder reliable even with its effortless sign up?