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How to change your location on Tinder?

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Tinder has become synonymous with online dating and at the moment is perhaps the most popular dating app as well. There have been a bunch of online dating apps that have come out since Tinder was released back in September 2012 but none have quite been able to catch up to Tinder on a global scale.

The app owes its success to unique features such as global swiping that make it possible to have total control over what you show to the public, how you communicate with people and even the locations where you swipe.

The Plus and Gold Tinder packages allow users to change their location and swipe anywhere in the world. So, if you’re also looking for a way to swipe somewhere far away, here’s how to change your location on Tinder.

PS. If you don’t want to spend money on Tinder Gold but still want to see global cards in your stack, scroll to the end of the article.

Also read: Tinder Plus vs Tinder Gold vs Tinder Platinum: What’s the difference?

Changing your location on the Tinder app

If you’re subscribed to Tinder Platinum, Gold or Plus, open the app and follow the steps mentioned below.

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  • Tap on the Profile icon at the top-right of the app screen.
  • Tap on Settings.
  • Then scroll down and tap on Location under Discovery Settings.
  • A map will pop-up asking you for a location. Type in the location you want to go swipe in and then select one.
  • You will now see the new location pop up under Discovery Settings.
  • You will also be able to see your new location under your profile page.
How to change your location on Tinder? | Candid.Technology

Also read: How to create a Tinder account?

Changing your location on Tinder PC

Login to your account on Tinder.com and follow the steps mentioned below to change your location and go swipe anywhere in the world you want.

Step 1: Click on My Profile at the top-left of the page.

How to change your location on Tinder? | Candid.Technology

Step 2: Scroll down to find the Discovery Settings and click on Location.

How to change your location on Tinder? | Candid.Technology

Step 3: A map will pop-up allowing you to select a new location. Search for the location of your choice.

How to change your location on Tinder? | Candid.Technology

Step 4: Once you’re done selecting a new location, it’ll show up in your Discovery Settings.

How to change your location on Tinder? | Candid.Technology

And that’s it, that’s all you need to do to swipe wherever you want to in the world. 

Also read: How to cancel your Tinder Gold subscription?

How to swipe globally, for free, without Tinder Gold?

Tinder recently rolled out another feature for its free users called Global. Enabling the setting will randomly show you people from all across the world but you won’t have any control from where that profile comes.

Open the app and follow the steps mentioned below to activate Global swiping on your free Tinder account.

How to change your location on Tinder? | Candid.Technology
  • Tap on the Profile icon at the top-right of the app.
  • Then tap on Settings.
  • Scroll down and tap on the toggle button beside Global option under Discovery Settings.

Also read: What are Top Picks on Tinder? How to find them?

Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah is a Computer Science graduate who writes/edits/shoots/codes all things cybersecurity, gaming, and tech hardware. When he's not, he streams himself racing virtual cars. He's been writing and reporting on tech and cybersecurity with websites like Candid.Technology and MakeUseOf since 2018. You can contact him here: yadullahabidi@pm.me.

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