Do you want to match with some cuties from other cities or see who’s on Tinder in your upcoming travel destination (without spending any $)?
Good news — with a simple trick, you can change your location and drop yourself into new dating pools instantly.
But does it really work? And is it allowed? Will cover everything, but first let’s tell you the simple methods.
It’s a straightforward process once you know that workflow. Now let’s get into the step-by-step guide.
Method 1: Change Tinder Location on Desktop
For making more complex changes or having an easier editing experience, the desktop provides the best option to change your Facebook location.
Here are the steps:
Step 1: Visit Facebook.com
Pull up Facebook in any desktop web browser like Chrome or Firefox.
Once the site loads, log into your Facebook account with your credentials. This should land you on your News Feed homepage.
Step 2: Open Your About Section
On the left-side menu bar, you’ll see an “Edit Profile” option. Click this, then select “About” from the next menu.
You can also access this page by clicking your profile image, and then navigating to the About section from there.
Step 3: Click “Places You’ve Lived”
This section manages your location history tracked by Facebook. Here you’ll find your current city, hometown, and any other places you’ve lived over the years.
To add a new location, click the “Places You’ve Lived” option on the left sidebar.
Step 4: Add New Location
This will open a box where you can enter details on the new place you want linked to your profile.
Start by typing the name of the new city or area. As you enter information, Facebook will try to autofill the rest of the location details.
You can also manually complete the full address — but for Tinder matching purposes, just having the correct city is enough.
Step 5: Save New Location
Once the new location data looks correct, click “Save” in the lower right to add this place to your history.
You’ll now see this city appear in your list of places lived. And it should also display as your new current city.
Step 6: Confirm Tinder Location Updated
Finally, open the Tinder app on your mobile device and check that the new location saved.
You may need to restart Tinder to pull the latest Facebook data. But after a quick logout and back in, your profile should reflect the city change.
Start swiping in your new location to connect with matches from anywhere in the world!
Method 2: Update the Location on the Mobile
If you prefer to manage everything right from your phone, here is how to change your Facebook location using the mobile app.
The process follows roughly the same steps:
Step 1: Open the Facebook App
Like most apps these days, tap the Facebook icon to launch the mobile experience.
Once opened, you’ll need to login with your account email and password before making any profile changes.
Step 2: Go to Your About Section
Tap the icon/image in the bottom right corner to pull up your personal profile page. This is the mobile equivalent to a desktop browser profile.
Scroll down and select “About” to navigate to the info summary space including work/education history, contact info, relationship details etc.
Step 3: Tap “Places You’ve Lived”
This option shows your full location history being tracked by Facebook. Tap here to manage the current city setting.
You’ll see your existing hometown, current city, and any previous places you’ve lived.
Step 4: Add New City
Towards the top is an option to “Add Place” – use this to select a new target city for your dating profile location.
Search for the desired city name and choose the best match from the list. Facebook will try to auto-complete the full address.
Step 5: Save Changes
After accurately adding the new location, make sure to tap “Save” or “Done” to commit the change.
This will now display as your current city on Facebook, which will flow location data over to Tinder as well.
Step 6: Confirm Tinder Updates
As the final check, open Tinder and look for your new location on your profile there.
Close and restart the app if needed to refresh this data linkage with Facebook.
Once confirmed, you are all set with a brand new dating location!
Pro Tip: Tinder Passport is perfect for frequent travelers or those who want to explore dating options in different cities. It’s a more seamless way to change your location compared to the Facebook method, but it does require a paid subscription.
Here is your step-by-step guide to How to Use Tinder Passport.
Why Change Locations on Tinder?
Now that you know how to change your swiping location, you may be wondering why you’d want to make this shift in the first place. There are a few solid use cases:
Travel Opportunities
If you have an upcoming trip planned, switching your location early can help line up dates for when you arrive. Spend your downtime swiping in that city, then meet those matches in person when you get into town.
Long Distance Relationships
While Tinder prioritizes showing you nearby users, you can expand your range by modifying your original location. If willing to travel, switching cities makes it possible to find matches in other compatible areas.
Dating Adventure
Maybe you’re just looking to spice things up or manifest fresh possibilities! Even without travel plans, toggling to a totally new dating location can feel like an exciting adventure.
Wherever your next prospective match awaits, a simple location swap makes it possible.
Setting Expectations When Swiping Abroad
If using a false location to connect with matches in an upcoming travel destination or in a city where you’d consider a long-distance relationship, be ethical in setting expectations. Don’t lead anyone on about your dating availability!
Here are some tips:
- Be upfront in your profile that you are visiting or will need to coordinate travel.
- Message matches explaining your situation and interest level.
- Plan any first dates/meetups for early in your trip if just visiting.
- Discuss intentions clearly if considering long distance.
As the person initiating from afar, you have a responsibility to communicate timelines, logistics, intentions, etc.
While Tinder permits seeking connections anywhere, transparency about circumstances is key! Ethics matter – across cities and country borders.
Can You Get Banned for Location Spoofing?
A final question that often arises is whether you can get banned from Tinder for location spoofing using this Facebook loophole. The answer is you are unlikely to face any penalties.
Here is why:
- You aren’t falsifying data in the app itself. The location change happens completely on Facebook’s platform.
- Plenty of people need to update locations while traveling or moving. There are practical reasons for adjusting cities over time.
- Tinder’s Terms don’t expressly prohibit modifying your location through linked social accounts. This workaround has essentially become an accepted “feature.”
Now if you were manually GPS spoofing within the Tinder app to falsify your proximity, that would clearly violate Terms of Service. But just updating the linked Facebook location is unlikely to trigger any flags or bans.
As usual, maintain reasonable expectations when matching farther away. But otherwise, the community accepts this convenience as a standard user capability for making connections.
Recap of Changing Location on Tinder
While Tinder prioritizes local dating, the ability to modify your linked Facebook location opens up matching possibilities anywhere in the world.
Here’s a quick recap of the key points:
- You cannot directly change location within Tinder – it pulls that data from your connected Facebook account
- Update the city in your Facebook profile via desktop or mobile app
- New location takes effect immediately after saving changes
- Be ethical in communicating distance or travel situations with matches
- Unlikely to result in a Tinder ban since happening completely on Facebook side
So whether you’re a jet-setter seeking adventure abroad or contemplating a long-distance relationship possibility, switching up your swiping destination is simple. Just keep user expectations aligned.
Happy matching in fresh locations! May your next great date be just a timely Facebook update away, no matter where your location changes land you.
