Matchandtease, the Official Online Dating Website to Meet Singles

You want to meet singles near you, but a search for Matchandtease brings up several sites that look alike.

It is not always clear which one is the real site, or how to join it without wasting money. This article shows you how to reach the official site, create your free profile, search members nearby and start messaging.

Matchandtease is the official dating website for meeting singles online

The official site is matchandtease.com. Type that address into your browser to reach Matchandtease.

The homepage offers two main choices, “SEARCH PROFILES” and “SEARCH NEARBY”. It also invites you to “Create a free profile in 1 minute to chat with our members.”

Matchandtease is a dating site for adults. You must be at least 18 to sign up, so if you are under 18, don’t create an account.

Before you share personal details, check the address bar: it should read matchandtease.com. Fake copies of a site can look almost identical, so this quick check protects you.

Signing up for free and building your profile

Registering on Matchandtease is free. You can sign up with a Google account or with your email address.

With an email address, you enter a username, a password, your gender, your preferred gender, your postcode, your city and your date of birth. Next, click the link in the confirmation email to activate your account.

You can start right after registering, or first fill in these optional fields:

• Profile photos, so other members can see who you are.
• Personal details, such as your background and everyday life.
• A description of yourself and of what you are looking for.
• Interests, which help shape the match suggestions you receive.

Browsing member profiles and searching for matches nearby

Grid and swipe browsing

Members appear in a grid of profiles. Scroll through it and click any profile to see more about that person.

You don’t have to finish your profile first. Once your account is set up, you can start browsing straight away and come back to the remaining details later.

Prefer swiping to scrolling? Matchandtease has a swipe-style feature called "Hot or Not". You can browse and swipe through profiles for free.

Viewing and liking profiles costs nothing, so you can go through as many as you like. Credits only come into play when you send a message.

Filters for location, age and appearance

To narrow things down, use the filters. You can filter by gender, age, location, hair colour, body type and appearance, so the results only show people who fit what you’re looking for.

Looking for someone close by? Set the location filter and the grid shows members nearby. The search on the homepage works the same way on a laptop or a phone.

Messaging and connecting: which features are free and which cost credits

Registering is free, and so is creating your profile. You can browse and view profiles, and like the ones you fancy, without paying anything.

Messages and photos that reach you cost nothing either. Credits only come into play when you send a message yourself.

Several actions use credits, so check this list before you write to someone:

• Sending a message or pictures: one credit pays for one message.
• Sending a sex proposal: this is a paid feature too.
• Viewing a member’s private pictures: you pay for this as well.

Credit bundles and their prices in Australian dollars

You pay for credits with a Visa or debit card. A credit purchase is a one-off payment, not a subscription, so your card is not charged again afterwards. You only pay when you decide to buy more credits.

The bundles below are the listed Australian prices. Prices may vary by region, so the price shown at checkout on the official site is the one you pay.

How real and fictional profiles are told apart

Matchandtease mixes real member profiles with fictional ones. Fictional profiles carry a heart icon, so you can spot them at a glance.

Fictional profiles are there for entertainment only. You cannot meet those members in person, so plan meetings only with profiles that have no heart.

Moderators check profile photos before they appear on the site. Accounts can be deleted, but there is no way to block a member on Matchandtease.

So think before you share. Keep your phone number, home address and private pictures out of your first messages. A member you cannot block can keep writing to you.

Using Matchandtease on desktop and mobile, and managing your account

There is no app to download. Matchandtease works in any web browser, on a laptop or on a mobile device, so you can use the site on whichever one you have at hand.

On a phone, open the site in your usual browser and you get the mobile version. Nothing to install means nothing to set up first.

Here is how to delete your account, and where to write for other questions:

• Open your account settings and choose the account deletion option.
• Or contact customer support and ask them to help you delete it.
• For account questions, write to [email protected].
• For credit questions, write to [email protected].

Remember this: join only through the official site, and check the address bar before you share personal details. Registering is free, and browsing costs nothing.

Your next step is to open the official site, create your free profile and search for members nearby. Then message only when you are ready, since each message uses one credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is registering on Matchandtease free?

Yes, registering on Matchandtease is free, and so is creating your profile. You pay nothing to sign up, so you can open an account and look around before you decide to spend anything.

Do I need to be 18 or older to use Matchandtease?

Yes, you must be 18 or older to use Matchandtease, because the site is for adults aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, you cannot register or use the site, so wait until you reach that age.

Can I use Matchandtease on my phone without downloading an app?

Yes, you can. Matchandtease has no app to download. Open matchandtease.com in your usual mobile browser and you get the mobile version of the site. Nothing to install means nothing to set up first.

How do I delete my Matchandtease account?

Open your account settings and choose the account deletion option. If you can’t find it, contact Matchandtease customer support and ask them to delete your account for you.

Can I block a member on Matchandtease?

No, you cannot block a member on Matchandtease, so a member you don’t want to hear from can keep writing to you.

Keep your phone number and home address out of your first messages. To stop all contact, delete your account from your account settings.