Do you know how location services work with Facebook dating? I bet you don’t. Although the Facebook dating service has been around for some time now, some people are still not clear on the features of the platform in general.
For example, some Facebook dating users still as of yet, do not know how the location services work with Facebook dating.
How Location Services Work With Facebook Dating
When you are creating your dating profile on Facebook, you will be required to turn on the location services for your Facebook account. Dating normally uses location services in suggesting matches based on your distance preferences. With that being said, you will not be able to match or see people unless the location services on Facebook can put a pin on your primary dating location.
What Is Your Primary Facebook Dating Location
Your primary dating location is the place where you signed up for Facebook at first unless you choose to update it. If you however move to a new location, your primary dating location does not automatically update to your new area. And with that being said you may end up getting a location mismatch message. Additional locations that were added via the match anywhere feature do not make use of location services.
Can You Turn Off Location Services
Yes, you can! After you have created your Facebook dating profile, you may choose to turn off Facebook’s location services and continue to make use of Facebook dating. You will however see matches that are based on your most recently confirmed dating location. You should also know that your dating location is visible on your dating profile.
How to Change or Check Your Primary Dating Location on Facebook
Just as mentioned already in this post, you can always change or check your primary dating location on Facebook. And to do this, follow the steps below;
- Go to your Facebook mobile app and tap the hamburger icon.
- From the extended menu, tap or select dating.
- Next, tap on profile and select dating location.
- Tap the reload icon and lastly tap save.
That’s it. When you follow the steps above correctly, you will be able to successfully change or check your primary dating location on Facebook.
Note: when you turn off location services on Facebook, your general Facebook experience will be affected, and not only dating. This is because the dating feature makes use of Facebook’s location services. Facebook will make use of your location in providing more relevant and personalized experiences including helping you to find events, check-in, and also get better Facebook ads.
