How do I edit the Settings of my profile?
On phone or tablet:
Swipe to the main menu and go to "Settings". There you can change how you want to be notified or which email address you want to use. To save your changes, click the "save" button. And your profile is ready for love.
On desktop:
Click on your username & photo at the top right of the navigation bar. In "My Profile", click on "Settings". Here you can change how you get notified or which email address you want to use. To save your changes, click "save". And your profile is ready for love.
How do I complete my profile?
Under "My Profile", "My Type", "Search criteria" and "About me" you can edit the information by clicking on the "✎ Edit" button next to each section.
It's best to fill out all the questions. This helps you find more matches. Then it's all about being flirty and matching like crazy!
How can I personalise my profile?
In "My Profile", you will find various options for revealing more about your personality and thus finding like-minded people! First, click on your username & photo to edit your profile.
Here, you can, for example, write an individual personal message or fill in the "You should contact me if..." section. But there’s much more you can do. Check out all the options!
If possible, fill in all sections. This highlights your profile in a positive way and opens up many opportunities for conversation for you and your matches.
Can I preview my profile?
On phone or tablet:
To preview your profile, go to "My Profile" and click on the icon with the magnifying glass (🔎 preview) at the bottom. There, you can see what your changes look like. Good? So, let's go! Could still be improved? Simply return to "My Profile" and continue filling in.
On desktop:
Click on your username & photo at the top right of the navigation bar. To preview your profile, click on "Profile Preview" at the top of the navigation bar. There, you can see what your changes look like. Good? So, let's go! Could still be improved? Simply return to "My Profile" and continue filling in.
This way, you can be sure that everything is perfect when you share your profile for your matches.
How do I add photos to my profile?
First, click on your username & photo. In "My Profile", click on the plus sign (+) on your photo or on "✎ Edit photos".
A window opens from which you can control all upload and editing functions. Here, click the green upload button for uploads from your computer, or the blue button for importing from your Facebook profile. Then choose your favourite profile photos. After uploading, you can enhance and edit the photos with our tools so that you always look your absolute best.
One more thing: please pay attention to the photo guidelines.
What are "Icebreaker questions"?
You can find the icebreaker questions right below the personal message on each profile.
Three questions, which can be selected from many predefined questions under "My Profile", are concealed here. You can select 3 questions that visitors to your profile can answer to break the ice.
As soon as someone answers, you will receive a message. Then you only have to do one thing to start chatting with the person: also answer the other person's icebreaker questions, et voilà: 6 answers and a lot to talk about for endless chatting!
By the way, you can change the icebreaker questions as many times as you want.
How do I change my 3 icebreaker questions?
Go to "My Profile". Click on "✎ Edit" in the "Icebreaker Questions" section, deselect your old questions and select new questions. Break the ice with an icebreaker question and then get to know each other better in conversation.
What is the "Question of the Day"?
Too shy to ask a few spicier (🌶️) questions?
The "Question of the Day" can melt the ice between you. Keep an eye out for the "Question of the Day". You can find it, among other things, in the profile of your matches.
The more questions you answer, the more your matches can learn about your preferences. And you can compare how your matches shape up.
Wrong selection? No problem! In your profile under "My opinion on", you can edit your answers or you can hide the answers that you don't like anymore. Then your matches will no longer be able to see them.
Can I change my answers to the "Question of the Day"?
Short and sweet: yes! If you want to change your answer, simply go to your profile, then "My Opinion on", and select the "View/ Edit" button. Click on "Edit your answer" for the one you want to change, choose your new answer, and click " save your answer". Please remember: this feature is only available to Premium Members.
What is the "My type" section?
Under "My profile", you can fill in the section "My type".
This is where you can select 5 images from the wide selection available. Choose the ones that appeal to you the most, the ones that show how you're feeling, the ones that demonstrate what you're looking for: share your fantasies and desires! Let your matches see what you like – remember our motto "Love your way"!
What do the match score and the personality profile mean?
The match score is displayed at the top right of each profile you visit.
It shows how compatible you and the other person are. The higher the score, the more similarities - and the more reason to send a message, or what do you think?
The value is based, among other things, on your preferences and things you have in common. That is why it is so important to fill out the profile on Academic Singles completely. So let's go. Fill it in and fall in love!
