How to Change Location on Facebook Dating (2024)

Facebook Dating lives within the regular Facebook app and it’s location-based, which allows users to search for dates within a 100-mile radius. However, there are some situations in which you want to match more friends and explore new profiles from a dedicated location. Or you just don’t want people around you to see your profile. For whatever reasons, all you need to do is change the location, either through the Facebook Dating settings or by using some tricks. In this post, we’ll walk you through the details.

Option 1: Manual changes within the settings

To find a profile that resonates with yours in a specific location, you can take the steps as follows.

1. From the Facebook app, open Facebook Dating.
2. Tap on your profile and select Dating Location
3. Then choose the new location you would like to use and then save your changes.

This process can help you meet matches in the new location you just selected. But if you need to share the real-time location on any social platforms with someone, let’s say, fake your location, you’ll need a more professional method. Below we’ll show you some tricks.

Option 2: GPS Spoofing on Android introduced by Surfshark VPN

Currently, the majority of VPNs can only replace your IP address with that of the server you’re connected to. They can’t change your GPS location. However, there is an exception if you’re an Android user, as Surfshark can help you change your device’s GPS-based location without significant effort.

Below is how you can make your GPS appear in a different location.

1. Choose your Surfshark VPN subscription. Then install the Surfshark app on your Android device and log into your account.
2. Now open the app. 
3. Tap Settings on the bottom-right corner of the screen. 
4. Tap on VPN settings.
   
   
5. Tap on Advanced settings.
   
   
6. Toggle on Override GPS location.
   
   
7. A pop-up will show up, asking you to modify settings on your device before you can enable this feature successfully. Simply tap on LET’S GO.
   
   
8. Tap OPEN SETTINGS.
   
   
9. Scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see About phone. Tap on it.
10. Again scroll down to the bottom until you see Build number. Quickly tap on it to enable developer options. You may need to enter your password to confirm this process.

Next, you’ll need to select Surfshark as a mock locations app. Follow the steps below.

1. Return to the Surfshark app and tap on the arrow button.
   
   
2. Tap OPEN SETTINGS to open the developer options.
   
   
3. Scroll down until you see Select mock locations app. Tap on it.
   
   
4. Simply choose Surfshark from the list.
   
   

Then you’ll receive a message saying that your setup is complete. Now the Override GPS Location feature is enabled. You can do a quick test on Google Maps or any other location-based service applications.

To review the whole process of setting up Surfshark’s GPS location spoofing, check the video down below.

Option 3: GPS location changer for iOS & Android

Looking for a way to fake your GPS location without jailbreak? A GPS location changer compatible with all iOS & Android versions comes into play! In addition to allowing you to change your location to any spot in a few mouse clicks, they also give you access to customize routes, which adds spice to your AR games including Pokémon GO.

For safety purposes, we suggest you use a trustworthy and top-rated GPS location changer. Below are our top picks that work with location-based apps such as AR games, social platforms, etc.

iMyFone AnyTo

iMyFone AnyTo is one of the best and safe location changers in the market. It’s easy and cost-effective to change your location with its easy-to-navigate interface.

To teleport your GPS to anywhere and match more friends on dating apps, Simply follow the steps below.

1. Download and install iMyFone AnyTo for your PC.
2. Open the app and click Get Started.
   
   
3. Connect your mobile to the computer. If it successfully detects your device, you should be able to see the loading map on your screen.
   
   
4. To change your location, choose the Teleport Mode in the upper right corner (the 3rd one). Then zoom in and out the map by scrolling the mouse, then select a destination. Or you can enter the specific address into the search bar located in the upper left corner.
   
   Once it finds your location, click Move.
   
   
5. Now all the location-based services applications will show you the place you just selected. Just open Facebook Dating for further confirmation.

If you want to recover your location, you can just restart your phone to acquire the real location.

Dr.Fone – Virtual Location

The other location changer we would like to recommend is Dr.Fone – Virtual Location. Its user experience is super intuitive, from the point of download to usage. Besides, it’s mighty practical whenever you use it to prevent yourself from being tracked or to prank your friends on social platforms.

Below is the simple step-by-step guide to set a mock location to meet people from around the world on dating and other relationship apps.

1. Download and install Wondershare Dr.Fone – Virtual Location on your PC.
2. Open the app can click Get Started.
   
   
3. Connect your phone to the PC using a USB cable and the app should automatically recognize your device.
4. Move your cursor to select a destination or enter your desired address / GPS coordinates into the search bar and hit Enter. Then click Move Here.
   
   

Now your GPS location has been altered. To recover your location, just restart your phone and it’ll acquire the real location.

Bonus Tips: How to find out if someone has a dating profile

Nowadays, we’re seeing an increase in the usage of dating apps. People are wishing to find Mr/Ms. Right. Being active on platforms such as Facebook Dating, Tinder, or Match.com, some of you may be intrigued as to know whether your acquaintance or a Facebook friend has a dating profile. You can conduct a regular search, for sure. If you’re in luck, you might be able to find some clues. If you’re hitting a dead end during your searches, however, it’s time to take a close look at some people finders that are most likely to increase the success rate of tracking down some on a dating app.

A people finder usually offers various search options, like searching by a name, phone number, email address, username, or an image. They look up results from a wide range of industry-leading data sources, which can guarantee that the information you acquire on an individual is as accurate and comprehensive as possible.

Below we’ll show you how to run a dating profile search with Spokeo.

Spokeo dating profiles lookup

If you’ve ever watched MTV’s Catfish, Spokeo may not sound unfamiliar to you. Nev and Max used Spokeo’s reverse phone search to uncover the real identity of Anthony’s online love. In addition to doing a background search to dig out someone’s history, Spokeo does an excellent job in unlocking an individual’s online dating profiles.

To dig deep into an individual’s online presence, you can follow the simple step-by-step guide.

1. Navigate to Spokeo’s search page.
2. Select a search type based on the information you have at hand. Enter the corresponding information into the search box and hit Enter.
   
   
3. Wait for Spokeo to its proprietary database. During this process, you may need to provide more information in order to narrow down your search. Once it finds your match, open the report and locate the section that displays the person’s all online profiles.
   
   

If you encounter a roadblock during your searches, feel free to contact their support team:

1-888-271-9562
customercare@spokeo.com
Monday-Sunday: 5:00am – 8:00pm (PT)

In the event that you can’t find your match on Spokeo, you can attempt to conduct a search on TruthFinder.

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