Guide
How Rate and Date works
Six simple steps from sign-up to your first conversation.
Create your account
Sign up with your email, confirm it with a one-time code and tell us your date of birth. Members must be 18 or older.
Choose your area
Type your city or suburb, or share your device location if you prefer. You decide how far to look and who you want to meet.
Build your profile
Add a photo, a short bio and your interests so people can see what you are about.
Discover people nearby
Browse profiles that fit your preferences. Like the ones you are curious about and pass on the rest.
Match and talk
When two people like each other it is a match. Matched members can message each other privately.
Stay in control
Block, report, hide your distance, pause discovery or delete your account whenever you like.
Common questions
Who can join Rate and Date?
Rate and Date is for adults aged 18 and over. We calculate your age from your date of birth when you register and do not accept members under 18.
How does matching work?
You see people near you who fit your preferences. When you like someone and they like you back, it becomes a match and you can start a conversation. There are no guaranteed matches or outcomes.
Do I have to share my GPS location?
No. You can type your city or suburb instead. Other members only ever see an approximate distance, never your address or exact position.
What does the verification badge mean?
A badge means a reviewer compared a live camera photo with the photo on the profile. It confirms that submitted photo review only and is not a check of legal identity. Verification is always free.