How Do You Message Someone On OkCupid?

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Once you've liked someone, you'll see a

“message” button on their profile

. Click to compose an introductory message and send! Please note: You can only send one initial message, so make it a good one!

Can you message someone for free on OkCupid?

Yes! Accounts on OkCupid are entirely free, forever, but we do have a few paid feature offerings. …

Messaging on OkCupid is completely free

. Once you and someone else Like each other, you can send each other from your messaging page.

How do you message first on OkCupid?

  1. Would You Rather? Asking a question is one of the best OkCupid opener because it is one of the few OkCupid messages that get responses. …
  2. Be Specific. …
  3. Be Real. …
  4. Defer To Their Wisdom. …
  5. Ask About Their Weekend. …
  6. Be Open-Minded. …
  7. Be Funny! …
  8. Start With a Joke.

Can anyone message you on OkCupid?


Yes, you do have to Like someone to send them a message

. … Please note that if someone messages you, and you're not interested in them, there is no expectation on our end that you tell people that you're not interested. You can just pass on the profile and move on. They will not be told that you Passed on their profile.

What happens when you message someone on OkCupid?

Once you send an introductory message to someone,

we won't show them to you again on OkCupid until they like you back

. Now the ball is in their court! If they like you, they'll let you know by liking you back or replying to your message.

Should I message first on OkCupid?

Statistics aside, the point is this: you don't have to stick to 40–90 characters in a first message. Just remember that the best greetings are short and sincere.

Take time to see what's important to them

. That's the best place to start any conversation, no matter where it's taking place.

Is there a way to see who you liked on OkCupid?

Tapping the blue star brings up the “Likes” section of OkCupid. From there,

you can see which profiles you've already liked

. And if you're an A-List member, you can see all the profiles of users who have “liked” you already.

How do you know if someone messaged you on OKCupid?

Any introductions you receive will be visible in Discover (look for a “They messaged you!” indicator). If someone has messaged you,

we put them towards the top of your Discover queue

so you won't miss them.

How do you introduce yourself on OKCupid?


Start with your name, title, and your occupation in the first line

. Then, sum up what you do with one sentence, talk about any achievements or awards you've won, and then mention any relevant hobbies or interests that you have.

What does the red dot mean on OKCupid?

I haven't been on OKCupid in years, so this info may be outdated, but they used to display a green/yellow/red dot to indicate whether or not someone usually responds when you initiate contact with them. Most women have red dots because

you probably won't get any response from them whatsoever if you send them a message

.

Why can't I see my matches on Okcupid?

If you're not seeing as many people as you expect, try

double checking your Looking For settings

. You may want to consider expanding those if they're very restrictive. You may also want to reset your passes (you can do so from your settings page under Privacy) to take another look at people you've passed on.

Does Okcupid send fake likes?

Are OkCupid likes fake? …

Hazel is paid by okcupid to give out fake likes

. No. Other sites do it, and okcupid keeps inching closer to a hookup site, if it isn't one already.

Can guys message first on Okcupid?

So, we're making a fairly radical design change that's now available to everyone:

first messages appear on the profile of the sender and only on the profile of the sender

. Yes, you deserve an explanation, and unlike that guy who ghosted after three seemingly pleasant dates, we'll give you one.

Is there a message limit on OkCupid?

Does OkCupid have a message limit?

Limit new conversations to 15 per 24 hr span

and suddenly guys are not as capable of spamming female users for hooking up and other similar behaviors. This means a woman's inbox is not longer as flooded with messages of users she'll never respond to.

Why do my messages disappear on OkCupid?


You may have blocked the other person

.

The other person may have

blocked you. The other person may have deleted their account. The other person may be in a moderation hold.

How can I see who liked me on OkCupid without paying?

  1. If they like you first: as soon as you Like their profile, you'll see a pop-up telling you that you both Like each other!
  2. If you like them first: we'll send you a notification as soon as they Like you back.
Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.