Badoo is a social network that lets you find people around you to start a friendship or dating relationship. The format is very similar to Tinder, where you can choose people anonymously from a virtual catalog, but you can also discover new contacts in non-anonymous ways, such as inviting to private chats or liking profiles.
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The free social network is available on the computer, through the browser, and has application to download on Android and iPhone (iOS). Registration is done quickly and you can sign in via Facebook or using an email address. Here's how to use Badoo's main functions on your PC and smartphone to find new people for a relationship.
Badoo social network works on computer and mobile Photo: Divulgao / Badoo
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How to use Badoo from a computer
Step 1. Access the Badoo page at dnetc Downloads and press the "access" option;
Choose the "web" option to access the Badoo PC site Photo: Reproduction / dnetc
Step 2. On the Badoo website, log in using your Facebook or email data, or create a new account by accessing the Create Profile button in the upper right corner of the screen;
Creating a new Badoo account from your computer Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 3. Fill in the entire form with your personal details, create a password and finish in Register;
Filling in the registration form on the Badoo website Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 4. Add a profile picture to your Badoo. You can select files from your computer or import from Facebook or Instagram;
I need to add a profile photo to complete my Badoo account Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 5. A confirmation email will be sent to your address. Access your box and confirm the activation of your Badoo account. You will be redirected back to the site and will be able to use it;
Confirm your registration on Badoo by e-mail Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 6. On the home page, you will see your suitors, with photos and personal data. Press the heart icon to like the profile, or the X icon to dispense with it. By selecting the arrow heart icon, you will send a Flirt, and the person will know that you liked her profile;
Evaluating an applicant's profile on the Badoo site Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 7. On the People Nearby tab, in the side menu, you will find profiles of suitors that are in locations near you. You can rate them, start a chat and view their details by accessing the photos;
Badoo website shows interesting people near the user Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 8. In the Live section, you will find people who are broadcasting in real time on Badoo. Press one of the photos to open the video;
Badoo website shows live broadcasts from users Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 9. You can interact in the lives with comments in the right bar;
Live broadcast made on Badoo allows to receive comments Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 10. On the Messages tab, you will see your Badoo chat open and chat with your contacts;
Badoo website shows active user conversations with suitors Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 11. In the Connections tab, you will see your Matches;
Badoo website shows matches and connections Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 12. By tapping on your photo or name in the side menu you can edit the profile and insert new photos and personal information.
Editing a profile of Badoo through the social network site Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
How to use Badoo by phone
Step 1. Access the Badoo page at dnetc Downloads. Select from the menu the operating system of your mobile phone to be redirected app store of the device;
Select your phone's operating system model Photo: Reproduo / dnetc
Step 2. Once the app is installed, you can sign in to Badoo by creating a new sign-in or logging in via Facebook or email. To create a new account, enter your gender. Then enter your name and go to Continue;
Creating a new Badoo account by mobile Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 3. Enter your date of birth and go to Continue. On the next page, enter your e-mail address;
Creating a new Badoo account via mobile Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 4. I need to add a profile photo to continue. To do so, tap the + icon. You can capture a photo on the spot, upload a file from the gallery or select one from Facebook or Instagram;
Inserting a photo on Badoo's profile by cellphone Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 5. Finally, create a password and select Start;
Creating a password for Badoo's mobile profile Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 6. You will see your suitors on the screen. To like the profile anonymously, tap the heart icon. To dismiss it, tap the X cone. Dragging the photo to its sides will have the same effect. Touching the arrow heart icon will send you a crush, and the person will know that you liked her profile. By dragging the card up, you can view the applicant's profile details with other photos and personal information of interest;
Evaluate Badoo suitors by mobile by approving or rejecting their profile Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 7. Tapping the globe icon in the main menu will bring you a catalog of people close to you. Touch one of their profiles to see their details;
Badoo shows interesting people who are close to you Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 8. In the message balloon icon, you will see your combinations, active conversations, likes you received and visits to your profile;
Badoo rene all conversations and likes received by the app Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 9. In the radar icon, you can see live broadcasts from people close to you. To make your own broadcast, go to Start live video. To watch a live, tap the desired photo. You can comment and send emojis in the bottom menu;
Badoo has live streams and allows interaction with users Photo: Reproduction / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 10. Tap the profile icon to fill in your personal information and select the pencil icon in the upper right corner. You will be able to insert more photos and complete data;
Editing Badoo user profile by cellphone Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
Step 11. To hide your profile without permanently removing the account, so that it is not displayed as a contact rating option, go to the gear icon, and then Account. Finally, enable the Hide Account key.
Hiding a profile on Badoo without permanently removing the account Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
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