TrulyAfrican features

When you’re new to online dating, learning how the site works can be quite taxing. Figuring out how to update your profile, share your photos, and search for specific users could take some time, instead of investing it in looking for your match right from the start. But with TrulyAfrican, not only have we provided our users with easy-to-use features, we’ve also provided you with a walk-through on what those features are and how to use them.

Interests

Found a member who caught your eye? Get yourself noticed by letting them know you’re interested in getting to know them.
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To send someone an interest, go directly to that member’s profile and click Show Interest or the Heart icon on a mobile device. They will immediately receive a notification of your interest. You’ll also receive an identical notification if other members have sent you an interest or if it's mutual.

Favorites

Make sure to have a list of members that you like and never lose touch with them.
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Simply go to your intended favorite’s profile and click Add Favorite beside their profile name or the Star icon if you’re on the TrulyAfrican mobile app. You can view your list of favorites anytime. Just click Favorites on your computer or the Star icon if you’re using the TrulyAfrican mobile app.

Browse & search profiles

If you’re unsure of whom you’re looking for, then browsing profiles would be the best option for you. Browsing lets you meet African singles of all ages and countries. This is best if you’re trying to broaden your search. But if you’re looking for someone more specific, you can use the Advanced Search.
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It’s totally up to you which questions you want to answer. Just click Filter, provide us with the information, and we’ll do the rest. Once that’s done, click Update results. We will then provide you with a list of members that fit your match descriptions.

Share photos

Photos are an excellent thing for adding some life to your profile. A profile with a primary picture receives more responses and interests than without. To share your photos, go to your dating profile and click Manage Photo. Select the album of where you want to save your photos, then click Add Photo or Take a Photo. Don’t forget to put a caption on your photos. Once that’s done, click Upload Photo.
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All photos will be manually reviewed before they appear on your profile to make sure they comply with TrulyAfrican’s policy. An email confirmation will be sent to you whether your photo(s) are approved or disapproved.

Instant messaging & chat

Get the full African chat experience. It’s time to let your match know what you really feel by interacting with them.
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You can send them a message right from their profile. Just click Send Message under their profile information. You will then be directed to your private chat with that member. Just a little friendly reminder: Make sure to send out polite but charming and witty messages. Don’t forget to use the emojis, they help make the conversation much more appealing.

Profile verification

TrulyAfrican’s priority is to keep each member’s safe. We make sure that everyone is honest with pure intention in finding their ideal match. All of our members are protected from any fraudulent activity by ensuring that there are multiple layers of verification process upon profile creation.
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Device verification

Please follow these steps to verify your account via Camera:

  1. Go to your Profile Settings.
  2. On Verification, select Verify With Device. Follow the instructions to verify your device.
  3. Once the team verifies the device, the Device verified badge to show on your profile.

Camera verification

Please follow these steps to verify your account via Camera:

  1. Go to your Profile Settings.
  2. On Verification, select Verify With Camera. Follow the instructions to add your photo.
  3. Once the team verifies the photo, the Camera verified badge to show on your profile.

ID verification

Please follow these steps to verify your account with your ID:

  1. Go to your Profile Settings.
  2. On Verification, select Take A Photo Of My ID to send a photo of any legal identification card.
  3. Once the team verifies the ID,, the ID-verified badge to show on your profile.

Translation

Communication barriers should not be a blocker in searching for your match. TrulyAfrican has a powerful messaging feature that will enable you to communicate with anyone at ease. With the assistance of TrulyAfrican all-around translation feature, you don’t have to worry about language differences.
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If you want to activate language translation, go to your account settings. Choose your preferred language under translations and click the toggle on to automatically translate messages.
TrulyAfrican is one of the highest quality dating sites for singles all over the globe! What holds you back? Join our growing community full of singles, and you might find a match for you.