Your safety comes first. It always will.
Dating means meeting people you don't know yet. We've built real, practical tools to make that safer — and we've gathered proven advice from safety experts so you know how to use them well.
Every safety feature, in one place
Free selfie verification
Anyone can verify their profile with a quick selfie, checked by a real moderator — not just an algorithm. Look for the verified badge on a profile.
ID verification, for extra trust
Want a stronger signal? ID verification is available for members who want to go a step further and stand out as extra trustworthy.
Every display photo is checked
Your main profile photo has to actually contain a face — we automatically check for this, so a display photo can't be an object, a pet, or a random image standing in for a real person.
Video call before you meet
Women on Deeply can request a video call with a match at any time — a simple, built-in way to confirm someone is who they say they are before taking things further.
Ask a match to verify, right in chat
Not sure about someone? Request verification directly from the chat — a gentle nudge, not an accusation, and it never blocks you from continuing to talk.
Share your date with someone you trust
Before you meet up, share the who, when, and where with a friend via a private link — they don't even need the app to see it.
Report & block, always available
Anyone can be reported or blocked in two taps, from any profile or conversation — no exceptions.
You control who sees you
Incognito mode, profile visibility, and dealbreakers put you in charge of your own exposure on the app.
Take a break, anytime
Snooze your profile when you need space — you'll still be reachable by existing matches, just invisible to new people, until you're ready again.
Proven tips for dating safely
These are widely recommended by safety organizations and dating platforms generally — good habits to build regardless of which app you're using.
Get to know them here first
Take your time messaging and, when you're both comfortable, try a phone or video call before meeting in person. Someone unwilling to talk before meeting is a real, worth-noticing signal.
Meet in a public place
Choose a busy, public venue for a first meeting — a cafe, restaurant, or similar. Avoid meeting at either person's home, or anywhere isolated, until real trust has been built.
Tell a friend where you'll be
Share your plans — who you're meeting, where, and roughly when — with someone you trust. Deeply's Share Date feature makes this quick to do directly from your chat.
Arrange your own transport
Drive yourself, or book your own ride there and back. Keeping control of how you get home means you can leave whenever you want to, for any reason.
Stay sober enough to stay alert
It's fine to have a drink, but pace yourself, and never leave your drink unattended. Staying clear-headed makes it much easier to trust your own judgment during the date.
Keep some information private, for now
There's no rush to share your home address, workplace, daily routine, or financial details with someone you've just met. That can wait until real trust is established.
Trust your instincts
If something feels off, it's okay to end the date early or not go at all — you never owe anyone an explanation for prioritizing your own comfort and safety.
Never send money to someone you haven't met
A request for money, gift cards, or financial help — especially from someone you haven't met in person — is one of the clearest, most common signs of a scam. Report and block immediately.
Something feel wrong? You can always report or block from any profile or chat — or reach out to us directly.