ManFinder: the official free gay dating site for men

Many searches for ManFinder lead to look-alike pages. Choosing the wrong one can mean sharing personal details with the wrong people.

You want the official site, a free account and real conversations with men. In this article, we walk you through each step, from checking the address to your first message.

ManFinder is the official gay dating site for men meeting men

ManFinder is the official gay dating site for men meeting men, at manfinder.com. If the address you found leads somewhere else, it is not the place to register.

Registration is completely free, and you must be 18 or older to join. Under 18, this site is not for you yet. Bisexual men should read the homepage closely first, since its clear message is aimed at gay men.

Free sign-up: the few details the registration form asks for

Signing up is free. The registration form asks for no card details, so you can create your account without entering any payment information.

Accepting the terms happens during registration: by signing up, you confirm that you have read the terms and conditions and the privacy policy. Read them before you register.

The registration form asks for four things, in this order:

• How old are you? Pick one of six age ranges, from 18–25 up to 66 and older.
• Choose a username. It must be between 3 and 30 characters long.
• Choose a password. It must be between 6 and 100 characters long.
• Introduce your email. Use an address you can open, because you may need it to confirm your account.

Creating a profile that other men actually read

Right after signup, ManFinder invites you to create a "personal flirt profile." Take a few minutes on it. This is the first thing other men see, so a short, clear text works better than a long one.

Say what you are looking for: a chat, a date, friendship, or something casual. Be honest, because men will reply to what you actually wrote. That saves time on both sides. Vague profiles get vague replies.

Keep your home address, workplace, financial details, and private contact information out of the profile. Use a nickname if you do not want to share your real name at first. Share those details only once you trust someone.

How do I find men near me on ManFinder?

Start on the browse page. ManFinder shows registered men who are looking for other men, and its search covers your surrounding area. Open each profile that interests you and read it fully before you write anything.

Next, look at what the search lets you control. There are no distance filters in miles, no online-status filter, and no way to hide your profile from search results.

So right after signup, open your search preferences and set them yourself, because the starting settings don’t always match what you want. Then check each profile against your goals before you get in touch.

Making first contact and chatting with members

Open a profile you like and use the contact option on it. Keep your first message short and specific, mentioning something from his profile.

ManFinder gives you the tools to connect with men, but it cannot guarantee a match. Not every message gets a reply, so write to several men rather than waiting on one.

Before you agree to meet anyone, follow these safety steps:

• Keep your address, workplace, phone number and other personal details private until you have checked who you are talking to.
• Take your time. Don’t rush into plans just because the chat is going well.
• Meet only when you feel ready, in a public place, with a plan that feels safe to you.

Which features are free and where messaging costs coins?

Free features on a new account

Signing up on ManFinder costs nothing. You don’t need to buy coins to create your account, build your profile or browse men near you. Coins only matter later, if you pay to message.

So you can explore the site first and decide later whether paying suits you. Nothing is charged at signup.

Before you finish, read the terms and conditions and privacy policy linked on the signup page. Take a minute to check what you agree to, and how your details are handled.

Paid messaging and extras

Coins pay for chat, gifts and GIFs, and you can buy them in three packs, so check the price shown before you buy.

Before you buy coins, read the purchase terms. Your account can be passed to an associated dating service, which handles your profile, messages and purchases.

Coin expiry, refunds and the cost of each message can depend on that service, so check them first. Free signup does not mean paid messaging is free.

Staying discreet and using ManFinder on desktop and mobile

ManFinder is built around discretion, and its home page asks members to be discreet. Before you share anything personal, read the privacy policy linked from the signup page.

It explains how your information is handled, so you know what you agree to before you fill in the form.

ManFinder runs in a web browser, so you can use it on a computer or a phone without installing anything. Keep these habits in mind:

• Use a private device when you can. On a shared computer, clear the saved site data once you have signed up.
• Decline the optional notifications if you do not want dating alerts reaching you outside the site.
• On a phone, open the site in your usual browser. There is no dedicated mobile app to download.

Before you sign up, make sure the address is manfinder.com. Registration is free, and coins only matter if you decide to pay for chat.

Your next step is to open manfinder.com, create your account, and set your search preferences before you write to anyone. Then send short, specific messages to several men.

Frequently asked questions

How do I delete my ManFinder account?

To delete your ManFinder account, contact the service that holds your account and ask it to close the account. Accounts can be passed to an associated dating service, so write to the service that actually holds yours.

Put your request in writing so you have a record of it. If you cannot log in, use the password-reset option on the login page first.

What should I do if I forget my ManFinder password?

Use the password-reset option on the login page at manfinder.com. Don’t create a second account to get back in, since the reset keeps your current profile.

Once you’re logged in, check that your search preferences are still set the way you want.

How do I contact ManFinder customer support?

Write to support@treff6.de for questions about the contest described in ManFinder’s terms. For a forgotten password, use the reset option on the login page instead.

Does ManFinder show my exact location to other members?

Your exact address should stay out of your profile and messages, because other members can read both. Browse results cover your surrounding area, so there is no need to add more. Share your address only once you trust someone.