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Notifications & Alerts

Setting Up SMS Alerts

Enable text message notifications

Last updated February 25, 2026

Setting Up SMS Alerts

Get instant match alerts via text message.


To Enable SMS

SMS settings section
SMS settings section
  1. Go to Account > Preferences
  2. Click "Add Phone Number"
  3. Enter your mobile number
  4. We'll send a verification code
  5. Enter the code to verify
  6. Toggle "SMS Alerts" to ON

SMS Features

  • Instant alerts for new matches
  • Includes link to view details
  • Reply STOP to unsubscribe
  • Available in US and Canada

SMS Costs

SMS alerts are included in all plans. Standard text message rates from your carrier may apply.


Managing SMS

  • Enable/disable in Preferences
  • Reply STOP to any message to disable
  • Reply START to re-enable

Privacy

Your phone number is used only for notifications and is never shared.

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