Registering for a Grindr account is harder than it seems, judging based on people’s complaints about the Registration Error, which means you are unable to create a Grindr account.
This is an anti-spam measure Grindr has taken to balance the large influx of profiles being created by the hour.
But where does this leave REAL users who genuinely want to make the most out of Grindr?
Why You’re Getting a Registration Error on Grindr
Disclaimer: reasons other than the ones provided by the Grindr General Registration Troubleshooting guide are purely hunches.
- Grindr might show a registration error if it thinks your account is spam, especially if you’ve created multiple accounts on the same device.
- Server issues are common too, like bugs or downtime on Grindr’s end.
- Device issues can also cause errors—like poor Wi-Fi, an overloaded app, or geo-restrictions.
- You might not meet Grindr’s requirements, such as the age limit. Check out Grindr's Community Guidelines
DatingZest is your answer for getting inside of Grindr again.
This Grindr issue affects your whole experience. To fix it, change these two things:
- Your device
- Your phone number
Start by getting a new phone number from a trusted source, like DatingZest. DatingZest offers real phone numbers that can help you bypass Grindr’s verification and even get unbanned.
It shows up as “DZEST” on your credit card statement, so it’s discreet.
Switch to a different device—another phone or a computer—to throw Grindr off. Then, get your DatingZest number and use a new email when registering. After entering the number, go back to the DatingZest page to retrieve your code and verify your account.
Though DatingZest is the most secure, reliable way to do so, below I’ll provide additional solutions and the problem they fix.
1. Update the app, force close it, or re-install it.
If Grindr is acting up, first check for updates—updating can fix bugs and improve performance.
If it’s already updated but still lagging, go to Settings, find Grindr in Apps, and tap Force Close to shut it down completely.
If the problem continues, delete and re-install the app.
2. Try the whole process on another device.
If you have already opened up many accounts on your device, then, as I said, Grindr might flag your future ones as spam.
I recommend you install Grindr app on another phone, register as usual, and verify your email address like you always have.
Then you can use this very account on your old device if needed.
3. Try resetting your phone.
Another way to throw Grindr off your tracks is to reset your phone so that it doesn’t recognize your device. This is for when you don’t want to try out the method above.
Undergo the process as per usual after your device is on again
4. Use VPN carefully!
VPN is a double-edged sword because, on one hand, dating apps are able to detect them and stop users from registering while connected to VPNs.
On the other hand though, if your IP is banned or if geo-restrictions are in question, using a VPN could benefit you here.
Disconnect or connect from your VPN accordingly while trying to sign up to fix the Registration Error.
5. Use another sign-up method, such as Apple ID.
Luckily for us, Grind offers other sign-up options:
- Facebook;
- Apple ID;
- Google.
If you’re already using one of these, switch them around until you find one you do not get the Registration Error with.
Just to be on the safe side, you can try opening a new Facebook, Apple ID, or Google account in order for Grindr not to connect the dots.
For example, if your old Grindr app was associated with your Apple ID, open a new Apple ID and then download the Grindr app AGAIN.
Of course, you can also pick the Apple ID registration method for your account as well. If it doesn’t work, try out the rest too.
6. Submit a request to Grindr about your issue
This panel actually acknowledges the Registration Error in the “How can we help?” box, meaning you’re not the only one to experience this issue.
Anyways, submit a request here, pick the Registration Error as your problem, and provide the following information:
- A screenshot of your error screen;
- Your log-in method:
- Your email address;
- Where you’re creating the account (US, UK, etc.);
- The device you’re attempting to create it on.
And if this doesn’t work either, Grindr encourages you to try again by sending your IP Address to them and a screenshot of the error screen.
or Send Grindr an email at the address support@grindr.com, going over the issue of how you cannot register on your new account—this is something Grindr themselves encourage you to do.
7. Remove your app from the Secure Folder on Android.
Grindr reports this being the reason for many’s Registration Errors, presumably because the app is encrypted by being put into the Secure Folder.
Remove it from there and try to make your account with the Grindr app on your regular home screen.
– Grindr and VPN: A rocky relationship.
Grindr is not available in every country, such as Iran, Syria, Pakistan, etc., so you may be required to use a VPN.
Nevertheless, your choice to connect to a VPN may prove to be useless as Grindr is inaccessible in certain countries, point blank.
You’re free to try it out, but Grindr has no say when it comes to censorship matters that might be preventing you from registering.
Now that you’re in the loop, go get your Grindr account back!
Liam.
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