1. Select Sign Up or Create an Account.
2. Enter your requested account and profile information.
3. Use an email address that you can access.
4. Create a strong password that you do not use on another website.
5. Read and accept the website terms and privacy policy.
6. Select Complete Sign Up.
7. If an activation email is sent, open it and select the activation link.
8. Sign in and continue to the membership or payment screen.

Limited Access is the free account level. Some discovery, communication or account features may require a paid membership.

1. Open My Account.
2. Select the membership, subscription or upgrade option.
3. Review the features, price and billing period shown for each package.
4. Select your preferred package and continue to secure checkout.
5. Enter the requested billing information and confirm payment.
6. Wait for the confirmation screen before closing the page.

To sign in

1. Select Log In.
2. Enter your username or email address and password.
3. Select Log In to open your member area.

If you forgot your password

1. Select Lost your password? on the login screen.
2. Enter the email address connected to your account.
3. Open the reset email and follow its secure link.
4. Create a new password and sign in again.

To sign out

Open your account menu and select Log Out, especially when using a shared device.

1. Sign in and select My Profile.
2. Select Edit My Profile or Edit.
3. Open the profile section you want to update.
4. Complete the fields carefully. Required fields must not be left blank.
5. Use the visibility option beside a field, when available, to control who may see it.
6. Select Save Changes before opening another section.
7. Open View Profile to check how your information appears to other members.

Profile completion checklist

• A clear display name
• Your correct age or date of birth
• Your town, city or preferred playing area
• Your padel level or experience
• Your playing availability
• Your interests and preferences
• A friendly “About Me” introduction
• What kind of connection you are seeking

1. Open My Profile.
2. Select Edit My Profile, then open Profile Picture or Change Profile Photo.
3. Select a clear, recent picture from your phone or computer.
4. Upload the image and wait until it finishes.
5. Crop or position the image if the crop tool appears.
6. Select Save or Crop Image.
7. Refresh View Profile and check the result.

Choose a good picture: Use a well-lit photo showing your face clearly. Avoid group photos as your main picture, heavy filters, offensive images, contact details or pictures of children.

1. Open My Profile.
2. Select Pictures or Gallery.
3. Select Add Picture, Upload or the plus button.
4. Choose a suitable photo from your device.
5. Add a short caption if the option is available.
6. Select the correct privacy or visibility setting.
7. Finish the upload and confirm that the photo appears in your gallery.

Gallery pictures can show your personality, padel interests and everyday life. Upload only pictures you own and have permission to share.

Keep your introduction positive and specific. A useful introduction can include:

• How long you have played padel and your current level.
• Where and when you normally like to play.
• Whether you want a padel partner, friends, dating or a social game.
• A few interests outside padel.
• An easy conversation starter.

1. Select Search in the member menu.
2. Choose the filters that matter to you, such as age range, location or profile preferences.
3. Leave optional filters open if you would like to see more results.
4. Select Search or Find Matches.
5. Browse the result cards and select a member to open the full profile.
6. Read the profile before sending an invite or message.

If there are too few results, widen the age or location range and remove one or two optional filters.

1. Select Suggested Friends.
2. Browse the displayed member suggestions.
3. Select a picture or name to open the full member profile.
4. Check the person’s location, interests and padel information.
5. If the profile feels suitable, send a connection invite.

Suggestions are a starting point. Always read the full profile and make your own decision before connecting.

A member profile may show information, pictures and actions allowed by that person’s privacy settings and your membership level.

• Read their profile information carefully.
• Look for shared locations, interests or playing preferences.
• Respect fields or pictures that the member has kept private.
• Use the available invite or message button to make contact.
• Do not copy or share another member’s pictures or personal information.

Send an invite

1. Open the member’s full profile.
2. Select Add Friend, Connect or Send Invite.
3. Wait for the member to accept or decline the invitation.

Review received invites

1. Select Invites.
2. Open Received if separate received and sent lists are shown.
3. Open the member’s profile before deciding.
4. Select Accept to connect or Reject to decline.

Check sent invites

Open Invites and select Sent. You can review pending invitations and cancel one when the option is available.

1. Select Friends to see accepted connections.
2. Select a friend’s picture or name to open their profile.
3. Use the message option to start a private conversation.
4. If you no longer want the connection, use Remove Friend or Disconnect if shown.

Start a conversation

1. Open Messages.
2. Select Compose or New Message.
3. Choose the member, enter a useful subject if requested and write your message.
4. Select Send Message.

Reply to a message

1. Open Messages, then Inbox.
2. Select the conversation you want to read.
3. Write your reply and select Send.

Notifications may alert you to new messages, invites, accepted connections or account activity.

1. Open the notification icon or the notification option under My Account.
2. Select a notification to open the related activity.
3. Mark notifications as read when the option is available.
4. To change email alerts, open My Account and select Email or Notifications.
5. Save your updated preferences.

Limited Access is the free account level. The website will show which actions are available and which require a membership upgrade.

A complete profile helps other members understand your interests, location and padel preferences. It also makes your invitations and messages feel more genuine.

Yes. Open My Profile, choose Edit My Profile, update the relevant section and save your changes.

This depends on your field visibility settings, the viewer’s relationship to you and the website’s membership rules. Review the visibility option beside each profile field when editing.

No. Review the member’s profile and accept only invitations you are comfortable with. You may reject or ignore an invitation.

Open Friends or the member’s profile and use Remove Friend or Disconnect when shown.

Stop replying and use the available block or report option. If it is not visible, contact PadelCupid support with the member’s username and details of what happened.

Members make their own arrangements. Confirm the venue, date, time and any court fees directly with the people involved, and meet safely.