How to Use piapple.net

Learn how to use all the features of our matching site

1. Membership Registration

Getting Started

  1. Click on "Free Registration" from the top menu or homepage
  2. Enter your email address and password
  3. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your email
  4. Complete your profile information

Note: You must be 18 years or older to use this service. Age verification and some content require payment, so credit card registration is required in advance.

2. Profile Setup

Creating Your Profile

  • Profile Photo: Upload your main profile photo. You can set one as your primary photo.
  • Basic Information: Set your gender, age, location, and other basic details
  • Bio: Write a self-introduction to help others get to know you
  • Hashtags: Add hashtags to make your profile easier to find
  • Seeking: Specify what type of relationship you're looking for

Tip: A complete profile with photos increases your chances of getting matches!

3. Searching for Members

Quick Search

On the homepage, you can use Quick Search to find members based on:

  • Your gender
  • Gender you're looking for
  • Age range
  • Location (prefecture)

Advanced Search

For more detailed searches, go to the "Member Search" page where you can filter by:

  • Name
  • Gender
  • Age range
  • Location
  • Seeking type
  • Hashtags (OR/AND conditions)
  • Last login time
  • Whether they have photos

4. Sending Likes

How Likes Work

  • You can send likes to members you're interested in
  • Free Likes: You can send 1 free like per day (total across all users)
  • Same User Limit: You can send up to 4 likes per day to the same user
  • Additional Likes: After your first free like, additional likes require points (5 points per like)
  • Same User Additional Likes: The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th like to the same user also require points
  • View likes you've received and sent from the "Likes" page

Important: Make sure you have enough points before sending additional likes!

5. Matching

Match Requests

  • Send a match request to members you're interested in
  • If they also send you a match request, you'll have a mutual match!
  • View your matches from the "Matches" page
  • You can unmatch at any time if you change your mind

New Encounters (Swipe Feature)

  • Discover new members through the swipe feature
  • You can swipe up to 10 times per day for free
  • Swipe right (Like) if you're interested, or left (Skip) if not
  • If both users like each other, you'll get a mutual match!
  • The daily limit resets at midnight

6. Messaging

Starting a Conversation

  • You can send messages to members you've matched with
  • Free Messages: You can send up to 10 free messages per day
  • Additional Messages: After 10 messages, additional messages require points
  • Access your messages from the "Messages" page
  • Messages are displayed in real-time
  • You can see when messages were sent

Tip: Start conversations with your matches to build connections!

7. Points System

Purchasing Points

  • Points are used for additional likes and other premium features
  • Go to "Purchase Points" to buy points
  • Enter the number of points you want to purchase
  • Complete the payment with your credit card
  • Points are added to your account immediately after purchase

Viewing Point History

  • Check your point balance from your profile page
  • View your purchase history and transaction history
  • Track how you've used your points

8. Favorites

Adding to Favorites

  • Click the "Add to Favorites" button on a member's profile
  • View your favorite members from the "Favorites" page
  • You can remove members from favorites at any time

Tip: Use favorites to keep track of members you're particularly interested in!

9. Notifications

Staying Updated

  • Receive notifications when someone sends you a like
  • Get notified when you have a new match
  • See notifications when you receive new messages
  • View all notifications from the "Notifications" page
  • The notification count is displayed on your dashboard

10. Other Features

Footprints

  • See who has viewed your profile
  • View your footprint history

Dashboard

  • Your dashboard shows an overview of your account
  • View your point balance, notifications, and recent activity
  • Quick access to all major features

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many free likes can I send per day?

A: You can send 1 free like per day (total across all users). You can send up to 4 likes per day to the same user, but the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th likes require points.

Q: How many free messages can I send per day?

A: You can send up to 10 free messages per day. Additional messages require points.

Q: How many swipes do I get per day?

A: You can swipe up to 10 times per day in the "New Encounters" feature. The limit resets at midnight.

Q: Can I message someone without matching?

A: No, you can only send messages to members you've matched with.

Q: How do I purchase points?

A: Go to "Purchase Points" from your profile or dashboard, select the number of points, and complete the payment with your credit card.

Q: What happens if I unmatch someone?

A: If you unmatch someone, you'll no longer be able to send messages to each other. The match will be removed from your match list.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us:

Membership registration is required to use this service

Also, only users aged 18 and over can use this service.
Age verification and some content are paid, so credit card information registration is required in advance.
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