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Hoping to set up a profile on Raya? This exclusive, membership-based dating app is well-known for its famous clientele, including celebs like Channing Tatum, Kiernan Shipka, Liza Koshy, and Drew Barrymore.[1] Although it’s free to download in the App and Google Play Stores, it isn’t as simple to join as generic matchmaking apps like Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge. No worries, though—we’ve outlined everything you need to know about this prestigious app, so you can have the best shot at getting accepted on the platform.
Steps
How do you get accepted on Raya?
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Provide your basic information and Instagram username. Like most dating apps, Raya asks for some basic info, like your first and last name, email address, and birthdate. The platform also asks you to include your Instagram username.
- An Instagram account is required for your Raya application—you’ll have to make an account for yourself if you don’t have one.
- Raya asks applicants to “use an Instagram account that is most representative of your online identity as it will be used for verification purposes.” So, make sure you aren’t including a friend or random celebrity’s Instagram here, or your application probably won’t be accepted.
- According to Raya’s website, the committee uses your Instagram profile to get an idea of “how you see the world.”[2]
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Include specific information about your location and career. The Raya application asks you to list both your current city and hometown. The app also asks you to provide your “career industry,” and gives you a list of options to check off (like Athletics, Film, Beauty, Medicine, etc.). You’re also asked to include your job position, along with the company you work for.
- You can select up to 2 career industries on your application.
- You don’t have to list your employer if you don’t want to.
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Get a referral from a current Raya user. The staff at Raya really value community, camaraderie, and familiarity among their user base. Because of this, all Raya applicants need to receive an official referral from an existing member to ensure that you’ll be a good fit for the app.[3] On the last step of your application, Raya asks you to include a Raya member that can back you up during the application process.
- Check in with your friends and acquaintances and see if any of them are already signed up through the site.
- If you don’t personally know anyone on Raya, try networking on social media instead! Make a quick Twitter or Instagram post asking for a referral, and see if anyone reaches out.
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Warnings
- If you do get accepted, be sure to follow Raya’s official terms and conditions really carefully. The Raya team won’t hesitate to remove you if you violate their terms of use and community guidelines. You can read them here: https://www.rayatheapp.com/termsofservice.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/stars-whove-used-the-raya-dating-app-channing-tatum-more/
- ↑ https://www.rayatheapp.com/about
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkzdCy-L8U
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/59n9aa/raya-dating-app-apply-famous
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkzdCy-L8U
- ↑ https://greyjournal.net/play/dating/everything-you-need-to-know-about-raya-the-worlds-most-exclusive-dating-app/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkzdCy-L8U
- ↑ https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/stars-whove-used-the-raya-dating-app-channing-tatum-more/demi-lovato-29/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkzdCy-L8U
- ↑ https://www.rayatheapp.com/about
- ↑ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/raya/id957215308
- ↑ https://www.rayatheapp.com/about
- ↑ https://thetab.com/uk/2021/01/29/from-lewis-capaldi-to-channing-tatum-this-is-what-its-like-on-celeb-dating-app-raya-192596
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2015/08/are-you-ready-for-illuminati-tinder.html
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2015/08/are-you-ready-for-illuminati-tinder.html
- ↑ https://thetab.com/uk/2021/01/29/from-lewis-capaldi-to-channing-tatum-this-is-what-its-like-on-celeb-dating-app-raya-192596
- ↑ https://www.rayatheapp.com/termsofservice
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