Choosing what details to share on your site profile can help you connect with members who share your interests.
Managing your profile details
You can open your profile, adjust its privacy, or edit any personal details whenever you like.
Edit your profile by following these steps:
iOS/Android apps
- Tap your profile picture in the top right corner
- Tap the pencil icon in the top right corner
Updating your site profile will not automatically apply the new photo to your group profiles. Learn more about the difference between site profiles and group profiles.
Edit your Account info to update your account name, email address, birthdate, or gender.
The Looking to section allows you to select why you’re using Meetup. You can select any or all of the options.
Introduce yourself to others by writing a short and simple Bio.
Adding Interests can improve your recommended groups and events, and even help you discover what you share in common with other attendees.
Use the toggles at the bottom of the screen to manage your profile’s privacy settings, including the visibility of your groups and interests and the control of who can send you direct messages.
💡 To view shared interests with other members in your groups and events, your profile should include information about your gender, interests, and what you're looking to. Moreover, your interests should be public. Once these sections are completed, shared interests will automatically appear on member profiles where applicable. This helps you discover more meaningful connections within the Meetup community.
Desktop web
- Tap your profile picture in the top right corner
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu
- Select Edit Profile
The same profile details can be edited on the desktop or mobile web experience by navigating to the relevant tabs on the left-hand menu.