Datemall Frequently Asked Questions




How do I register?
How do I know if the members on Datemall are fake?
I forgot my password, how do I get it back?
How do I change my username?
How do I change my log in email?
How do I report a member?
When should I report a member?
How do I add a blog
How do I delete my profile?
My profile was deleted, why?
How do I reactivate my profile?
What is IM?


How do I protect my computer?
What are some safety tips for first time meet ups?
Someone is giving out my private information to other members.
What do I do if my account has been compromised?


How do I access my messages?
How do I delete messages?
How do I block messages from certain users?
Can I delete a message from someone's inbox before they read it?
How do I stop getting email notifications?
How do I retrieve old messages between myself and a user that
have been deleted?

What do I do if someone is spamming my account with messages?
How do I protect myself against spammed messages?


How do I upload a photo?
How do I delete a photo?
How do I report photos?
How do I upload video?
How do I delete a video?
What is considered an inappropriate photo?
My photos wont appear after I upload them?
What photo formats are acceptable?
Someone is using my photos what should I do?



General Questions:


How do I register? Back to Top

To register please click here 



How do I know if the members on Datemall are fake? Back to Top

All profiles on Datemall are real, we don’t use fake profiles. If you come across what you believe to be a fake member profile please report the profile to us. Click here to find out how to report a member profile 



I forgot my password, how do I get it back? Back to Top

If you forgot your password, you can have it emailed to you, by clicking the ‘Forgot password’ in the sign in box on the main page. If you do not receive your password, check your Spam folder, as some email providers tend to block messages coming from our servers. To prevent this: Add support at datemall.com to your Address Book. Do not click ‘Report Spam’ for any email form Datemall.com



How do I change my username? Back to Top

Click on ‘Edit Profile’ on the left side of the screen. In the edit window you can edit profile info including changing your email, username and password Click here to edit your profile now.



How do I change my log in email? Back to Top

Click on ‘Edit Profile’ on the left side of the screen. In the edit window you can edit profile info including changing your email, username and password Click here to edit your profile now.



How do I report a member? Back to Top

You can report any member by clicking the ‘Report’ button found on the members profile.

Once a user is reported we investigate the reported members profile for the reported activity and if necessary, the profile will be deleted. For minor offence’s, we usually just send the member a warning email.



When should I report a member? Back to Top

You should report a member for;

1.      Being under age

2.      Fake profile

3.      Selling/promoting stuff

4.      Abusive

5.      Copyright Images

6.      Indecent Images

7.      Scammer

8. Other – please specify



How do I add a blog Back to Top

To add blog, click ‘Blog’ under Add New on the right side of the screen. Click here to add a new blog now.



How do I delete my profile? Back to Top

On the right side under ‘my profile’ Click ‘Edit Profile’, then go to the bottom of the page and you will see ‘Delete profile’ on the left side, Click that and fill out the quick form and your done. Click here to cancel your profile now



My profile was deleted, why? Back to Top

Some of the most common reasons your profile got deleted are:
  • 1. Your underage, you must be 18+ to access and use the site.
  • 2. You had a fake profile, More then 1 profile
  • 3. Spamming, harassing, or soliciting other members
  • 4. Too many negative reports against you for being mean.
  • 5. Violation of the terms and conditions



  • How do I reactivate my profile? Back to Top

    If your account was removed or deleted, you will need to start a new account, as we can not reactivate accounts.



    What is IM? Back to Top

    IM stands for instant messaging. Which is an application which allows you to communicate instantly with other online members.




    Safety Questions:


    How do I protect my computer? Back to Top

    Regularly use an anti virus & firewall programs
    Keep your computer up-to-date
    Never share your passwords
    If your running wireless, make sure you have a good secure network.




    What are some safety tips for first time meet ups? Back to Top

    Meet during the day, in a public and well populated area you feel safe in. Keep your phone on and tell a friend or member of the family where you will be going.



    Someone is giving out my private information to other members. Back to Top

    Report the member to us, giving us as many details as you can to verify your claim. Click here to read 'How to report a member' 



    What do I do if my account has been compromised? Back to Top

    If your account has been compromised, contact us immediately by Clicking here. DateMall is always on the lookout for suspicious behaviour, and anyone who has compromised another members account is deleted from our site databases.



    Mail Questions:


    How do I access my messages? Back to Top

    Click ‘Mailbox’ on the top right of the screen to go to your inbox click here to go to your mailbox.
    click here to see a screen shot




    How do I delete messages? Back to Top

    Go to your mailbox, then Click ‘Delete’ next to the message you wish to delete. To delete multiple messages, select the messages you want to delete and click the ‘Delete’ button on the bottom of the page. click here to see a screen shot



    How do I block messages from certain users? Back to Top

    If you receive a inbox message you wish to block, Click ‘Block’ next to the email. To Block a profile, Go to the members profile and click the button ‘Block’ click here to see a screen shot



    Can I delete a message from someone's inbox before they read it? Back to Top

    No, unfortunately once you send a message to a user, you cannot delete it



    How do I stop getting email notifications? Back to Top

    On your homepage, click the top sub menu button ‘Preferences’ and choose your settings then click ‘Save’



    How do I retrieve old messages between myself and a user that have been deleted? Back to Top

    Unfortunately, we don’t keep copies of deleted or expired emails



    What do I do if someone is spamming my account with messages? Back to Top

    If you come across a member who you feel is spamming websites or products please contact us immediately by clicking here.



    How do I protect myself against spammed messages? Back to Top

    If you come across any spammed messages, DO NOT open the links, DO NOT reply to the message. Please report the message and user to us immediately



    Media Questions:


    How do I upload a photo? Back to Top

    Under the ‘Add new’ section on the right side of the screen. Click the photo icon, then under ‘UPLOADED PHOTO’ click the camera outline photo, then under ‘UPLOAD PHOTO’ click on the ‘Choose File’ button. Locate your image on your computer. Once you’ve selected your photo, click open. Your photo will start uploading automatically. Click here to jump to your photos page or click here to see a screen shot



    How do I delete a photo? Back to Top

    Click on ‘Photo’ in to top menu. Under ‘UPLOADED PHOTO’ click the photo you wish to delete and click ‘delete’ under ‘UPLOAD PHOTO’ click here to see a screen shot



    How do I report photos? Back to Top

    When viewing any photos on Datemall, you can report an inappropriate photo by clicking on the ‘Report’ button found to the right of the photo under ‘PHOTO' click here to see a screen shot



    How do I upload video? Back to Top

    Under the 'Add new' section on the right side of the screen. Click the ‘Video’ box, then choose either ‘Embed Code’ or ‘Upload File’ and fill in the video title, description, tags. Choose the correct category and set the privacy to public or private. Then click on the ‘Choose File’ button. Locate your video on your computer. Once you’ve selected your video, click open. Wait for the video to upload. Then click ‘Upload’ to finish Click here to jump to your videos page or click here to see a screen shot



    How do I delete a video? Back to Top

    Under the ‘MY PROFILE’ section on the right side of the screen. Click on ‘My Video’. Find the video you wish to delete, and click ‘Delete’ under the video.  click here to see a screen shot



    What is considered an inappropriate photo? Back to Top

     - Images that promote; racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual.
     - Images that promote illegal activities (ie, guns, drugs, prostitution, abuse, etc.)
     - Images that display pornographic or sexually explicit material that is commercial in nature
     - Images that exploit people under the age of eighteen (18)
     - Images that contain cursing, swearing, incest, falsifying gender, violence, necrophilia, impersonating another member, threat of        suicide or harm to oneself or others.



    My photos wont appear after I upload them? Back to Top

    All photo’s uploaded to Datemall, must be approved be a site admin. You should receive an email letting you know if your photo has been approved or not within 48 hours. If your photos are still not active or you haven’t received an email after 48 hours (2 days) please contact us.



    What photo formats are acceptable? Back to Top

    We accept GIF, JPG,  and PNG images only



    Someone is using my photos what should I do? Back to Top

    If someone is using one of your photos without your permission, you should contact us via our contact form. And include as many details as you can to help us prove that the images were stolen. We will remove the images and if required close the account. Click here contact us now