FAQ
About Habii
What is Habii?
Habii is a marriage app for Muslims who are serious 💍
Set your Preferences, then Swipe and send likes. Or use Intros — we find the match for you. Every profile is checked before it goes live.
Why Habii?
Because Habii is made for marriage, not for killing time 💍
• Preferences — decide who you want to see: country, distance, age • Swipe — find people yourself and send likes • Intros — or let us find the match for you • Every profile is checked before it goes live
How does Habii work?
- Fill in your profile
- Set your Preferences — country, distance, age
- Swipe through profiles and send likes
- Or tap Introduce me and let us find the match for you 🌙
When you both say yes, it's a match — and you keep talking in Chats.
Is Habii free?
Yes. You can make a profile, Swipe, send likes and get Intros for free ✨ Premium takes away the daily limits and opens all photos and filters. You can also buy extra Intros, chats or Boosts.
How old do I need to be?
You must be 18 or older to use Habii 🔒 We check this to keep everyone safe. Under 18? You're welcome back on your 18th birthday.
Can I use Habii anywhere?
Yes, anywhere in the world and on any device 🌍 Get the app from the App Store or Google Play, or open Habii in your browser.
What is Habii Khataba?
Khataba is our matchmaking service 🌙 Like a khataba would, we look for the right person for you instead of leaving you to search. You'll find it under Intros.
Sign up
How do I sign up?
- Get the Habii app, or open Habii
- Tap Create account
- Sign up with email, Apple, Google or Facebook
- Fill in your details That's it — welcome ✨
How do I pick a good password?
A good password keeps your account safe 🔒
• Mix letters, numbers and symbols • Don't use your name or birthday • Use a short sentence, not one word • Don't reuse your email password
Why didn't my sign up work?
It's usually something small 🔧
• Check that every field is filled in • Check your internet • Wait a few minutes and try again
Still stuck? contact us and send a screenshot.
Why is my profile being checked?
We check every new profile before it goes live 🔍 It usually takes a few hours. Until then, likes and chats may be limited. Everything opens when your profile is approved.
Can I have two accounts?
No — one person, one account ⚖️ It keeps Habii real, and it keeps your membership and purchases on the profile you use.
Why do I need to verify my email?
It keeps your account safe and makes sure you get important messages 📧 Open our email and tap the link. Can't find it? Check your spam, or tap Re-send verification email.
Log in
I forgot my password
- Go to the login page
- Tap Forgot password?
- Type your email and tap Reset password
- Open the link in the email 🔑
Can't find the email? Check your spam.
I forgot my Apple, Google or Facebook password
We can't reset those — they belong to Apple, Google or Facebook 🔑
- Get a new password from them
- Come back and log in with the same button
Still stuck? Ask their support.
I didn't get the reset email
Check these three things 📧
• Your spam folder • That you typed the right email • Wait a few minutes — it can be slow
Still nothing? contact us.
I didn't get the confirmation email
Check your spam folder first — it's usually there 📧 You can also tap Re-send verification email in the app. Still nothing? contact us.
I can't log in
Try this 🔧
• Check your email and password • Reset your password from the login page • Check your internet • Update the app
Still locked out? contact us.
I lost access to my email
If you can still log in: Settings → Email → add your new address and confirm it 📧
If you can't log in, contact us from an email you use, and tell us about the account.
Why was my account closed?
We close accounts that break the rules 🔒 That means harassment, fake profiles, ads, or asking members for money. Think it's a mistake? contact us and we'll look again.
What if I close my Apple, Google or Facebook account?
Your Habii account stays 🔑 You just need a password:
- On the login page, tap Forgot password?
- Type the email on your Habii account
- Open the link and pick a new password
How do I log out?
Open Habii, go to Settings ⚙️ and scroll down to Log out. Logging out doesn't delete your account.
Account
Can I change my gender?
No, not after sign up ⚠️ We keep it fixed so matching stays safe and correct. Picked the wrong one? contact us. We'll delete the account so you can start again.
How do I change my password?
- Go to Settings ⚙️
- Tap Password
- Type your old and new password
- Tap Save
Use at least 6 characters, with letters and numbers.
How do I change my email?
- Go to Settings ⚙️
- Tap Email
- Type the new address
- Open our email and tap the link
The new address replaces the old one 📧
Why did I get an email asking me to confirm my address?
Someone signed up with this address, or changed the email on an account 📧 Was it you? Just tap the link. Wasn't you? contact us right away.
How do I change my notifications?
You set these on your phone 🔔
• iPhone: Settings → Notifications → Habii • Android: Settings → Apps → Habii → Notifications
On the web: tap the padlock next to the address and allow notifications.
How do I connect Apple, Google or Facebook?
- Go to Settings ⚙️
- Tap Connections
- Tap Connect next to Apple, Google or Facebook
- Follow their steps
You can connect more than one.
My account is linked to the wrong Apple, Google or Facebook account
- Go to Settings ⚙️ → Connections
- Tap Disconnect next to the wrong one
- Tap Connect and pick the right one
Note: your purchases stay with the store account you paid from.
How do I change the language?
Go to Settings ⚙️ → Language and pick the one you want 🌐 Habii speaks English, Arabic and French. The change happens right away.
How do I delete my account?
- Go to Settings ⚙️
- Scroll down and tap Delete account
- Confirm
Your profile, messages and matches are gone within 48 hours, for good 🗑️
Have a subscription? Cancel it first — deleting doesn't stop the payments.
Can I pause my profile?
There's no pause, but you choose who sees you 🔒 Settings ⚙️ → Show me to…
• Everyone • Liked — only people you liked • Matched — only your matches and open chats
What happens when I delete my profile?
Everything is deleted within 48 hours ⏳
• You can't get a deleted profile back • To return, you sign up as a new member • Deleting the app is not the same as deleting your account
How do I change my city or country?
Go to Edit profile and update your city 🏠
Profile
How do I edit my profile?
Go to Edit profile ✍️ There you can change your photos, your text, your details and what you're looking for. The fuller your profile, the better your Intros.
How do I change my name?
Go to Edit profile ✍️ and change the name field. We check name changes before they go live.
How do I change my profile text?
Go to Edit profile ✍️ and write a few lines about you and what you want. Be specific. "I want a family and I love hiking" works better than "looking for the right one".
Why can't I change my name or text?
An earlier change is probably still being checked 🔍 Wait until it's approved, then try again. Nothing waiting? Log out and back in. Still stuck? contact us.
What does "being checked" mean?
We check every profile change against our rules before it goes live 🔍 It usually takes a few hours. The rest of your profile stays visible.
Why were my changes rejected?
We say no to changes that contain 🚫
• Nudity or sexual content • Insults or hate speech • Phone numbers, emails or social media • Asking for money or gifts
Edit and try again, or contact us if you think we got it wrong.
What is the quiz?
A set of questions about your values, your habits and what you want in a marriage ✨ Your answers help us find better Intros, and they show others where you two think alike.
Photos
How do I add photos?
- Go to Edit profile
- Tap Add photos
- Pick your photos
A clear photo of your face, taken in daylight, gets the most attention 📸
How do I delete a photo?
- Go to Edit profile
- Tap the photo you want to remove
- Tap Delete and confirm 🗑️
Why can't I see my photos yet?
We check every photo before it goes live 🔍 It usually takes a few hours. Keep using Habii while you wait — your photos show up as soon as they're approved.
Why was my photo rejected?
We remove photos that show 🚫
• Anyone under 18 • A face that's blurry or hidden • Someone who isn't you • Nudity or sexual content • Hate or violence • Phone numbers, emails or social media
Add a new photo, or contact us.
Why won't my photo upload?
Check that 🔧
• The file is under 2 MB • It's a JPEG, PNG, GIF or BMP • Habii can reach your photos in your phone settings
Still failing? [contact us](https://app.habii.app/contact
What is an avatar?
A drawing we put on your profile when you haven't added a photo 🧑🎨 It keeps your profile from looking empty. You can't design it yourself yet. You'll need a real photo to use all of Habii.
Can I keep my photos private?
Yes 🔒 Go to Settings ⚙️ → Show my photos to… and pick:
• Everyone • Liked — only people you liked
You can change this any time.
Why do I need a photo to see other photos?
It works both ways ⚖️ Show your face, and you can see other people's photos too. Members who show a photo also get more replies.
Location services
How do I set where I'm looking?
Go to Preferences and pick one 📍
• Global — profiles from anywhere • Country — up to 10 countries • Distance — a radius around you
Don't forget to tap Save.
Why does Habii ask for my location?
So we can show you people who are close to you 📍 and so you show up for people searching near you. You can say no — then we use your city instead.
How do I turn on location?
Go to Settings ⚙️ and allow location 📍 You'll then see people based on where you are right now.
I said no to location. How do I turn it on?
You change it in your phone or browser 📍
• iPhone: Settings → Habii → Location → Always • Android: Settings → Apps → Habii → Permissions → Location • Browser: tap the padlock next to the address and set Location to Allow
Why do you ask me to update my location?
Usually one of these 📍
• We lost the connection to your location • You logged in from a new phone or browser • You turned location off
Updating it keeps your matches right.
Can I use Habii without sharing my location?
Yes 📍 We'll use the city on your profile instead. One thing to know: if you travel, people where you are won't see you.
Contacting profiles
What are Intros?
Intros are how we match you 🌙 Tap Introduce me. We find someone who fits what you want, and you start chatting. You see each other's photos when you both say yes.
How do I get an Intro?
- Open Intros and check your preferences
- Tap Introduce me
- We'll send you a notification when we find someone
- Tap Accept to start chatting, or Dismiss 🌙
You can keep using Habii while you wait.
Why is my Intro taking so long?
We only introduce you to someone who fits what you asked for — and who is free right now ⏳ Long wait? Open your preferences and widen the age, distance or countries.
Why did my Intro end?
An Intro ends when 🌙
• One of you left the chat • Nobody accepted in time • One of you said no to matching
Nothing is lost. Tap Introduce me to start again.
Why can't I see the profile during an Intro?
That's the whole idea 🌙 You get to know each other through words first. The profile opens when you've both tapped Let's match.
How many Intros do I get?
You get a set number each day, and the counter shows how many are left 🌙 Premium gives you free Intros every day. You can also buy extra ones.
How do I talk to someone?
Three ways 💬
• Swipe — send a like, and chat when you match • Intros — tap Introduce me and we match you • Instant Chat — open a profile and write, no match needed
What is Instant Chat?
Instant Chat lets you write to someone without waiting for a match 💬 Free members get a few each day. Premium gives you more, and you can buy extra ones.
What happens when I like someone?
A like tells them you're interested ❤️ If they like you back, it's a match and you can chat. See who liked you under Likes. Free members have a daily limit.
Why are my likes or chats limited?
Two reasons ⏳
• You used your quota for today — it comes back, and the app shows when • Your profile is still being checked
Premium takes the daily limits away.
Where are my messages?
In two places 💬
• Chats — all your conversations • Likes — who you liked and viewed, and who liked and viewed you
Can I delete a message I sent?
No — messages arrive right away and can't be taken back 💬 You can see if it was delivered in Chats. If a chat goes wrong, you can block or report the person.
Why did a chat disappear?
A chat disappears when 🗑️
• The other person deleted their profile • Their account was closed • One of you blocked the other
We can't bring those chats back.
Can I chat with someone of the same gender?
No 💍 Habii is a marriage app, so Intros and chats are between men and women.
Can you give me someone's phone number?
No — we never share anyone's contact details 🔒 That protects you too. Get to know each other in the chat, and share your own number when you feel ready.
How does Habii help me find someone?
Four things 🌙
• Preferences — narrow it down to who you actually want • Swipe — find people yourself and send likes • Intros — or let us find the match for you • Your quiz — your answers make the matching better
Why is the other person slow to answer?
Messages arrive right away, so the delay is on their side ⏳ Different time zones, busy days, or someone taking their time. Turn on notifications, and keep more than one chat going.
How do I get more attention?
Five things that help most ✨
• Fill in your profile and answer the quiz • Add a clear photo of your face • Use your Intros — that's where matching happens • Write a first message about their profile • Try a Boost to be seen first
How do I block someone?
- Open their profile
- Tap the menu (⋮) top right
- Tap Block 🚫
They can't write to you or see your profile after that. Manage the list in Settings ⚙️ → Blocked profiles.
Can I look at profiles without being seen?
Yes — that's private mode 🔒 Settings ⚙️ → Show me to…
• Everyone • Liked — only people you liked see you • Matched — only your matches and open chats
Private mode comes with Premium.
Can I see when someone was last online?
You can sort profiles by Recently online to find people who are active now 🔍 We don't show an exact time — that's part of protecting everyone's privacy.
Any advice for meeting someone online?
Open Online success in the app 📖 It covers first impressions, first messages and what actually works. Safety advice sits next to it, and is worth reading too.
What is Misyar marriage?
Misyar is a form of marriage known in parts of the Muslim world, where the couple agree on a more flexible way of living 💍 Some members mention it on their profile. Habii doesn't advise for or against it.
Premium membership
What is Premium membership?
Premium takes away the limits ⭐
• Likes with no limit • More Intros and Instant Chats every day • See who liked you • See all photos • All search filters • Keep your place in the Intro queue • Private mode, Undo and a Premium badge
Why should I go Premium?
Because the limits are what slow you down 💬 Without them you can like freely, start more chats, get more Intros, and see who already liked you.
Can I buy extra Intros, chats or Boosts?
Yes, as one-off packs — with Premium ✨
• Intros — more introductions today • Instant Chats — more messages to people you haven't matched with Boosts — more people see you for a while
Tap Get more to see prices.
What is a Boost?
A Boost puts your profile in front of others for a set time ✨ You show up before other members, so more people see you. Premium includes free Boosts every month.
Is there a free trial?
No, Habii doesn't have a trial ⭐ You can use the free features as long as you like, and upgrade when you're ready.
How long is a Premium subscription?
One month at a time ⭐ It renews every month until you cancel.
There are no 3- or 6-month plans. You'll see the price in the app before you pay.
Does Premium renew by itself?
Yes, every month, so your access doesn't stop 💳 Cancel any time before the renewal date. You keep Premium until the month you paid for is over.
Why don't women need Premium?
Habii only works when both sides are active 💕 That's why women get the main features without paying. The rules and the safety checks are the same for everyone.
When does my Premium end?
Go to Settings ⚙️ → Membership 📅 You'll see the renewal date and how you pay.
How do I cancel Premium?
It depends on how you paid 💳
• Apple: iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Habii → Cancel • Google Play: Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → Habii → Cancel • Card or PayPal: Settings ⚙️ → Membership → Cancel
Deleting the app does not cancel anything.
Do I need to cancel before deleting my account?
Yes ⚠️ Deleting your account does not stop the payments. Cancel first where you paid — Apple, Google Play, or Settings ⚙️ → Membership — then delete.
Payment
How do I get Premium?
- Open Habii and go to Settings ⚙️
- Tap Membership
- Choose Premium
- Pay with Apple, Google Play or your card
Everything opens right away 💳
How can I pay?
Depending on where you sign up 💳
• App Store • Google Play • Card
You'll see what's available to you when you pay.
Why is the price in another currency?
The price follows the country on your App Store or Google Play account 🌍 Paying on the web? Your bank sets the exchange rate. To change it, update the country in your store account.
Why is my price different from someone else's?
VAT 🌍 It's a local tax, and it changes from country to country. In some places it's already in the price you see.
How long before Premium starts?
Right away ⏱️ As soon as your payment goes through, Premium is on. Nothing changed? Log out and back in. Still nothing? contact us.
Is it safe to pay?
Yes 🔒 Every payment follows the PCI DSS security standard, and is encrypted. Habii never keeps your full card number.
Does everyone pay the same?
The rules, the prices and the safety checks are the same for everyone ⚖️ We sometimes run offers for one group to keep the community balanced, but the way payments work never changes.
Can I pay with a gift card?
Yes, if you sign up through the store 🎁
- Buy an App Store or Google Play gift card
- Add it to your store account
- Get Premium in Habii and pay with that balance
Payment problems
My payment won't go through
Try these 💳
• Check your card number, expiry date and balance • Check the address on your Apple or Google account • Switch between wifi and mobile data • Close the app and try again • Try another card • Ask your bank — some payments get blocked
I paid, but Premium is on another profile
Payments follow the Apple or Google account you paid from 🔑 If that account belongs to an older profile, Premium lands there.
Log in to that profile and you'll find it. Remember: one person, one profile.
I paid but nothing happened
Try Restore purchases first 🔄 Settings ⚙️ → Membership → Restore purchases. That didn't work? Send us your receipt and we'll turn it on by hand.
Can I move Premium to another account?
No — a subscription stays on the account it was bought on 🔑 In special cases we can take a look. Send us your receipt and tell us what happened.
Technical issues
How do I report a bug?
contact us and send us 🛠️
• What happened • A screenshot, if you have one • Your phone and app version
Keeping the app updated fixes most problems on its own.
Where do I find my app version?
• iPhone: Settings → Habii → it's at the bottom 📲 • Android: Settings → Apps → Habii → App details Send us that number when you report a bug.
How do I clear the app cache?
• iPhone: delete Habii and install it again — iOS has no cache button 📲 • Android: Settings → Apps → Habii → Storage → Clear cache
This doesn't delete your account or your messages.
Report profiles
How do I report someone?
- Open their profile
- Tap the menu (⋮) top right
- Tap Report
- Pick a reason: fake profile, harassment, bad photos, scam, underage or other
We never tell them you reported 🔒
Someone got into my account. What do I do?
Move fast 🔒
- Change your Habii password
- Change your email password too
- Log out of all devices
- contact us and tell us what you saw
We'll check the account and lock it down.
Someone is using my photos. What do I do?
- Open the profile
- Tap the menu (⋮) → Report
- Pick Fake user
- Tell us it's using your photo or your details
We'll check it and take it down 🔒
How do I report someone under 18?
Report it right away 🔒
- Open the profile
- Tap the menu (⋮) → Report
- Pick Underage
We treat these first and remove the account while we check.
Someone asked me for money
If a member requests money on Mahbubi, please report them right away:
- Open their profile.
- Tap the menu (⋮) in the top right.
- Select Report.
- Mention that the member is asking for money.
Our team will review your report and take action to protect you from scams.
Thank you for helping us keep Mahbubi safe and trustworthy 💜 If you have more concerns, contact us.