Getting Started

Welcome to DinePals

DinePals is a social dining platform that connects people who enjoy meal sharing, trying out new dishes, or exploring new restaurants together. Instead of eating alone, you can post a meal you're cooking, a recipe you love, or a restaurant outing — and invite people nearby to join you.

What you can do in DinePals

• Post a Meal — host a home-cooked meal and invite people to join you at the table.
• Post a Recipe — share a dish you've made, with photos and a description.
• Discover Restaurants — browse partner restaurants and request a seat at a group outing.
• Follow & Chat — build a circle of dining friends and message them directly.

Creating an account

You can register with an email address and phone number, or continue with a social account. Registration takes less than a minute.

1. From the welcome screen, tap Continue, then choose the Sign up tab.
2. Enter your first name and last name.
3. Enter your email address and phone number (select your country code from the dropdown).
4. Create a password and re-enter it under Confirm Password.
5. Check the box to agree to DinePals' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
6. Tap Register to create your account.

Signing in

Already have an account? Sign in with your email and password.

1. From the welcome screen, tap Continue, then select the Login tab.
2. Enter your email address and password.
3. Tap Login.

• Forgot your password? Tap Forgot Password? beneath the password field — see Resetting your password.
• You can also sign in with a connected social account using the icons below the sign-in form.

Verifying your email or phone (OTP)

After registering, or whenever DinePals needs to confirm it's really you, you'll be sent a one-time passcode (OTP).

1. Check your email or SMS messages for a 4–6 digit code from DinePals.
2. Enter the code on the verification screen.
3. Didn't get a code? Use the Resend Code option after the timer runs out.

Resetting your password

If you can't remember your password, you can reset it in a few steps.

1. On the sign-in screen, tap Forgot Password?
2. Enter the email address associated with your account.
3. Enter the one-time code (OTP) sent to that email.
4. On the Set New Password screen, choose a new password and confirm it.
5. Sign in with your new password.