frequently asked questions
getting started
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Ghost Social is a platform built to lower the barrier to connection. Instead of browsing or swiping through profiles, you talk with Ghost, an AI companion, and get curated introductions to people who are truly compatible.
We strive to be:
Intentional: Every question we ask and every match we create has a purpose.
Authentic: Voice captures emotion, nuance, and intent in a way text and photos can’t, revealing personality in its most genuine form.
Private: Your trust and privacy are our priority. We optimize for consent and transparency in every experience we build.
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Ghost is designed for real human connection, not performance or endless browsing.
You do not create a public profile or swipe through people. You talk to Ghost about who you are and what kind of connections you want, whether that is friendship, dating, and/or professional. Ghost builds a private, holistic profile of you, and you get matches only when there is strong compatibility.
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Ghost is an artificial intelligence agent that asks you questions about who you are and who you’d like to meet in order for our system to curate thoughtful introductions. You can speak to Ghost verbally or via messaging.
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To create an account:
Enter your email address.
Check your email for a secure sign in link.
Tap the link to return to the app and create your account.
You do not need a password. Each sign in link is secure and time limited.
Once your account is set up, you’ll be asked to provide your first name, the city where you live, and at least one existing social media profile.
Unless your email is already on the allowlist, you’ll be asked to verify your university affiliation by using a “.edu” email or uploading a picture proof (e.g. transcript, diploma, etc.). Once verified, you’ll be automatically added to the community associated with your university and get full access to the platform.
At this time, you’ll only be able to fully use the Ghost app if you belong to a community on the platform. If you don’t, you’ll be placed on our waitlist and we will notify you as soon as this restriction is lifted.
account
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To log in:
Enter your email address.
Check your email for a secure sign in link.
Tap the link to return to the app.
You do not need a password. Each sign in link is secure and time limited.
If you no longer have access to your email and are unable to log in, please contact us at help@ghostsocial.ai
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To log out:
Go to your profile by tapping on the icon in the top right corner of the app.
Click on the settings icon in the bottom left corner of your profile page.
Tap on the log out button.
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To update the email associated with your account, please contact us at help@ghostsocial.ai for our team to assist you.
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Currently, the only way to update your name is to reach out directly to our team at help@ghostsocial.ai to request the change.
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Linking your social media profiles (whether LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or X) provides your matches with more information about you and a way to better validate your identity. Additionally, we use the public information on your profiles to fill out parts of your Ghost Social profile so you don’t have to repeat information.
To update your linked social profiles:
Go to your profile by tapping on the icon in the top right corner.
Click on the settings icon in the bottom left corner of your profile page.
Tap on Account.
Tap on Social Profiles and enter the new URL or username.
Click on the Update button to complete.
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Your location is the city where you live (i.e. spend most of your time). It helps Ghost find relevant IRL matches near you.
To update your location:
Go to your profile by tapping on the icon in the top right corner.
Click on the settings icon in the bottom left corner of your profile page.
Tap on Account.
Tap on Location and search for your new city.
Click on the Update button to complete.
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You can enable or disable the app’s push notifications in your device settings. We recommend keeping them on so you do not miss new matches or messages.
You may also unsubscribe from email notifications directly in the emails you receive.
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To request the deletion of your account within the app:
Go to your profile by tapping on the icon in the top right corner.
Click on the settings icon in the bottom left corner of your profile page.
Tap on Account.
Tap on “Request account deletion”
Once confirmed, our team will received the request and follow-up directly with you via email to proceed.
You may also request the deletion of your account by reaching out directly to our team at privacy@ghostsocial.ai.
It’s important to note that once your account is deleted, your data and matches will be permanently removed and cannot be restored. You cannot deactivate your account without deleting it permanently.
profile
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You create your profile by having conversations with Ghost and linking your social media profiles.
When talking or messaging with Ghost, the AI will synthesize your answers to the questions it poses in order to capture a nuanced understanding of who you are and who you’d like to meet.
You can view your profile by clicking on the profile icon in the top right corner of the app. You won’t be able to make edits yourself: just let Ghost know what you want to change or add, and it will be updated for you.
Remember that your profile remains private, meaning that no one besides you will see it. The more you share, the better your matches will be.
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You can communicate with Ghost by talking or typing.
To talk with Ghost:
Go to the home screen of the app.
Tap the “talk” button to start the conversation.
Make sure you’ve enable microphone permissions on your device. You can change this anytime in your device settings.
Ghost will ask you questions to understand who you are and what types of connections you are looking for to create your profile.
You can skip any questions. No one will hear your conversations.
To end the conversation, simply tap the “end” button again or switch tabs.
You can message with Ghost by tapping the “type” icon in the home tab.
We recommend using voice for longer conversations to build your profile and messaging for quicker exchanges.
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Your profile stays up to date by communicating with Ghost. As you answer more questions and share changes about your life, Ghost adjusts your profile automatically.
For quick edits, using type mode might be faster, but to add nuance and context, talk mode is best.
Note that it may take a few minutes for your profile to be updated as we process any new information.
To update your name, you’ll need to contact our team at support@ghostsocial.ai
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To update your profile picture:
Go to your profile by tapping on the icon in the top right corner.
Tap on the camera icon under your profile picture.
Upload the picture you’d like to use.
This photo will be visible to your matches.
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The people you’ve matched with can only see:
Your first name
Your profile photo
Your city
Your social profile link(s)
Communities you’re a part of
Why you were matched
No one can view your full profile. Other members cannot browse or search for you.
matches
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After Ghost gets to know you via short conversations:
Your profile is added to our graph neural network.
Our system will identify the most compatible matches for you within your communities.
Every week on the same day and at the same time there will be a match drop: you’ll get notified if you’ve got a new match.
At this point, you’ll be able to see your match’s profile picture, location, social links, and communities, and context about why you were matched.
A group chat will be created and Ghost will prompt you with a personalized icebreaker to get the conversation started.
All members of the match will need to send a message within 24 hours of the match being created, otherwise it will disappear forever.
You can choose to unmatch at any point.
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A match drop is the moment when matches are delivered.
The countdown in the Home tab indicates how much time there is before the next match drop.
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Many factors impact how matches are created, including but not limited to:
Mutual compatibility: our matching engine has reasons to believe that all parties involved will benefit from the match. Specifically, it takes into consideration alignment in the type of connection you’re looking for, physical proximity, and hobbies or interests in common.
Engagement level: the more you’re active on the platform and responsive to previous matches, the more likely you are to get a match.
Previous feedback: after every match, you’ll be asked to provide feedback about it, which is then used to inform future matches. Over time, your matches will get better.
The reasons you were matched will be visible to both you and your matches.
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Your matches can see:
Your first name
Your profile picture
Your city
Your social profiles
Your communities
The reason you were matched
Your full profile (i.e. anything in the “Your private profile” section) and your conversations with Ghost remain will always private.
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The timer in the Home tab shows the nearest upcoming match drop across all of the communities you’re a part of. Communities can have both recurring match drops (weekly, monthly, etc.) and one-time drops for specific events, so you may have multiple upcoming drops at the same time.
We always prioritize quality over quantity, so we cannot guarantee that you’ll receive a match. Matches depend on factors like the information you provide, your recent matches, your engagement level, and the communities you’ve joined, among other factors.
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You’ll get up to 3 high-quality matches per match drop depending on the quantity set by the host. Sometimes fewer, if there aren’t great fits. We’d rather wait than force a bad intro.
How many you get depends on a few key factors:
Compatibility: You’ll only be matched when there’s a strong mutual fit. We prioritize the highest-quality connections first, so every intro is meaningful.
Engagement: Being active and responsive increases your chances of getting matched.
Communities: The more communities you’re part of, and the more active they are, the more opportunities there are to match.
You can pause matches at any time if you’d like to opt out of match drops.
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Not always. Whether a match expires depends on the settings for that specific match drop set by the host.
If a match is set to expire, you’ll be able to see both that it has an expiration and how much time you have to reply. Reply windows can vary between 1–7 days.
If no one, or only one person responds, the match will expire and the conversation will disappear.
Expired matches can’t be recovered or rematched.
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No. You will only get matched with people within your communities.
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Whether a match is 1:1 or a group (up to 15 people) depends on the settings for that specific match drop set by the host. You can view this info on the match drop.
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Yes.
To skip a specific match drop within a community:
Go to the Communities tab and select the community.
Tap “Skip” on the specific match drop you’d like to opt out of.
To pause all match drops:
Go to your profile by tapping the icon in the top right corner.
Tap the settings icon in the bottom right corner of your profile page.
Tap “Pause match drops.”
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To remove yourself from a match:
Go to the Matches tab.
Select the match’s conversation.
Click on the three dot menu in the top right corner of the chat.
Tap on “Unmatch.”
Once you’ve confirmed, the conversation with the match will be deleted from your inbox and you will never get this match again. The other members of the match will not be notified.
If it is a 1:1 match, the conversation will be deleted for the other person as well. If it is a group match, you will be removed from the conversation and other members will remain a part of it.
This action cannot be undone.
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In the event of harmful behavior within a match, we encourage you to report the match to our team so we can take action and keep our platform safe for everyone.
To report a match, you have to:
Go to the Matches tab.
Select the match’s conversation.
Click on the three dot menu in the top right corner of the chat.
Tap on “Report.”
Once you’ve confirmed, our team will get notified of the report and take appropriate action.
This will also result in an unmatch action. The other members of the match will not be notified of your report.
If it is a 1:1 match, the conversation will be deleted for the other person as well. If it is a group match, you will be removed from the conversation and other members will remain a part of it.
This action cannot be undone.
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If you joined through an event, you will automatically participate in any community-wide match drops.
You may opt out at any time by navigating to the respective community and match drop and tapping “Skip.” You may also pause all match drops in Settings.
communities
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You can join a public community by searching for it or through an invite link. Private communities can only be joined through invite links.
Ghost may also suggest communities for you to join based on your location, as well as your university community if you sign up with LinkedIn.
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Only hosts can see all the members in their community. You will only able to see the members you are matched with.
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Yes, you will be able to search for any public community on Ghost. Private communities are unlisted and can only be joined through an invite link.
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Anyone can join a public community.
Private communities can only joined through an invite link.
Hosts can remove members at any time. -
To leave a community:
Go to the Communities tab.
Tap on the community you’d like to leave.
Click on “Leave community.”
Once confirmed, you will be removed from the community and it will no longer appear in your list of communities.
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We are currently open to Stanford only. However, we’ll soon be opening up community creation through our host portal to everyone!