Creating an account is free. The initial process of setting up your profile will require about 10 to 15 minutes of your time, but it’s well worth it. First you fill out your physical details, followed by lifestyle descriptors (e.g. exercise, leisure, favorites), and ending with miscellaneous details regarding education and family.
Then, you go through the same exact process to describe your ideal match. Again, it’s worth taking the time to fill this out properly. Afterwards, LFGDating lists all members who fit your match criteria. There doesn’t seem to be a way to browse through or query the member database directly, but that isn’t really necessary with this system.
Free members can respond to received messages but cannot send them. Premium membership, which costs $5 per month, grants unlimited messaging capabilities. This helps to cut down on spamming and trolling.