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Chaperone mode
Chaperone (wali) mode: bring someone you trust
Link a chaperone (wali) — a parent, sibling or friend. Your matches see a badge in chat that they're present, so everyone knows where they stand.
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What is chaperone mode on Minkee?
Chaperone mode lets a Minkee member link a trusted person — a parent, sibling, relative, friend or religious leader — as their chaperone (wali). Matches see a "chaperone present" badge in the chat. The chaperone can't read your messages, and you can hide the badge, add another chaperone or remove one at any time from Profile › Settings › Chaperone.
How it works
Set up in three steps
- Ask for their Minkee ID
They'll find it in their app under Profile › Settings › Chaperone.
- Add them
Enter their ID, what you call them and how you know them — parent, sibling, friend, religious leader and more.
- Matches see the badge
A "chaperone present" badge shows in your chats. You can hide it any time.
Why people use it
Faith-led and family-involved dating, built in
For many Muslims, having a wali present is part of getting to know someone the right way. Others simply want a parent or close friend in the loop. Chaperone mode works for both — it's optional, and Minkee is open to everyone.
Family involved
Keep the people who matter most part of the journey from the start.
You stay in control
Hide the badge, add another chaperone or remove one whenever you choose.
The other side
Be someone's chaperone
Every Minkee member has a Minkee ID. Share yours with the person you're chaperoning and they add it in their app. You'll see everyone you chaperone in one place.
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Example ID. Yours is in Profile › Settings › Chaperone.
Do I have to use chaperone mode?
No. Chaperone mode is optional. It's there for anyone who wants family or a trusted friend involved.
Can my chaperone read my messages?
No. Chaperone mode links your accounts and shows a badge to your matches. It doesn't give your chaperone access to your chats.
Does my chaperone need a profile?
They need a Minkee account so they have a Minkee ID.
How do I remove a chaperone?
Go to Profile › Settings › Chaperone and remove them. They'll no longer be linked to your account, and matches won't see the badge.