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How to Get on Raya Explore this Article Sections 1 How do you get accepted on Raya? 2 How long does it take to hear back from Raya? 3 Tips for Getting Accepted 4 How much does it cost to be on Raya? 5 How many followers do you have to have to be on Raya? 6 Can an average person get on Raya? 7 What is the Raya app like? + Show 4 more... - Show less... Other Sections Video Tips and Warnings Related Articles References Co-authored by Maria Avgitidis and Janice Tieperman
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This article was co-authored by Maria Avgitidis and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Maria Avgitidis is the CEO & Matchmaker of Agape Match, a matchmaking service based out of New York City. For over a decade, she has successfully combined four generations of family matchmaking tradition with modern relationship psychology and search techniques to ensure her professional clientele are introduced to their ultimate match. Maria and Agape Match have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, Fast Company, CNN, Esquire, Elle, Reuters, Vice, and Thrillist. There are 10 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 320,921 times.
Hoping to set up a profile on Raya? This exclusive, membership-based dating app is well-known for its famous clientele, including celebs like Channing Tatum, Kiernan Shipka, Liza Koshy, and Drew Barrymore.[1]XResearch source Although it’s free to download in the App and Google Play Stores, it isn’t as simple to join as generic matchmaking apps like Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge. No worries, though—we’ve outlined everything you need to know about this prestigious app, so you can have the best shot at getting accepted on the platform.
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Section 1 of 7:
How do you get accepted on Raya?
1 Provide your basic information and Instagram username. Like most dating apps, Raya asks for some basic info, like your first and last name, email address, and birthdate. The platform also asks you to include your Instagram username.
An Instagram account is required for your Raya application—you’ll have to make an account for yourself if you don’t have one.
Raya asks applicants to “use an Instagram account that is most representative of your online identity as it will be used for verification purposes.” So, make sure you aren’t including a friend or random celebrity’s Instagram here, or your application probably won’t be accepted.
According to Raya’s website, the committee uses your Instagram profile to get an idea of “how you see the world.”[2]XResearch source
2 Include specific information about your location and career. The Raya application asks you to list both your current city and hometown. The app also asks you to provide your “career industry,” and gives you a list of options to check off (like Athletics, Film, Beauty, Medicine, etc.). You’re also asked to include your job position, along with the company you work for.
You can select up to 2 career industries on your application.
You don’t have to list your employer if you don’t want to.
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3 Get a referral from a current Raya user. The staff at Raya really value community, camaraderie, and familiarity among their user base. Because of this, all Raya applicants need to receive an official referral from an existing member to ensure that you’ll be a good fit for the app.[3]XResearch source On the last step of your application, Raya asks you to include a Raya member that can back you up during the application process.
Check in with your friends and acquaintances and see if any of them are already signed up through the site.
If you don’t personally know anyone on Raya, try networking on social media instead! Make a quick Twitter or Instagram post asking for a referral, and see if anyone reaches out.
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How long does it take to hear back from Raya?
It can take days, months, or years to hear back from Raya. Raya’s anonymous selection committee doesn’t provide an estimate for when they accept or deny applications, so it’s impossible to predict if/when you’ll hear from them. Raya also doesn’t tell you if your application was rejected—instead, you’re left “pending” indefinitely on the app’s waitlist.[4]XResearch source If you’re accepted, you’ll be invited to use the app for a monthly fee.[5]XResearch source
Some people hear back from Raya in a matter of days, while some people are stuck on the waitlist for over a year.[6]XResearch source
Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t get accepted. Raya only greenlights about 8 out of every 100 applicants, which gives them a tougher admittance record than Harvard Business School.[7]XResearch source
Some celebrities don’t even get accepted onto Raya! Singer Demi Lovato and reality TV star Hannah Brown have both had trouble getting on the platform.[8]XResearch source
Section 3 of 7:
Tips for Getting Accepted
1 Increase your social media following. Some of Raya’s most famous members are well-known and have a significant following. So, it’s safe to assume that having a large following can make your application stand out. Focus on boosting your Instagram follower count specifically, since you’ll be giving your Instagram username to the Raya team.
Try boosting your social media presence on sites like TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter, too.
2 Develop expertise in an interesting field. Raya officially approaches their selection process as though they’re inviting a handful of people to an exclusive dinner party. They’re looking for “guests” that have something engaging and unique to bring to the dinner conversation—this includes your career and pastimes.[9]XResearch source
Use the checklist of career industries provided on the Raya application as a reference point. Careers in athletics, film, food, journalism, literature, music, philanthropy, TV, theater, travel, business, media, government, medicine, science, tech, beauty, fashion, design, and photography are all professional backgrounds that Raya seems to be on the lookout for.
Raya is especially interested in accepting people who add “something extra” to the conversation, like “poets, painters, NASA scientists, and cancer researchers.”
3 Reach out to the Raya team directly at [email protected]. If your Raya application is “pending” for a long time, send an email to the Raya team and see what they have to say. Just keep in mind that Raya gets a lot of emails each day, and they may not be able to reply to yours very quickly (if at all).[10]XResearch source
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How much does it cost to be on Raya?
Monthly membership starts at $19.99. According to Raya’s official “App Store Preview” page, base membership costs $19.99 a month. You can also buy a membership for multiple months at a time—the app’s list of “In-App Purchases” is pretty vague, but it’s safe to assume that a 6-month membership costs $89.99 while a 12-month membership costs $119.99.[11]XResearch source
Some people claim that Raya membership only costs $7.99 per month, but this price point isn’t listed on their official app page.
You can also pay for extra features on the app, like buying extra likes and signing up for a premium Raya+ membership.
Section 5 of 7:
How many followers do you have to have to be on Raya?
Raya doesn’t actually have a follower requirement. Some people suggest having at least 5,000 followers to get accepted on the site, but Raya’s official website doesn’t list a specific follower requirement. Still, Raya is all about finding people who share “a common bond with fellow members of a community,” so it definitely won’t hurt to have a high Instagram following.[12]XResearch source
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Can an average person get on Raya?
Yes, non-celebrities can be accepted on Raya. Although Raya’s claim to fame is being the “celebrity dating app,” non-celebrities definitely have a shot at getting accepted onto the app. Even college students have reported getting accepted.[13]XResearch source
Section 7 of 7:
What is the Raya app like?
1 Raya profiles are like a slideshow of pictures paired with music. Standard dating apps often leave you swiping through a series of selfies—Raya, however, takes a different approach. On the platform, your profile is more like a “story,” where your profile pictures cycle to the background music of your choice.[14]XResearch source
2 The app gives you 10 days to chat with your match. A “match” occurs once you and another person mutually hit each other’s “heart” profile icon.[15]XResearch source You each have 10 days to shoot over a message and get the ball rolling; otherwise, the match expires and neither of you can connect again through the app.[16]XResearch source
3 Screenshots are forbidden on the app. Raya is a super private community, and taking screenshots of your chats or other people’s profiles is a strict no-no. If you take a screenshot while using the app, you could get kicked off the platform.[17]XResearch source
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If you do get accepted, be sure to follow Raya’s official terms and conditions really carefully. The Raya team won’t hesitate to remove you if you violate their terms of use and community guidelines. You can read them here: https://www.rayatheapp.com/termsofservice. Thanks Helpful 7 Not Helpful 10
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Co-authored by: Maria Avgitidis Matchmaker & Dating Expert This article was co-authored by Maria Avgitidis and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Maria Avgitidis is the CEO & Matchmaker of Agape Match, a matchmaking service based out of New York City. For over a decade, she has successfully combined four generations of family matchmaking tradition with modern relationship psychology and search techniques to ensure her professional clientele are introduced to their ultimate match. Maria and Agape Match have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, Fast Company, CNN, Esquire, Elle, Reuters, Vice, and Thrillist. This article has been viewed 320,921 times. 23 votes - 80% Co-authors: 4Updated: December 11, 2025 Views: 320,921 Categories: Online Dating Services In other languages Indonesian Italian Spanish Dutch Japanese
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1 Provide your basic information and Instagram username. Like most dating apps, Raya asks for some basic info, like your first and last name, email address, and birthdate. The platform also asks you to include your Instagram username. 
2 Include specific information about your location and career. The Raya application asks you to list both your current city and hometown. The app also asks you to provide your “career industry,” and gives you a list of options to check off (like Athletics, Film, Beauty, Medicine, etc.). You’re also asked to include your job position, along with the company you work for. 
3 Get a referral from a current Raya user. The staff at Raya really value community, camaraderie, and familiarity among their user base. Because of this, all Raya applicants need to receive an official referral from an existing member to ensure that you’ll be a good fit for the app.[3] On the last step of your application, Raya asks you to include a Raya member that can back you up during the application process. 
It can take days, months, or years to hear back from Raya. Raya’s anonymous selection committee doesn’t provide an estimate for when they accept or deny applications, so it’s impossible to predict if/when you’ll hear from them. Raya also doesn’t tell you if your application was rejected—instead, you’re left “pending” indefinitely on the app’s waitlist.[4] If you’re accepted, you’ll be invited to use the app for a monthly fee.[5] 
1 Increase your social media following. Some of Raya’s most famous members are well-known and have a significant following. So, it’s safe to assume that having a large following can make your application stand out. Focus on boosting your Instagram follower count specifically, since you’ll be giving your Instagram username to the Raya team. 
2 Develop expertise in an interesting field. Raya officially approaches their selection process as though they’re inviting a handful of people to an exclusive dinner party. They’re looking for “guests” that have something engaging and unique to bring to the dinner conversation—this includes your career and pastimes.[9] 
3 Reach out to the Raya team directly at [email protected]. If your Raya application is “pending” for a long time, send an email to the Raya team and see what they have to say. Just keep in mind that Raya gets a lot of emails each day, and they may not be able to reply to yours very quickly (if at all).[10] Advertisement 
Monthly membership starts at $19.99. According to Raya’s official “App Store Preview” page, base membership costs $19.99 a month. You can also buy a membership for multiple months at a time—the app’s list of “In-App Purchases” is pretty vague, but it’s safe to assume that a 6-month membership costs $89.99 while a 12-month membership costs $119.99.[11] 
Raya doesn’t actually have a follower requirement. Some people suggest having at least 5,000 followers to get accepted on the site, but Raya’s official website doesn’t list a specific follower requirement. Still, Raya is all about finding people who share “a common bond with fellow members of a community,” so it definitely won’t hurt to have a high Instagram following.[12] Advertisement 
Yes, non-celebrities can be accepted on Raya. Although Raya’s claim to fame is being the “celebrity dating app,” non-celebrities definitely have a shot at getting accepted onto the app. Even college students have reported getting accepted.[13] 
1 Raya profiles are like a slideshow of pictures paired with music. Standard dating apps often leave you swiping through a series of selfies—Raya, however, takes a different approach. On the platform, your profile is more like a “story,” where your profile pictures cycle to the background music of your choice.[14] 
2 The app gives you 10 days to chat with your match. A “match” occurs once you and another person mutually hit each other’s “heart” profile icon.[15] You each have 10 days to shoot over a message and get the ball rolling; otherwise, the match expires and neither of you can connect again through the app.[16] 
3 Screenshots are forbidden on the app. Raya is a super private community, and taking screenshots of your chats or other people’s profiles is a strict no-no. If you take a screenshot while using the app, you could get kicked off the platform.[17] Advertisement