What is HastaMelap.com?

Hastamelap.com is the fastest growing matrimonial portal in Globally

What does Hastamelap.com do?

We offer a superior match-making experience for prospective brides and grooms to meet and communicate with each other by expanding the opportunities available to meet potential life partners and build lifelong relationships.

Why is Hastamelap.com useful?

It is one genuine platform which is working towards uniting like-minded souls by providing them one common stage where they can speak their heart out FREELY and know more about their prospective matches. On Hastamelap, the process of finding your someone special is simple and quick. All you need to do is register your profile on our site, specify your preferred partner criteria and begin with your life partner search.

How can I register on Hastamelap.com?

Making a profile on Hastamelap is a very simple process. To create your profile and become a member, click on 'Register' button on the homepage. A registration form will open and follow instructions. Once Completed, you will receive a confirmation email on your registered email id along with a confirmation link. Now, login and fill in all the rest of details & upload upto 8 profile pics.

Please explain some of the fields and terms used while registration?

  1. Email ID - Please use your active email ID to make a profile with HastaMelap as we’ll be sending match alerts, interesting information, latest blog articles and site communication will be sent to this registered email ID.
  2. Upload Biodata - This option is seen at the second stage of registration. It allows you to either create or upload your biodata from your computer.
  3. About me - We suggest you add those photos in this album which highlight your personality in general, giving a clear picture of you.
  4. My family - Add pictures of you having a good time with your family. This album helps to provide little more information to prospective matches not only about you, but also about your near and dear ones.
  5. My life - This album gives you liberty to add photos which can showcase what you like and dislike in life in general. You can share pictures of the places where you love to hang out, Pictures of you partying with your best friends; basically pics highlighting some of the best moments of your life.
  6. Gotra/Gothram - A Gotra is a classification and identification of castes in India. It indicates lineage systems, either patrilineal or matrilineal, in the Hindu community. Gotra is used as surname in many caste. Each of the gotras is normally named after a great ancient Rishi, and belonging to a particular gotra generally implies patrilineal descension from the rishi, whom the gotra is named after. In South India, Tulu and Malayalee communities have their own lineage system that is matrilineal. The Tulu lineage system is called bari or bali and Malayalee lineage system is called illam.
  7. Ancestral Origin - This section allows you to add the information about origin of your ancestors and your native place.
  8. Special Cases - 'Special Cases' is a category created for members who are differently abled either by birth or due to any accident. The 'Special Cases' option also includes HIV positive members.
  9. Manglik - Manglik is a criteria determined by the position of stars at the time of your birth. It is generally calculated using the date of birth, time of birth and the Janam Patri (Horoscope). Manglik generally implies that there are some negative forces of matrimony that influence your life. In the case of Hindu weddings, it is preferred if a Manglik boy enters into a matrimonial alliance with a Manglik girl and vice versa, the theory being that 2 negatives make a positive. The Manglik option is important to only those people who are particular about horoscopes.

How can I complete/Edit my profile on Hastamelap.com?

You can easily edit your profile on Hastamelap just by following these simple steps:

  1. Click on your profile image or name displayed on extreme top right corner of the screen.
  2. Click on 'edit profile'.
  3. Then select from various sections of profile information you wish to edit. You can choose to edit your profile information under these heads: profile picture, basic information, physical appearance, education and work, religion and astro information, family information, lifestyle and interest, and contact information.

What are the benefits of registering on Hastamelap.com?

Following are the benefits you enjoy by registering with us:

  1. Hastamelap.com is India's only matrimonial site where you can connect with matches and talk to them FREELY without anyone forcing you to buy any paid subscription.
  2. With our newly launched 'CHAT' feature, it's easier to stay connected with like-minded matches 24*7.
  3. Just by entering your preferred partner preferences, you start getting suggestions of similar matches with whom you can connect easily.

Can I register a matrimonial profile on behalf of a relative or a friend?

Yes. You can make a profile on behalf of your relative or friend.

How much do I have to pay to register on Hastamelap.com?

Registration on Hastamelap.com is absolutely free. Go ahead, register and post your profile right NOW!

How long does it take to register and create a matrimonial profile on Hastamelap.com?

Registration and profile creation on Hastamelap.com is an extremely simple and fast process. The registration won't take more than 5 minutes and you can complete your profile in just 10 minutes only.

The form seems to be bit lengthy. Do I need to fill it entirely?

We understand that it may become tedious for you to fill a long form in one single shot. However, matrimony is serious business and it is important to convey detailed information to interested members. The more information you provide about yourself the more likely you are to be contacted by other members registered on Hastamelap. So request you to take out some time to complete your profile to get best match results.

What is the advantage of verifying my contact number? How can I do it?

After you enter your mobile number and register with us, you receive an auto-generated OTP via SMS.. Verify the number is important so that you do not miss out on any important communication, information, or notification from Hastamelap. If you are not able to verify your number on your own, or if you are an NRI member, then kindly mail us any one of the following documents - mobile bill copy, passport copy, driving licence, aadhar card, voter ID or pan card at support@hastamelap.com, along with your profile ID.

What is a Profile ID? Is it important?

This is auto- generated unique Id. This unique Id is for every individual who registers on Hastamelap.com. It is important and helpful because a user can see your profile details by inputting the profile ID in the given profile ID box whenever he/she wishes to search for your profile.

Are there any specific Do's and Don'ts while creating a matrimonial profile on Hastamelap.com?

You can always make sure to follow some Do's and Don'ts while registering with us.

Do's

  1. Complete your profile at the time of registration for better match results.
  2. Verify your phone no. and your email address to receive timely information and notifications from Hastamelap.
  3. Add photos to your profile to be seen in matrimonial search and increase responses by 20 times.
  4. Add your social and professional network to your Hastamelap account to find common contacts and interests and develop better communication with prospective matches.
  5. Add complete details about your desired partner.
  6. Add your astro details for horoscope matching.
  7. Add your education, occupation, lifestyle and religious information.
  8. Add your hobbies, interests and your family details to make an impressive profile.
  9. Please make sure to add relevant and correct information in all the fields so that we are able to suggest suitable matches.
  10. Also please describe yourself as much as you can in the second stage of registration as elaborate information about you gives better understanding of your personality and suggesting suitable matches becomes easier.
  11. After registration is complete, please remember to update your profile regularly as profile with updated information get better and fresh matches.

Don'ts

  1. Do not leave any field incomplete while registering and creating your profile.
  2. Don't forget to add a nice profile picture.
  3. Do not provide incorrect and irrelevant information related to your profile.

While registering, I got an error message which says that my email address is already registered with Hastamelap.com and I must specify another email address. Why does this happen?

That message signifies that you are already registered with the same email ID which you are trying to input and you cannot register with the same ID again. Or you can create a profile with a new email ID. And, in case you are trying to register on behalf of both your son and daughter, then you have to create two different profiles with two separate email IDs.

What is partner profile?

Partner profile essentially includes details that you would desire in your preferred partner. This gives us a better understanding of your ideal partner and we suggest matches based on your preferences. Also, it helps other members understand what kind of life partner you are exactly looking for.

How to delete my profile from SimplyMarry?

  1. Login to Hastamelap.com.
  2. Click on Profile image or Name
  3. Select Privacy Settings
  4. Select Edit option under Profile Settings Section
  5. Choose "Send Profile Removal Request"
  6. Select "reason for removal", type password and save changes

I can't find the information I need. How can I get that?

You can write to us at support@hastamelap.com or share your feedback with us and we will surely help you out.

Where can I upload my photograph?

You have the option of uploading your photograph on My Profile Page. You can upload maximum of 8 photographs.

  1. About me - We suggest you add those photos in this album which highlight your personality in general, giving a clear picture of you.
  2. My family - Add pictures of you having a good time with your family. This album helps to provide little more information to prospective matches not only about you, but also about your near and dear ones.
  3. My life - This album gives you liberty to add photos which can showcase what you like and dislike in life in general. You can share pictures of the places where you love to hang out, Pictures of you partying with your best friends; basically pics highlighting some of the best moments of your life.
You can further choose to make the photograph visible or hidden or protected. However, having a photograph uploaded would enhance your profile further.

Why should I attach my photograph to my Hastamelap profile?

A picture is worth a thousand words and makes your profile impressive. Our statistics have clearly revealed that adding photographs to your matrimonial profile not only increases the number of times your profile is viewed but also multiplies the level of responses to your profile. And in addition, it enables you to get featured in Photo Searches.

Are there any Do's & Don'ts I need to take care of while uploading my photograph?

  1. The image file should be in JPG, GIF or PNG Format.
  2. Size of each photograph must not exceed 4 MB.
  3. The ideal width & height is more than 260(W) x 360(H) pixels or 3.5(W) x 5(H) inches or 9(W) x 13(H) cm.
  4. Moreover, your chosen photograph(s) must be in accordance with the socially acceptable standards. SimplyMarry.com reserves the right to remove/delete any photograph that violates socially accepted norms of decency and/or contains any form of nudity.
  5. Also, do not post caricatures or copyrighted images.

How do I add photographs to my profile?

  1. Upload the picture from your computer
    1. Login with your Hastamelap ID
    2. Click on "My Profile"
    3. Click on "Upload Photo"
    4. Click on the "Browse" button, select a photograph you want to upload from your computer and click on "Upload". You can upload up to 5 photographs in each of the three albums and choose any one as your default photo. Also, you can choose any of the privacy options provided at this stage.
  2. Through Facebook
    At the third stage of registration, you have an option to import photos from your Facebook account. With just one click, you can easily add images from your FB profile. Take a look at the steps:
    1. Click on "Import your photos"
    2. Enter your Facebook login details
    3. Choose any of your Facebook album
    4. Choose any particular photo from that album
    5. Choose one of the three albums from the dropdown shown under every photo
    6. Click "continue" and your photo is added from Facebook to your SM profile..

Is it safe to post my photo along with my profile?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to add a photograph to your profile as we have ensured that the privacy controls remain in your command. All your posted photographs are coded and tamperproof. Moreover, you have the facility to display your photo only to members you are interested in. Finally, you can change your photo display settings whenever you want to.

How do I login and logout from Hastamelap.com?

The login and logout options are found at the top right corner of Hastamelap. Please note that you can now log in using only your email Id which you have used while registering with us.

  1. Login procedure: Simply click "Login". Enter your Email id and password and login to your Hastamelap account.
  2. Logout procedure: By clicking on the profile image, you can opt to logout from your Hastamelap account.
    There are stages of logging out.
    1. Partial logout- Here you have the option to go back to your prospective matches once again and search for your match.
    2. Logout- And if you really wish to leave the site for the time being, then choose to logout completely.

Can I be permanently logged into my account to avoid logging in every time I visit Hastamelap.com?

Yes, you can be logged into your account permanently. While logging into your account, select the checkbox option "Keep me signed in" unless I logout, that can be seen below the password box. When you select this option and login, you can remain logged into your Hastamelap.com without requiring to login again when you visit next time. To logout, just click your name or photo found at the top right corner of the website.

Is it safe to be permanently logged into Hastamelap.com?

If you share your computer with other people, then your Hastamelap.com information will be vulnerable to tampering. In any case, as a safety precaution, if you do not use Hastamelap.com for 30 minutes, you will be asked to login again. Even if you choose to remain logged in, after 30 minutes you will be asked to login again for security reasons.

Can other registered members see when am I logged in?

Yes, definitely other members on the site can see you online when you are logged in, on a condition that the other member has to be added in your contact list.

How can I change my Email id?

  1. Go to "My profile"
  2. Choose "edit my profile"
  3. Select "Authentification" that can be as first option seen in the left part of page
  4. Provide your new email ID
  5. Click on "save changes"

How can I change my password?

  1. Go to "My profile"
  2. Choose "edit my profile"
  3. Select "Authentification" that can be as first option seen in the left part of page
  4. Click "change password"
  5. Provide your new password and re-type new password
  6. Click on "save changes"

What if I forget my password?

Click on the "Forgot Password" link on the login page and enter your "Email address". Your "Matrimony ID" and "Password" will be mailed to you immediately. Your Email address should be the one registered with us. Also remember to reset your password after we send you the new password in mail.

How can I search for my partner on Hastamelap.com? What are the search options available?

The search on Hastamelap.com has been designed in a user-friendly way so that it is always effective and yields the results that you are looking for. You can simply login to Hastamelap.com and click on "search" and go ahead finding your match. Please explain "My Saved Searches" Irritated of filling your preferences each time you are looking for a match? Then why don't you use our 'Saved Search' option and save your criteria. Saved Search is relevant not only for a match seeker, but also for family members who might login to look for a match for you. You can also name your saved search so that next time you login it's easier to look for matches based on those preferences. Just by clicking on 'Run' you can get the results based on your saved preferences.

What are my Last 3 Searches?

"Last 3 searches" shows your recent activity related to match search. It also gives you the date and time of your last search activity.

In what order partner search results are displayed?

The search results are displayed based on the activity rate of match seeker and also suitable profiles. More active profiles are displayed first in the search result page.

  1. Send Message - You can enter your email ID and send your message.
  2. Shortlist - After selecting a few profiles, when you click on this link, the selected profiles would be saved in the Shortlisted Profiles section. But remember, you should be logged in for using the service.

What is Profile ID search?

This is auto- generated unique ID. A user can see your profile details by inputting the profile ID in the given profile ID box. This unique ID is for every individual person who registers on SimplyMarry.

From where can I "Express Interest" in a profile?

Through "Send Message" you can express interest in a profile in your own words.

I can't find "Express Interest" button?

Express Interest button has been replaced by send message button. Through send message, you can initiate conversation with your match in your own words for FREE.

Is sending a message free?

Yes sending messages is free on Hastamelap.

How will I know that my message has been sent to the member?

After sending a message you will see confirmation regarding the same as a pop up.

Where can I see my sent messages?

In "Message Centre" under "Sent" tab you can see all your sent messages.

From where can I read a message?

You can read all your messages in Inbox. You can see "Message Centre" on site header, once you take your mouse on that tab, you will see a dropdown with INBOX section listed there. Click on the same and to go to your Inbox to read the messages.

How can I read a message in my Inbox?

On the left hand side of your Inbox, you can view members who have sent you messages. Clicking against any of these members will open their message on the right hand side.

While reading a message, why site is asking me to click "Yes" or "No" before showing the message? And what happen if I click any of these.

Those "Yes/No" options are with a message you've received from member in your Inbox. Before showing member's message, site takes your consent whether you really want to read that message or not. If you click "Yes" button, then site intimates other member on your behalf that you are too interested to take discussion further. If you choose "No", then the site intimates the same to other member on your behalf and once you select "No", then any further message from this member will be moved to your trash section automatically.

When I am viewing a profile, there is message on the top with "Yes" or "No" options. What happens if I chose either of the options?

Those "Yes/No" options are with a message you've received from members whose profile pages you are viewing. Before showing member's message, site takes your consent whether you really want to read that message or not. If you click "Yes" button, then site intimates other member on your behalf that you too are interested to take the discussion further. If you choose "No", then the site intimates the same to other member on your behalf and once you select "No", then any further message from this member will be moved to your trash section automatically.

I have accidently clicked "No" to read the message. From where can I read that message now?

By clicking on "No" button, your message is automatically moved to your "Trash" section. If you want to retrieve that message, you can go to your "Trash" section. There you can retrieve member's message you accidently denied. Once you select that message, the site will ask for a confirmation regarding the same. Once you click "Yes" your message will automatically be moved to your Inbox and you can read that member's message from there.

How can I reply to a message?

When you are reading a message, on top of it there is a section to reply. You can compose your message in that section and click reply button to send reply.

Can I read a message for FREE?

Yes, you can read a message for FREE, but for that your registered mobile number on Hastamelap should be verified

Is replying to a message free?

Yes, you can reply to any message for free.

How can I know whether a message is read or not?

On left hand side of Inbox, you can see a list of members from whom you have got the messages. You can identify whether message from a member is unread or read by seeing the colour of display. Unread messages are bold black whereas read messages are light grey. If you wish you can also filter your message by read and unread. At top of Inbox section there is option to "show" message i.e. filter your messages according to their read status.

How can I delete a message?

In Inbox on left hand side, where you see list of profiles from which you have received messages, against each profile there is a delete button (denoted with icon "x"). By clicking on "x" all messages from that member will be deleted and will be moved to trash.

From where can I read my deleted messages?

You can read your deleted messages in "Trash" section. You can go to trash section from Message Centre. Click "Message Centre", at top you will see "Trash" tab. By clicking on the same you'll be able to access the messages in Trash.

What is pending message?

To read any message, you have to give acceptance by clicking "Yes" or "No". If you haven't taken any action on a message, then that message becomes your pending message.

What are filtered messages?

While joining Hastamelap, you fill your desired partner preferences. So, if you've received a message from a member who doesn't match desired partner preference filled by you, that message is automatically marked as filtered. This way, it gets easy for you to prioritize whose message to read first.

I don't want to receive messages from a particular member. How can I stop him from messaging me?

There are two ways to stop a member from sending messages to you.

  1. Decline interest: If you select "No" to read member's message then we will intimate that member on your behalf that you've denied his messages. Also, any message in future from this member will be moved to your trash section automatically.
  2. Block member: In the Inbox, against all members there is button to block that member. If you click on this button, it will take you to a page where you can block a member. Once you block that member, you will never receive any communication from that member. You can also go to this page directly from your Privacy Settings.

Why do I see sudden information popping up on my screen?

This sudden information is called "Live Notification". It is the real time intimation of any new message that you receive from any of your match. You receive these notifications only after clicking "ALLOW" on the pop up which you see on the home page after logging into your SM profile.

How can I stop 'Live Notifications'?

There are two ways to discontinue receiving live notifications.

  1. Click on the "Setting" button of the pop up that you receive from Hastamelap. Then select "Block" and "Save Changes" to stop receiving notifications.

What is "My Activity"?

"My Activity" is your own personalized section on Hastamelap.com. The Dashboard is an all comprehensive briefcase which helps you to manage your profile information as well as to carry out your searches effectively. Based on the feedback that you receive, you can constantly update your profile through this section.

What are the features of "My activity"?

  1. Profile completeness: This section shows to what percent your profile is complete.
  2. Manage Photos: Here you can manage photos like importing photos from Facebook, adding photos to different albums, changing profile picture and photo settings.
  3. Edit profile: You can edit all the basic and other information of your account through this section.

What does "My Matches" section contain?

This section shows the profiles of the members who match your preferred partner profile. This is an auto-match making service.

  1. I'm Seeking: This is one way match making process. This section would have the list of the members whose profile matches your preferred partner criteria.
  2. Seeking me:This section would have the list of the members whose preferred partner profile is fulfilled by you.
  3. Yet to be viewed: This section would have the list of the members who match your preferred partner profile and you haven’t viewed them yet.

What does "Profile Visitor" section contain?

Profile Visitor section contains the following:

  1. Who viewed my profile: This section provides list of all the members who have recently viewed your matrimonial profile on Hastamelap through search or any other means. From this list you can get a glimpse of your listing and popularity of your profile on Hastamelap.
  2. Profiles I viewed: This section provides list of all the members whose profile you have recently viewed.
  3. Shortlisted Profiles: This section enables you to select and save the profiles that you have shortlisted while searching. The utility of these profiles is that you can view them later since you have shortlisted once. You can further compare within the selected profiles as well as initiate contact with profile you wish to meet.

What all is there in "My Contact" section?

This section contains your Accepted Members. These are those members who have shown consent to your messages, also you've shown consent to their messages.

What does "Relevant updates" section contain?

This section reflects the information your matches have added to their matrimony profile on Hastamelap. By clicking on "view more profiles", you can even choose to take different actions for any particular listed profile; send message, view full profile or download biodata.

What does "Respond to your alerts" mean?

This section lists your inbox messages to which you have not responded yet. This section displays requests received and pending related to photo upload, mobile request, astro & biodata requests.

What does "My Search" section mean

My search section saves your previous search query if any and gives you an option to quickly search by filling your basic requirements.

How can I Send a Message?

At the profile you choose to view, you can see a "Send Message" button in orange. Click on "Send Message" a pop-up will open with pre-filled message including your contact details. You can edit the message if wish to change or add to the pre-filled message, attach a file or video that you want to share and click send.

How can I request for photo?

To request for photo, click on image section of that profile which you are viewing currently and your request for photo is sent with a success message displayed on top.

How can I request for Biodata?

To request for biodata, click on "Biodata" in the request section displayed in the right side of a profile you are viewing. By clicking "Biodata", your request is sent with a success message displayed on top.

How can I request for Mobile Verification?

To request for mobile verification, click on "Mobile Verification" in the request section displayed in the right side of a profile you are viewing. By clicking "mobile Verification", your request is sent with a success message displayed on top.

How can I request for astro details?

At the profile you choose, you can see many options at the right side of profile image. There you can see one option of "request astro". To send request, simply click on "request astro".

How can I request for horoscope?

This procedure is exactly same as astro request. At the profile you choose, you can see many options at the right side of profile image. There you can see one option of "request astro". To send request, simply click on "request astro".

What are Hastamelap Alerts? Why should I subscribe to them?

There are email alerts, call Alerts and SMS alerts to which you are automatically subscribed at the time of registration.

How can I subscribe to Hastamelap Alerts on email or mobile phone?

To subscribe to hastamelap.com alerts on email or phone, follow these steps:

  1. Click on your profile image at the top right corner of screen
  2. Select "Privacy settings"
  3. Choose "Alert settings" and subscribe to all your preferred alerts

How can I unsubscribe from the SimplyMarry Alerts?

When you are in alert settings section, you can clearly see "edit" option. Click on "edit" and you find an option to "unsubscribe". Click unsubscribe and "Save changes".

Control the privacy of your profile!

We give you the power to choose who gets to see what you share on your SM profile. To set the privacy setting parameters click on your photo thumb at the top right corner of the page and click on 'privacy settings'.

What should I do if I face an error while using services of Hastamelap?

  1. The URL, which leads to the error message
  2. The error message
Also, you can write to us at support@hastamelap.com, along with your profile ID, contact information and the screenshot of the error. We will do our best to fix the issue.

What should I do if I see an offensive post on the site?

If you have noticed anything on the site that you believe is violation of our terms and conditions, then please use the 'Report Abuse' feature to bring it our notice. Our moderation team will review it and take necessary action as soon as possible. Please also note that the abuse feature should ONLY be used to report violations of our terms and conditions.

Why to add Hastamelap to my address book?

By adding info@hastamelap.com to your address book, you make sure that Hastamelap is now in your contact list. Hence, you'll receive all important notifications and alerts right in your inbox and thus, avoiding the possibility of such important mails landing in your spam.