Soul is a Chinese social-discovery app that people may use to make friends or meet potential dates. It is not a promise of a match, and its avatar-based presentation does not mean you are anonymous to the platform. This guide concerns the Chinese Soul app operated by Shanghai Renyimen.
The official Soul website describes a social platform built around interaction and shared interests. Start there to identify the correct app, especially if your app store shows similarly named products.
Who can register?
Soul’s user agreement requires users to be at least 18. Its privacy policy, effective August 7, 2026, describes phone-based registration, birthday and gender information, and a registration questionnaire. Some features require additional identity checks. Follow the requirements displayed for your account; do not use another person’s identity.
Set up a profile and explore the app
- Download through the official site’s app-store links and read the current terms and privacy notice.
- Use your own supported phone number and complete the code verification offered. A third-party sign-in option may still require a phone number.
- Complete the required profile and questionnaire honestly. Choose a nickname and avatar that do not reveal information you want to keep private.
- Explore the social features available in your version. Start with a conversation about a shared interest rather than assuming every person is seeking a date.
Interface examples from the original guide are retained below. Menu names, layout and available features may differ in your current app.
Check privacy before sharing
Review what other users can see on your profile, who can contact you, and which permissions you have granted. A nickname is not a substitute for privacy controls. Avoid posting your home address, travel documents or live location in public content.
For account-specific questions, Soul’s privacy policy points to 自己 → 设置 → 帮助和反馈 (Me → Settings → Help & Feedback). Use the support route inside the genuine app.
Using Soul for dating in Shanghai
Treat an online profile as an introduction, not identity verification. If you decide to meet, choose a public location you select and keep control of your transport and payment. An invitation to a particular bar or a request for money deserves a pause.
Compare dating apps used in Shanghai and read our guide to bar and dating scams. Features and store availability vary, so this guide does not promise an English interface or successful registration from every region.