Getting Started

Hooking up in The OC has never been easier with HookupOC.com. We hope that every member finds exactly what they are looking for by providing a safe and fun environment.

Although you may be eager to begin searching for that special someone, we encourage all members to use caution when making your connections both online and offline. Below are some quick tips to help you get started and help you avoid some of the "creeps and trolls" lurking around the internet.

Using HookupOC.com
Getting to Know Other Members
In order to minimize spam and creeps, members can not message other members unless they are friends. In order to break the ice, members should leave comments on a perspective Hookups page.

Protect Your Identity
The world wide web is a scary place. Never give out your full name, email address, social security number, or mothers maiden name to someone else unless you feel comfortable and confident in doing so.

Get to Know Others at Your Own Pace
This site is geared to help introduce people. If another member tells you their life story, you do not have to feel obligated to do the same. Build a strong communication through our mail system before taking things to the next level.

Dealing with Uncertainty
If at any time you feel uneasy or threatened by another member, simply block them from contacting you. Although this is a site for people living in Orange County, California, we can not guarantee that every member is an OC resident. So before you start sending money to a member you fallen in love with, make sure that they are not a 12 year old scammer from a third world country trying to ripp you off.

Be Honest with Yourself and Others
Using a current photo and description will ONLY HELP you to find memorable hookups. Lying about your age or looks can kill a connection before it begins and Mom always said honesty is the best policy.

Report Abuse
HookupOC.com has a zero tolerance policy for abuse. If you experience any sort of abuse, we recommend that you block the user immediately and report them to us.

Meeting in the Real World
The First Encounter
So you made a connection and want to take it to the next level? From here, you are on your own. As much as we would like to have the same amount of control offline as we do online, HookupOC.com can not be there to protect you so use caution and good judgement. Meeting in a public place or in a group of friends is a good way to not only feel safe but also create a stress free meeting place.

Bring a Cell Phone
You can always take comfort in know that 911 is just 3 buttons away.

Take it Easy on the Booze
Everyone like to party but getting drunk not only impairs your judgement but also can leave you vulnerable.