Online speed dating works exactly like regular speed dating, except that you never have to leave the comfort of your own home! Online speed dating events are mini chat sessions where you chat with multiple people selected by the site through video, audio or text. For the best experience, a webcam is needed but you can go with a microphone almost just as well. When the session is done, you would have met a variety of candidates and chosen which ones you like. If they chose you as one of the people you like, you will be given their contact information. The rest is up to you!

A typincal session can have anywhere from 10 to 20 dates, where each date lasts about 3 to 5 minutes.

Events are usually organized by zip code and age, and will be available in of upcoming relevant events for your area. Some websites give you the ability to join any session as soon as you log into the site. Other sites have scheduled sessions that you must preregister for. Camlink for example has both options.