Grindr Google Authorization Failed: How to fix “please try again later”

Quick answer The Grindr “Google authorization failed, please try again later” error almost always comes from a stuck sign-in session, an outdated app or Google Play Services, a VPN or proxy interfering with the connection, or a temporary Grindr or Google server issue. Force-close Grindr, disable any VPN, update both apps, clear Grindr storage, and try signing in again. If the account was originally created through Google, use Google to sign in, since Grindr does not let you switch that account to an email and password login.

TLDR Turn off VPN or proxy apps, Grindr and Google both flag these during sign-in Update Grindr and Google Play Services (Android) or the Google app (iPhone) Force-close Grindr, clear its cache or storage, then reopen it Sign out and back into the Google account you use for Grindr Check the date, time, and time zone on your device are set automatically If nothing works, reinstall Grindr and try again after a short wait

On this page What the error means Quick fixes to try first Step-by-step fix Android vs iPhone differences If it still is not working FAQ

What the error means

Grindr shows this message when it tries to verify your identity through Google but does not get a clean response back in time. It is a sign-in handshake problem, not a sign that your account has been banned or deleted. The same message can appear when you first register with Grindr using a Google account, or later when the app tries to refresh that sign-in session in the background.

Grindr’s own help center notes that VPN use can interfere with registration and login, and that accounts created through a third-party service such as Google cannot later be switched to plain email and password credentials. Both points matter here: the fix usually involves removing what is blocking the Google handshake, not creating a new login method.

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Quick fixes to try first

These take under a minute each and clear the error for most people:

1. Turn off any VPN or proxy on your phone, then reopen Grindr. VPNs change your apparent location and can block the Google authorization request.
2. Force-close Grindr completely (not just switch away from it) and reopen the app before trying to sign in again.
3. Check your internet connection. Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data to see if one connection completes the sign-in and the other does not.
4. Confirm you are signed into the correct Google account on your device, the same one you originally used to create your Grindr profile.

Step-by-step fix

1. Update Grindr and Google Play Services

Open the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone), search for Grindr, and install any pending update. On Android, also update Google Play Services from the Play Store, since an outdated version is a common cause of failed Google sign-in handshakes across many apps, not just Grindr.

2. Clear Grindr’s cache and storage

On Android: open Settings, then Apps, find Grindr, tap Storage, and choose Clear cache. If the error continues, clear storage as well, which signs you out and removes local data without deleting your account. On iPhone, there is no separate cache clear, so offloading and reinstalling the app achieves the same result.

3. Remove and re-add the Google account

Go to your device’s account settings, remove the Google account you use with Grindr, restart the phone, and add the account back. This resets the authorization token that Grindr and Google exchange during sign-in.

4. Check date, time, and time zone

Google’s authorization checks are time-sensitive. Open your device’s date and time settings and make sure “Set automatically” is turned on. A clock that has drifted, even by a few minutes, can cause authorization requests to fail silently.

5. Reinstall Grindr

If the steps above do not resolve it, uninstall Grindr, restart your device, then reinstall the app from the official store listing and sign in again with Google. This clears any corrupted local session data that a simple cache clear might miss.

Android vs iPhone differences

The underlying fix is the same on both platforms, but where you find the settings differs:

Step	Android	iPhone
Clear app data	Settings, Apps, Grindr, Storage, Clear cache or Clear storage	Offload App under Settings, General, iPhone Storage, then reinstall
Update Google services	Update Google Play Services from the Play Store	Update the Google app and iOS itself from Settings, General, Software Update
Manage the Google account	Settings, Passwords and accounts, remove and re-add the account	Google app, profile icon, Manage accounts on this device

If it still is not working

A few less common causes are worth ruling out before contacting support:

• Grindr or Google server issue. If the error hits many users at once, it is usually temporary. Wait 15 to 30 minutes and try again rather than repeating the sign-in attempt many times in a row, which can trigger a temporary lockout.
• Account restrictions. If your account was suspended or flagged, the authorization step can fail as a side effect. This will not be fixed by any of the steps above.
• Region or network restrictions. If Grindr is not available in your country, sign-in will not complete even with a working Google account. Using a VPN to work around this goes against Grindr’s own registration guidance and can cause more login errors, not fewer.

If the problem continues after trying the steps above, contact Grindr support directly with a screenshot of the error, the sign-in method you are using (Google), your device model, and your general location. Grindr’s support team can check the account side of the authorization, which is not something that can be fixed from the app alone.

FAQ

1. Does this error mean my Grindr account was banned? No. An authorization failure is a sign-in handshake problem between Grindr and Google. A ban or suspension shows a different message, usually referencing your account status directly rather than an authorization step.

2. Can I switch from Google sign-in to an email and password on Grindr? Not for an existing account. Grindr’s help center confirms that accounts created through Google, Apple, or Facebook must keep using that same method to log in. Email and password credentials cannot be added afterward to an account that started with a third-party sign-in.

3. Will using a VPN fix the Google authorization error? No, a VPN is more likely to cause this error than fix it. Grindr’s own registration troubleshooting advises turning off VPN or proxy connections when creating an account or signing in, since they can interfere with location and authorization checks.

4. How long should I wait before trying again? If the steps above do not work right away, wait 15 to 30 minutes before retrying. Repeated rapid sign-in attempts can trigger a temporary lockout on the Google or Grindr side.

This is general troubleshooting based on Grindr’s published help center guidance and common Google sign-in behavior. Steps can vary by device and Android or iOS version. For account-specific issues, such as a suspension, contact Grindr support directly.