Open Velvet Ties, tap I have an account, and use the same email address you used for your membership.

What should I expect in Phase 1?

Phase 1 is an intimate beta with a small group of early members, a few rough edges, and a direct feedback line to Daniella. Member feedback shapes what ships next.

Private member beta

Download Velvet Ties before it hits the App Store.

Q: What is the Velvet Ties app?

The Velvet Ties app is the private home base for members: vetted profiles, two dating modes, interview-written bios, introductions, events, and feedback in one place.

Q: What are committed and casual modes?

Committed mode is for introductions made with care. Casual mode is for the intentional in-between: more open than traditional matchmaking, without the chaos of a public dating feed.

Q: How is Velvet Ties different from other dating apps?

Velvet Ties starts with a vetted room and uses the app to add context, follow-through, events, and feedback instead of asking members to sort through strangers.

Q: How do I install the Velvet Ties app?

Open the Velvet Ties TestFlight link on your iPhone. If you do not have TestFlight yet, Apple sends you to the App Store to install the free TestFlight app first. Then return to the same link and install Velvet Ties.

Q: How do I report a bug?

Take a screenshot of the screen where you spotted the bug, tap the iOS share icon, and choose Share Beta Feedback. It sends the feedback with the screenshot attached.

Phase 1 is live for early members: two dating modes, interview-written bios, curated introductions, events, and feedback that shapes what ships next.

Open in TestFlight Email Daniella

Committed

Casual

Set the tone. Committed, casual, or both. Your profile reflects what you are actually open to.

What you get inside

The Velvet Ties room, rebuilt as an app.

No random swipe feed. Velvet Ties starts with vetted members, lets you choose your mode, and turns a short interview into a profile that actually sounds like you.

Vetted room Members apply first, so the starting point is trust.

Choose mode Committed for thoughtful introductions. Casual for the intentional in-between.

Bio in your voice Your answers become a richer profile with context, preferences, and personality.

Intro with context When there is fit, you see why it may work and what the next step can be.

01 DownloadOpen TestFlight on your iPhone and install Velvet Ties.

02 Sign inTap "I have an account" and use your membership email.

03 Choose your modeCommitted, casual, or both depending on what you are open to.

04 Shape the betaSend feedback directly when something feels off or unfinished.

About the app

What is the Velvet Ties app?

It is the private home base for Velvet Ties members: vetted profiles, two dating modes, interview-written bios, introductions, events, and feedback in one place.

What are committed and casual modes?

Committed is for introductions made with care. Casual is for the intentional in-between: more open than traditional matchmaking, without the chaos of a public dating feed.

How is it different from other dating apps?

Most apps ask you to sort through strangers. Velvet Ties starts with a vetted room, then uses software to add context, follow-through, events, and feedback around each match.

Install

How do I install the Velvet Ties app?

Tap Open in TestFlight on your iPhone. It opens Apple's TestFlight app, which is how Apple shares beta builds.

What if I do not have TestFlight yet?

Apple will send you to the App Store to install TestFlight first. It is free. After it is installed, come back to this page and tap the same TestFlight link again. The second tap adds Velvet Ties.

What if I already have TestFlight?

You will skip straight to an Install button for Velvet Ties. Tap Install and let the app finish downloading.

Can I install it from a laptop?

The TestFlight install flow works best from your iPhone. If you opened this page on desktop, send the link to your phone and open it there.

How do I sign in once the app is installed?

Open Velvet Ties, tap "I have an account", and enter the same email you used for your membership.

Which email should I use?

Use your membership email. That is how your private app access is connected to the reviewed member account.

What if the app does not recognize my email?

Email dg@velvetties.com or WhatsApp (646) 708-0072. Include the email you used for membership so Daniella can check access.

Phase 1

What should I expect from Phase 1?

Phase 1 is intimate: a small group of early members, a few rough edges, and a direct line to Daniella when something feels off. Your feedback shapes what ships next.

Is this the final version of the app?

No. This is the private beta. The point is to get real members into the system early so the app can learn from actual profiles, events, feedback, and follow-through.

How long should setup take?

About a minute if TestFlight is already installed. If you need to install TestFlight first, it may take a little longer, but the same link gets you back to Velvet Ties.

Beta feedback

How do I report a bug?

Use the iPhone beta feedback flow: screenshot the screen where you spotted the bug, tap the share icon, then choose Share Beta Feedback. It sends straight to Daniella with the screenshot attached.

iOS share sheet with Share Beta Feedback highlighted

What if the issue is not easy to screenshot?

Send a short note to dg@velvetties.com or WhatsApp (646) 708-0072. Include what you tapped, what you expected, and what happened instead.

Where do general questions go?

For app setup, beta access, or anything that feels off, email dg@velvetties.com or WhatsApp (646) 708-0072. For general Velvet Ties questions, email velvet@velvetties.com.