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Get Velvet

Velvet is invite-only — once it's installed, you'll need an invite code from Stephen to get in.

iOS is live on the App Store. Android's still in Google Play closed testing — tap the Play badge for install steps below.

Android install steps
Reinstalling? Leave the old test first

Had Velvet before through Google Play's internal testing link? Leave that program first — Google won't let the same account test both, so the steps below won't work until you do. Play Store → your profile picture → Manage apps & device → find Velvet's internal-testing listing → leave it (or reopen the original invite email and tap "Leave the program").

  1. Send me the Gmail your phone uses

    Just reply to the message I sent you with this link. That's it — I add testers by hand, so I only need the address.

    Not in a chat with me? stephen@joinvelvet.app

    Send the Gmail address your phone's Play Store is signed into — not a work or secondary account, or Play won't recognize you as a tester.

  2. I'll add you and message you back

    Usually same day.

  3. Opt in, then install

    Opt in below, then install from the Google Play page that opens.

    This only works once I've confirmed you're added — before that, Play shows nothing, which just means it's not your turn yet, not that anything's broken.

    Opt in to the test

    If Play says it's not available yet, give it a bit — the opt-in can take a little while to propagate.