Getting Started
Register, verify your phone number, set up your profile, and log into the Connect app for the first time.
What is the Connect App?
The Connect app is the seeker-facing app. After your matchmaker creates your profile, they invite you to download and log in. Inside, you can browse albums, view suggestions your matchmaker sends you, manage your own profile, and send or receive interests from other seekers.
Browse Albums
View curated profile collections your matchmaker shares with you
View Suggestions
Personalised match recommendations from your matchmaker
Send Interests
Express interest in profiles and see who is interested in you
Edit Your Profile
Keep your profile up to date with the latest information
Your QR Code
Let your matchmaker scan your code to find your profile instantly
Privacy Controls
Control who can see your profile and what information is visible
Downloading the App
The Connect app is available on both Android and iOS:
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Android
Google Play Store
iOS
Apple App Store
Registering & Logging In
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Open the app
Tap the Connect app icon on your home screen.
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Enter your phone number or email
The phone/email that your matchmaker used when creating your profile.
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Verify with OTP
An OTP (one-time password) is sent to your phone or email. Enter it within 5 minutes.
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Set a password (first time only)
Create a secure password you'll use for future logins.
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You're in!
The app opens on the Home screen showing your matchmaker's latest updates.
Initial Setup (First Login)
When you log in for the first time, the app walks you through a short setup flow:
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- 1Confirm basic details — Check the name, gender, and date of birth pre-filled by your matchmaker — edit if anything is wrong.
- 2Add a profile photo — Upload at least one photo. This is what other seekers see when they browse.
- 3Set partner preferences — Enter what you are looking for — this powers compatibility scores and helps your matchmaker curate better matches.
- 4Enable notifications — Tap Allow when the app asks for notification permission — you'll want to know when albums and suggestions arrive.
Logging in via Magic Link
Your matchmaker may send you a Magic Link — a special URL that logs you in automatically. Tap the link in WhatsApp or SMS and you'll be inside the app immediately, no password needed.
Tips for Seekers
- Complete your profile fully — more details mean better compatibility matches
- Enable notifications so you don't miss album assignments or suggestions from your matchmaker
- Your QR code (Profile → QR Code) is a quick way to let your matchmaker look up your profile in person