Private Beta Invites
How invitations and onboarding work during the SilverConnect Private Beta
SilverConnect is intentionally operating as a Private, Trusted Beta. Invitations help connect the right people to the right household, while installation is handled through Apple TestFlight.
Who Can Invite
- Family caregivers can invite helpers and other family members
- Seniors are usually added by family inside the app (no invite code required)
How In-App Invites Work During Beta
- Family sends an invite from the app (chooses role + phone)
- Invitee receives an SMS with a secure link
- Because this is a Private Beta, TestFlight access is required to install
- After installation, tap the same invite link again — it will still work and recognize the invite
Invites during Private Beta: Invites are link-based. During Private Beta, you'll need TestFlight access to install the app. If you receive an invite link before you're approved, you can request access — your invite link will still work after you install. If you install first, just tap the same invite link again — it will still work.
TestFlight Installation (Private Beta Requirement)
TestFlight is Apple's system for distributing beta apps. We add approved emails and Apple sends the install link.
TestFlight is only how the app is installed during beta — the app experience is the same.
Invite Codes (Family, Helpers & Community Members)
Invite codes are required during registration to ensure trusted access. Codes help confirm role and household.
Installation still requires TestFlight during beta, even if you have an invite code.
During beta, you may be asked to enter an invite code and confirm your phone number to join the right household.
Why We Do It This Way
- No open marketplace
- No anonymous access
- Clear accountability
- Seniors' privacy comes first
What Changes After App Store Launch
- App installs directly from App Store
- Invite links become one-step
- Trust-first model remains unchanged
During Private Beta, invites connect people to households. App installation happens through TestFlight until public launch.