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Quickstart guide

How to MIRL, without overthinking it.

A simple guide to discovering people, booking 1:1 video calls, sharing your MIRL Page, and setting yourself up as an expert people can book.

I want advice

Find someone worth talking to.

Browse Sparks, discover creators and experts, then choose whether you want an instant call or a scheduled 1:1.

Explore Sparks
Find people by interests, topics, and real posts.
Book a 1:1
Pick instant or scheduled, depending on availability.
Talk face-to-face
No endless DMs. Just tap, book, and talk.
I want to earn

Let people book you directly.

Set up your expert profile, create your MIRL Page, and share your link anywhere your audience already finds you.

Complete your profile
Add your headline, bio, topics, pricing, and availability.
Share your MIRL Page
Use it in your bio, emails, posts, or website.
Take paid calls
Help people 1:1 and earn from your expertise.
Step by step

The simple way to use MIRL.

Start with the main actions first, then discover the extra features as you go. This page gives you the full MIRL flow in one easy place.

1

Explore Sparks

Start by browsing posts, videos, and people across topics you care about. Sparks help you discover who is active, interesting, and available to talk.

Discover
2

Open a profile

Tap someone’s profile to learn what they do, what they can help with, their call options, pricing, and availability.

Learn more
3

Choose instant or scheduled

If they are available now, request an instant call. If not, pick a time that works for you from their schedule.

Book
4

Verify and confirm

Enter your details, verify your email, review the call length and price, then confirm your booking.

Confirm
5

Meet 1:1

Once accepted or scheduled, join the video call and have a real conversation with the person you booked.

Talk
What you can do

MIRL is built around real conversations.

Use these features when you want to discover people, talk 1:1, share interesting Sparks, or turn your own page into a bookable call link.

Instant calls

Request a call when someone is online and available. Great for quick advice, clarity, or help in the moment.

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Scheduled calls

Pick a time that works for both sides. Perfect when the person is unavailable now, or you want a calmer planned conversation.

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MIRL Pages

Every expert can share a personal booking page anywhere online, so people can book them without chasing DMs.

Beyond the basics

More ways to use MIRL when you are ready.

Once you know the basics, these extra features help you get more out of MIRL, whether you’re here to talk, share, earn, or invite friends.

Multiple Connect

When you want quicker responses, you can reach out to multiple relevant experts at once, then choose from the people who are available or interested.

Boost and share Sparks

If you find a Spark you love, you can Boost it, comment on it, or share it with friends so more people can discover the conversation.

Set up your profile

Add your details, choose your MIRL ID, and build your presence so people understand who you are, what you care about, and why they should connect.

MIRL Connect

Activate your referral code from your profile, share MIRL with friends, and grow your circle as more people join the platform.

Your MIRL Page

Your link becomes your 1:1 call doorway.

Add your MIRL Page link to your Instagram bio, TikTok bio, YouTube description, LinkedIn profile, email signature, or website with a simple line like “Talk to me 1:1.” People can click it to instantly connect with you or schedule a call based on your availability.

mirl.com/bio/yourname
Expert setup

What to complete before people can book you.

Your MIRL Page headlineA short, clear line that tells people who you are and why they should talk to you.
Topics and categoriesChoose what you can help with, so the right people can discover you.
Pricing and call lengthSet the options people can choose when booking a 1:1 call.
AvailabilityDecide when people can request instant calls or schedule a call with you.
Payment setupSecurely link your payment details so you can receive your earnings.
Quick answers

Quick answers before you start.

Quick answers for the little things people usually wonder about before they start using MIRL.

Do I need to DM someone first?

No. MIRL is built to reduce endless back-and-forth. You can request an instant call or schedule a time directly.

Can people book me from outside the app?

Yes. Your MIRL Page link can be shared anywhere online, and people can use it to book a 1:1 with you.

What if an expert is not available right now?

You can use their schedule option and choose a time that works instead of waiting around.

Can I use MIRL even if I am not an expert?

Yes. You can explore, discover people, follow interesting profiles, and book conversations as a seeker.

What is Multiple Connect?

Multiple Connect lets you reach out to several relevant experts at once, then continue with the person who responds and feels like the right fit.

Where do I find my MIRL Page link?

Open your profile and use the link icon to copy your MIRL Page link. It should look like mirl.com/bio/yourname.

Need help?

Go deeper when you need the full walkthrough.

Want to explore more? These guides cover extra MIRL features, expert setup, referrals, and common questions.

Ready to meet people in real life, online?

Explore people worth talking to, or set up your own page so others can book you for 1:1 conversations.