MIRL Expert Account Setup

Welcome to MIRL, the world’s first Social Advice Network!

We’re excited to have you share your expertise and earn while helping seekers around the globe. Setting up your Expert Profile is easy, and this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.

Let’s dive in!

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Step 1: Update Your Personal Details

Before you can become an Expert, you’ll need to complete your Personal Details:

• Profile Picture:
  • Use a picture you love, something friendly, clear, and welcoming.
  • A smiling face can go a long way in building trust!
• Name:
  • Add your full name as you’d like it displayed to seekers.
• MIRL ID:
  • Pick your unique MIRL ID! This is like your username on MIRL.
  • Your MIRL ID will be visible on your Sparks, profile, and when you share links. Grab your favorite one quickly!
• Email ID:
  • Auto-filled when you log in.
• Phone Number (Optional):
  • Helps us contact you if ever needed for important matters.

Once your Personal Details are completed, you can start sharing Sparks immediately!

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Step 2: Become an Expert & Earn

Click “Become an Expert & Earn” to access the Expert Profile Setup. Complete all sections to unlock your Expert Profile.

Here’s a quick walkthrough:

1. More About You

• Write a warm, friendly bio that reflects who you are.
• Talk casually, no jargon needed!
• Share how you can help seekers.
• Include keywords about your expertise (like “parenting coach,” “career mentor,” “travel planner”) to help seekers find you easily.

2. Set Your Fee

• Set the consultation fee per 10 minutes.
• Seekers can book you for 10, 20, or 30-minute calls.
• Clearly displaying your per-10-minute fee helps seekers quickly understand your rates.

3. Tag Your Areas of Expertise

• Choose your expertise from 23 categories and over 225+ topics.
• Feel free to pick multiple topics if you have multiple areas of expertise.
• Many Experts specialize across fields, showcase your full range!

4. Set Your Weekly Availability

• Use the slider to set your daily available hours.
• Choose between Recurring and Non-Recurring schedules:
  • Recurring: Your working hours are repeated week after week.
  • Non-Recurring: You’ll need to manually update your hours every week. (Careful! If you forget, you’ll show as offline to seekers.)

Pro Tip: We highly recommend selecting Recurring Weekly Schedule for a consistent presence.

5. Instant Calls Availability

• Instant Calls = quick, real-time consultations.
• If you disable Instant Calls, seekers can only book Scheduled Appointments.
• If you enable Instant Calls, your profile stays active during your working hours, and seekers can connect with you instantly.

Recommendation: Keep Instant Calls ON to maximize your opportunities!

6. Set Your Location

• Add your city and country.
• You can choose to display or hide your location.
• Hint: Seekers sometimes search for Experts in specific countries, showing your location can help you get discovered.

7. Set Your Gender

• Choose Female, Male, Non-Binary, or “Why does it matter here?”
• Totally up to you.

8. Add Certifications & Experience

• Certifications are mandatory.
• Add a brief description of your certifications and experience.
• You can also link to external profiles (like LinkedIn, Instagram, or certification bodies).
• Builds trust and credibility with seekers!

9. Earnings and Payout Settings

• Securely complete your payout setup via Stripe.com.
• Stripe manages all payments directly, MIRL never sees your banking info.
• You’ll be redirected safely from the MIRL app to Stripe to enter your banking details.

Important: Completing your Stripe setup is mandatory to activate your Expert Profile and start earning.

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Step 3: Expert Activation Confirmation

Once you’ve completed all the above sections:

• All fields will show a purple tick mark.
• The yellow “Become an Expert & Earn” button will automatically change to “Expert Profile” in your My Profile screen.

Congratulations! 🎉 You’re now a live Expert on MIRL and visible to seekers around the world!

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Quick Recap

• Complete Personal Details
• Set up your Expert Profile fully
• Complete your Stripe onboarding
• Watch the “Become an Expert” button transform into “Expert Profile”
• You’re now live and ready to earn on MIRL!

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Need More Help?

If you get stuck at any point, just reach out via “Expert Setup Assistance” inside the app. We’ll respond within 24 hours and guide you personally!

Thank you for being part of the MIRL family. 🤍 Let’s build a world where real-life connections and expertise shine!