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User Guide

The Virtual Brew - Step-by-Step Guide

SIGN UP

How to Register on The Virtual Brew

Go to the Registration Page
Visit: https://thevirtualbrew.com/auth/register

Fill in Your Basic Information

  • First Name & Last Name – Enter your real name.

  • Display Name – Your public-facing name (like an Instagram handle). Can be changed anytime.

  • Username – Used for logging in (permanent).

  • Email Address – Used for login and correspondence.

Enter Your Personal Details

  • Date of Birth – Select from the calendar pop-up.

  • Country – Choose your location.

  • Sex – Select Male, Female, or Non-Binary.

Set Your Password

  • Create and confirm a secure password.

  • Passwords can be changed later in account settings.

Acknowledgement
You must confirm that you are 18 or older and agree to the terms, conditions, and community guidelines.

Complete Registration

  • Click "Create Account"

  • Check your email and verify your account via the confirmation link.

  • Once verified, you’re ready to explore The Virtual Brew!


LOG IN

How to Log In to The Virtual Brew

Go to the Login Page
Visit: https://thevirtualbrew.com/auth/login

Enter Your Credentials

  • Use your Email Address or Username

  • Enter your Password

Recover Your Password (If Needed)

  • Click "Forgot Password?"

  • Follow the reset instructions via email

Access the Platform
Click "Log In" to enter The Virtual Brew


SUBSCRIBING

Virtual Brew Subscription Plans

After logging in, you’ll be directed to the subscription page.

Available Plan:

  • The Virtual Brew Membership – $25/year

  • Includes full access to all features

  • Comes with a $1 trial for 7 days

  • After the trial, your card will be charged $25 annually

Subscription Steps:

  • Click "Select This Package"

  • Click "Confirm Subscription"

  • You’ll be redirected to PayPal to complete secure payment

  • Once complete, your membership is activated immediately


CANCELLATION

How to Cancel Your Membership

Log in to Your Account

  • Go to Subscription Settings

  • Click Profile Icon → Edit Profile → Membership Plan

Cancel Your Subscription

  • Click "Cancel Subscription"

  • Confirm cancellation

You’ll receive an email confirmation.
Note:

  • Your access continues until the billing cycle ends

  • No refunds for partial months or unused time

  • Re-subscribing may not include previous discounted pricing


ACCOUNT SETTINGS

Managing Your Account

Click your Profile Icon (top-right) to access the drop-down menu.

Account Features Include:

  • Edit Profile – Change display name, bio, profile picture

  • Home – Return to The Virtual Brew homepage

  • My Profile – View your content and details

  • Blacklist – Block/unblock users

  • Violations Reported – View history of flagged content

  • My Friends – Manage your friend list

  • My Feeds – Manage your posts (text, photo, video)

  • Transactions – Review payment history

  • Contact Administrator – Report issues or provide feedback

  • Sign Out – Securely log out


CUSTOMIZING YOUR PROFILE

How to Update Your Profile

Profile Sections:

  1. Cover Photo – Click "Edit Cover" to upload an image

  2. Profile Picture – Click the camera icon to upload

  3. Name & Display Name – Editable anytime

  4. Username & Email – Display only; cannot be changed

  5. Gender & Bio

    • Choose your gender

    • Write a short bio to make yourself more discoverable

  6. Location (Optional) – Country, State, City, and Address

  7. Intro Video (Optional)

    • Upload your video

    • Check "Activate Video" to display it

    • Uncheck to remove later

  8. Save Changes – Click to apply updates


CREATING & MANAGING FEEDS

How to Post

  • Go to "My Feeds" via your Profile Icon

  • Click "New Feed" (top-right corner)

Choose Post Type:

  • Photo Feed – Upload image and add text

  • Video Feed – Upload video and text

  • Text Feed – Post text-only content

Optional Add-ons:

  • Polls – Include questions and options

  • Thumbnails – Upload a preview image

  • Teasers – Add a short video teaser (video feed only)

  • PDF – Attach documents

Visibility Options:

  • Public – All members can view

  • Private – Only your accepted friends can view

Interaction Features:

  • Likes – Show appreciation

  • Comments – Engage with others

  • Flag – Report violations for review


SEARCHING & CONNECTING WITH MEMBERS

How to Search

  • Click "Members" (top-left)

  • Use Filters:

    • Keyword

    • Sort by popularity, newest, oldest

    • Online Now

    • Country or Gender

Viewing Profiles

  • See a user’s bio and public posts

  • Options to:

    • Send Friend Request

    • Message (once friends)

    • Share Profile URL

Interaction Options:

  • Friend Requests – Required for messaging

  • Messaging – Send text, audio, photos, emojis

  • Share Profiles – Copy/paste profile links

Notifications:

  • Bell Icon (top) alerts you when someone requests to connect or accepts request


MESSAGING

How to Message

  • You must be friends

  • Go to their Profile → Click "Message"

  • Or use the Chat Icon (top) to open messenger

Message Types:

  • Text – Standard typing

  • Emojis – Click smiley icon

  • Photos – Click image icon

  • Audio – Click microphone, grant mic access, and record

Notes:

  • Audio starts recording right away

  • Click send arrow to deliver

  • Click “X” to cancel a recording

  • Deleting messages only removes them from your view


SUPPORT & FEEDBACK

If You Need Help

Contact Admin from Your Account

  • Go to Account Settings → "Contact Administrator"

  • Fill out your name, email, message HERE

  • Response in 24–48 hours


WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL BREW

We hope you find meaningful, positive, and clutter-free conversations here. Enjoy your experience!