Whether you're a professional setting your secret word, or a client connecting to someone you trust — this guide walks you through it.
Step by step
You're the one setting the word. You're the one who decides who gets it. Here's how to get up and running.
Search for Sidedoor on the App Store or Google Play, or tap a download link from this site. Install it like any other app.
Sign up with your phone number or email. This is your professional account — it links to your contact info so clients can reach you directly.
Tap Set my word in the app. Choose something memorable but not too obvious — this is the key you'll whisper to clients you trust.
Good examples: mango friday tiger22
Avoid: your name, "password", anything a stranger could guess.
Next time you see a client you trust: say "Download Sidedoor, type in your word — it goes straight to my private number." That's it.
No texts with the word in. No writing it down. Just say it.
As clients connect, they'll appear in your connected list inside the app. You can see how many people have your word — and reset it any time if you need to start fresh.
The hidden feature
Here's the detail that surprises people most. On your phone, Sidedoor doesn't appear as an app.
When a client adds Sidedoor, their contacts look like this:
To anyone glancing at their phone — it's just a contact.
No app icon. No logo. Nothing to explain.
First 10 minutes
Step by step
Your professional gave you a word. Here's how to use it to get their direct contact — takes about two minutes.
Search for Sidedoor on the App Store or Google Play. Download and install it. Sidedoor is completely free for clients — no subscription, no fees, ever.
When you open Sidedoor, you'll see a simple box. Type in the secret word your professional gave you — exactly as they said it.
The moment the word matches, you'll receive your professional's direct contact details. Tap to save them to your phone.
That's it. You now have their number — no platform, no booking system, no middleman.
Sidedoor doesn't sit in your app drawer with a logo. Instead, it appears in your contacts as a person called Steve Work. Tap that contact and the app opens.
Nobody knows it's an app. Nobody asks who Steve Work is. That's the point.
If your professional moves salon, gym, or company — their Sidedoor contact moves with them. Their number stays the same. You stay connected.
Common questions
Check for capitals and spaces. Words are exact-match. If still broken, ask your professional — they may have reset their word.
Re-download Sidedoor and enter the word again. You'll get the contact back instantly.
No. Sidedoor has no public profiles, no searchable directory, and creates no traceable record. The only thing that happened was: someone said a word, and you typed it.
For clients — yes, always free. Professionals pay £1/month.
Professionals for £1/month. Clients always free.