Documentation

Everything you need to protect your next drop with VelvetRope.

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Quick Start

Get your first queue running in 60 seconds. No code required.
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Skip Pass

Turn your queue into revenue. You keep 80% of every sale.
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API Reference

Build custom integrations with our REST API and WebSockets.
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Self-Hosting

Deploy on Fly.io, Docker, or your own infrastructure.

60-Second Setup

1

Create an Account

Sign up at velvetrope.dev. No credit card required.

2

Create a Campaign

Enter your destination URL and set your flow rate (users per minute).

# Example settings
Name: "Summer Drop 2026"
URL: "https://mystore.com/checkout"
Rate: 100 users/minute
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Share Your Queue Link

Post your queue link instead of your direct URL. Customers queue automatically.

# Your queue link
https://velvetrope.dev/q/summer-drop-abc123

Key Concepts

Drop Mode

One-time event protection. Pay per event, starting at $49. Perfect for product launches and flash sales.

Protect Mode

Always-on subscription protection. $29/month with 50 queue-hours included. Auto-triggers when traffic spikes.

Skip Pass

Let customers pay to skip the line. You keep 80% of every sale. Three modes: VIP Express, Jump the Line, Auction.

Queue Hours

Usage metering for Protect Mode. Clock starts when first visitor enters queue. Paused time doesn't count.