How It Works
Preview First. Join When You’re Ready.
HPN lets you create an account, look around in Community Preview, then upgrade when you’re ready for full member access.
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The Flow
Four moves from first visit to full network access.
step-01 - this site
The Hub - HPN
The HPN website is where everything is organized and on display. It’s your starting point whether you’re previewing or already a member.
Join HPN: Start at Join HPN. Enter your email once. If you already have an account, you’ll sign in. If you’re new, HPN creates a free Community Preview account.
Community Preview: Preview accounts can see titles, member profiles, limited posts, limited feedback threads, and a draft version of the alumni profile form. Interactions stay locked until membership access is active.
Upgrade when ready: Available memberships appear in the Upgrade tab inside the portal. If you already hold a basic membership product, HPN hides other basic membership products that would duplicate your access.
Member showcase: The Alumni page is where approved members get featured. Artists, producers, engineers, DJs - the full network is here.
Community wins: Submit your wins from inside the member portal. Wins that get approved show up on the home page.
Member portal: Once you’re signed in, the portal is your home base. Preview accounts can look around with limits. Product members can post, get feedback, find deals, connect with others, submit wins, and build an approved alumni profile.
Direct messaging: To DM another member you need an approved alumni profile and your Discord linked under Profile Settings. Once both are done, a one-click DM button appears on the cards of members who have also done both. No hunting through servers — just click and connect. Reviews typically complete within 12 hours of submitting your profile.
Backdoor Deals: Members get access to a private deals board with discounted software, sample packs, services, and opportunities not available anywhere else.
XP system: Your visibility in the network grows with your participation. Posting, collaborating, and engaging earns XP that pushes you and your content higher - the more active you are, the more people see you.
step-02 - upgrade
Where You Upgrade - HPN
HPN uses its own account system for access and hosted Stripe Checkout for payments. Your HPN login email is the account identity; Stripe billing email is only for billing, invoices, and receipts.
Checkout: When you choose a paid product from Upgrade, Stripe opens a secure hosted checkout page. No custom card form is stored on HPN.
Product access: After checkout or Founder confirmation, HPN grants portal access, calling cards, profile badges, and any Discord roles included with the product.
Discord access: Link Discord in the member portal and HPN can add you to the server and sync eligible roles automatically.
Managing your membership: Paid Stripe members manage payment methods, invoices, and subscriptions through the Stripe Customer Portal from the member dashboard. If paid access ends, your account moves back to Community Preview and your saved posts/profile data stay attached to your account.
step-03 - discord
Where the Party Lives - Discord
Discord is where we chat and chill. Competitions and calls are held here too.
Networking: Connect directly with other producers, artists, engineers, and DJs inside the server. Find collaborators, get feedback, build relationships.
Events: Beat battles, listening sessions, live feedback drops, and other community events are all run through Discord.
Members only: Access is gated. You get into the server after your HPN membership is active and your Discord account is linked. If access lapses, roles are removed automatically.
Chill: If you’re brainstorming or just talking with friends, we have music bots and a bot that lets you spin up your own private voice channel where you make the rules.