Invite codes#
HookTrader is invite-only during the closed beta. The invite system has two halves: the waitlist (open to anyone) and the codes (issued in batches).
Joining the waitlist#
From the public landing page, submit your email. You'll get a 6-digit confirmation email within a minute or two — enter the code on the same page to verify ownership.
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pending, unverified | You submitted but haven't confirmed the email. The admin won't burn invite codes on unverified entries by default. |
| Pending, verified | You're in the queue. Next batch of invites will likely include you. |
| Invited | You've been emailed a code. |
The queue is FIFO with a verified-first bias.
Receiving a code#
When the admin issues a batch, each entry gets:
- A single invite code (e.g.
BETA-7K3F2). - A prefilled signup link that drops the code into the form for you.
The email comes from our usual transactional sender (Resend). If it doesn't arrive within a few hours, check spam.
Using a code#
Each code has a finite number of uses. The first signups that submit the code consume the slots. If you share the link, others can use the remaining slots until they run out — after which the code is exhausted.
A code is consumed at the moment of successful signup (not when you click the link).
After signup#
The invite code is recorded against your account for bookkeeping — it doesn't change your plan or capabilities, but it lets us reconcile which waitlist batch produced which active user.
Edge cases#
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Code says "invalid" | Either the code is wrong (typo), exhausted, or expired. Reply to the invite email. |
| Code says "already used" on first attempt | You may already have an account on that email. Try Forgot password? instead. |
| Email never arrived | Check spam, verify the address on the waitlist form. Some corporate mail servers quarantine first-time senders. |
| Lost the code email | Reply to your original waitlist confirmation; the admin can re-issue. |
See also#
- Getting started → Creating an account — the signup walkthrough.
- Plans — what your account gives you after signup.