# Overview
The Hatch Apps Platform is the centralized experience for members. Access to everything starts with the platform.
A few things to note about the platform:
* The platform is available as a web app in the browser.
* The platform is hosted on our cloud servers with AWS.
* The platform is a multi-tenant environment.
There are 3 ways to enter the platform: Creating a new account, Logging in as a returning user, and Joining a team.
Create a new account:
1. Go to the [Sign Up](https://platform.hatchapps.com/signup) page.
2. Enter your company email, first name, last name, company name, and optional referral code.
3. Click on the Next button to proceed to onboarding.
Logging in as a returning user:
1. Go to the [Log In](https://platform.hatchapps.com/login) page.
2. Enter your company email and password.
3. Click on the "Log In" button to proceed to the platform.
Joining a team:
1. When invited to join a team, you'll receive an automated email with subject line "\[NAME] invited you to Hatch Apps".
2. Follow the instructions in the email making sure to use the temporary password assigned to your account.
3. Once in the platform, go to [Settings](https://platform.hatchapps.com/settings) page under Account Information to update your password.
