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The Newest Hembling Has Arrived. Welcome Isla!
Congrats Matt and Caitlin!

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Site Announcements & News

Hembling.net becomes something else entirely- a new type of Social Media?

Over the last few weeks, this project has evolved into something a little bigger.
The goal now is to create a wholly new type of social media experience based on real-world models of human interaction
I've finished building the core feature set, a rudimentary UI and a fully fledged backend using Supabase, and Ably for Realtime
I am now ready to accept testers for a very early Alpha version

The server is stable: Nextcloud, Emby, and Immich services online

I have decided to go with Google for login simplicity. Be sure to login with the same GMAIL account that you provided to us.
On the private dashboard, you should now have access to Emby, Nextcloud, and Immich apps.
I've also started development of a "news feed" element which will eventually accept posts from users. Please reach out if you know how to build in MySQL and would like to help.

Hembling.net is online but FAR from finished.
September 27, 2025

The site is still in development. The back-end is almost entirely complete. If you notice anything that isn't working, please send an email to [email protected]

Work on the site continues at a breakneck pace!
September 25, 2025

Cloud Services, Security, and Media Services are all online. Working on databases and administrative features!

I have broken digital ground
September 23, 2025

The adventure begins. Hembling.net is born, work on the back-end infrastructure is progressing fairly easily. I expect we'll be fully operational within a week.

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Welcome to Hembling.net

Your Private Family Community

🏠 What is this site?

Hembling.net is our private family community for sharing updates, photos, and accessing helpful cloud services. It's a secure space for our extended family and close friends to stay connected.

👥 Who is invited?

Access is by invitation only for:

  • Extended family members
  • Close family friends
  • Trusted community members

📝 How to request access

If you believe you should have access:

  1. Use a Gmail address for your request
  2. Send an email to [email protected] with your information
  3. Wait for approval from our admin team

🔐 How to login

Once approved:

  1. Click the "Login" button in the navigation
  2. Use the same Gmail account you provided in your request
  3. Access the private dashboard with Emby, Nextcloud, and Immich apps

Still having trouble?

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About Hembling.net

Stay close, without the noise.

In a world that promised connection but delivered exhaustion, Hembling.net was born from something quieter — the small, unremarkable moments that make life feel whole.

A dinner that runs late because everyone's laughing. A text that turns into a phone call. A photo that reminds you of home.

Social media was supposed to bring us together.

But somewhere along the way, it forgot how humans actually behave — how families grow, argue, reconcile, and love again.

We built Hembling.net to honor that truth.

Here, relationships aren't erased when things get hard.
You can step away when you need space, but your story — and your place — remains.
Because that's what real connection looks like.

We don't measure likes.
We don't reward noise.
We build tools that adapt to how people really live — messy, funny, human lives.

Every button, every word, every design choice exists to make digital spaces feel a little more like the real ones we miss.

Hembling.net isn't another social network.

It's a circle of circles — households, families, clans — overlapping where love and history do.
It's a private, evolving experiment in digital empathy, created by and for people who just want to stay close without shouting over the crowd.

Thank you for being part of this.
For believing that technology can serve humanity — not the other way around.

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– Jay Hembling, Founder

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📚 Frequently Asked Questions

What if my family isn't very tech savvy?

Perfect — this was built for them. Log in once, and you stay logged in. No endless settings menus, no random popups asking for permissions you don't understand.

Why did you name your app Hembling.net? It sounds a bit too personal.

Vanity. No but seriously, hembling.net is just my private domain.. the actual and future name of the app will be different.
While I would love to hear your suggestions, I already have a planned rebranding waiting in the wings- it's just kindof a secret right now.

Why does it feel a little quiet sometimes?

Because that's the point. The internet doesn't have to scream at you to matter. We want you to catch up, smile, and go live your life — not scroll forever.

Who's behind Hembling.net?

A few slightly sentimental nerds who miss the internet when it was personal, kind, and weird in the good way.

Why can't I make public posts?

Because this isn't Twitter. If you want to shout into the void, the internet has plenty of that already. Here, we build warmth, not noise.

Why can't I find this on the App Store?

Because we're not chasing downloads — we're growing slowly, intentionally. You can add Hembling.net to your home screen (we'll show you how). A native app may come later once the foundations are rock solid.

What is a "clan"?

Think of it as your digital family table — the people you laugh with, argue with, and still show up for next weekend. Clans are small, private circles built for real connection, not follower counts.

Can I belong to more than one clan?

Of course. Many of us have multiple families — in-laws, chosen family, that friend group that's basically blood at this point. You can belong to more than one, but we keep the number small so your feed feels human, not hectic.

Can I leave a clan?

You can take a break anytime — but like in real life, you never truly "disappear." Your clan leader can always welcome you back when you're ready. We call it pausing, not purging.

How do I get access?

Hembling.net is invitation-only. Someone who already belongs can send you a private invite link. When you click it, you'll go through a secure one-time sign-in — no passwords, no hassle.

If you stumble onto the login page without an invite, the admins get a gentle nudge. They'll decide whether to reach out.

Please don't share your invite link — it's like a house key. It's meant for you.

Why do I need a Google account to sign in?

Because we're still in early development. Right now, Google sign-in keeps things simple and secure while we iron out the bugs.

In the near future, we'll support other sign-in options and push notifications for Apple users — but that part costs actual money (thanks, Apple).

If you'd like to help us get there faster, send words of encouragement… or snacks.

Is Hembling.net finished?

Not even close — and that's a good thing. You're helping shape it.

We're in active development, so things will change, sometimes break, and then get better. If you find a bug or have a feature idea, please tell us at [email protected]. We read every message (really).

Can I invite people outside my family?

Yes — but only if you'd share a meal with them. If they pass the "you'd hand them the mashed potatoes" test, they probably belong here.

What if someone in my clan drives me crazy?

That's called family. You can mute them for a bit, take a breather, and come back when everyone's cooled off. We're not here to erase relationships, just give them space to breathe.

Do you sell my data?

No. Never. Your memories aren't a business model.

What happens if I lose my device?

You'll be logged out automatically after inactivity. Your data stays safe, and we can help you log back in securely.

Can I use this for work or organizations?

Nope. Hembling.net is built for families, close friends, and real-life circles — not for quarterly reports or "team synergy."

What's next for Hembling.net?

More gentle tools for connection: shared events, photo collections, and household chat spaces that feel like real life — minus the group-text chaos.

💌 Still curious?

We love thoughtful questions (and we promise a human will read them).

Reach us at [email protected] — or just ask your clan leader; they usually know someone who knows someone.