Question 1

What are the benefits of Kahana?

Accepted Answer

You get one place to contribute what you know, get discovered, and help others learn.

As a contributor: publish curated hubs of digital artifacts (files, videos, images, PDFs, documents, links, and more), list them on Explore, collaborate, earn Aura when people value your work, and turn on paid access later if you want.

As a seeker: browse high-signal hubs in one catalog, save what matters, and learn without chasing scattered links or DMs.

Aura is the community signal that lifts quality so the best contributions rise.

Question 2

What makes Kahana different from everything else?

Accepted Answer

Most tools only do one job. Gumroad sells a link. Linktree points to links. Notion and Drive hold files. None of them is a public library with discovery and community quality signal built in.

Kahana starts with contribution and Explore: your hub is the product, people can find it beyond your existing audience, and Aura helps quality rise with people, not only ads or SEO.

Paid access is optional. Sharing and discovery come first. Earning was added because contributors asked for it.

Question 3

How do I optimize the benefits of Kahana?

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First, don't overthink it. Share what you know. When people search, they can find it.

Filenames, hub names, tags, and descriptions all feed the search algorithm, similar to YouTube. Kahana is built to make niche knowledge and expertise more discoverable. The more context you give, the more exposure you get.

Then use analytics and reports to watch view counts, saves, and purchases so you can see what is landing and improve from there.

Short path: share → add clear names, tags, and descriptions → check analytics → keep giving context.

Question 4

What is Kahana?

Accepted Answer

Kahana is a library for curated digital knowledge.

You contribute hubs of digital artifacts (files, videos, images, PDFs, documents, links, and more), get discovered on Explore, and earn Aura when people value your work. Seekers browse and learn in one place.

Paid access is optional. We added it later, after users asked to earn from their best hubs.

Question 5

Who operates Kahana?

Accepted Answer

Kahana Group Inc.

Question 6

Where do I start?

Accepted Answer

Go to app.kahana.io.

If you want to learn, open Explore. If you want to share, sign up, contribute a hub, and list it when you are ready. You can turn on paid access later if you want.

Question 7

Where is company / About information?

Accepted Answer

Visit about.kahana.io.

In the app, open About from the guest header, or go to Settings & support → Resources when you are logged in.

Question 8

How is Kahana different from Gumroad, Linktree, or Notion?

Accepted Answer

Gumroad starts from selling. Linktree is light on discovery and hubs. Notion and Drive are great workspaces, but not a public library with community signal.

Kahana starts with contribution and discovery, plus Aura. Optional earning came later because contributors asked for it.

Question 9

Can I earn money when people access my hubs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you want to.

Kahana started as knowledge sharing only. After a user asked to earn when others accessed their top hubs, we added paid access.

When you are ready, connect Stripe, set a price, and charge for access. Sharing and discovery still come first.

Question 10

What is a hub?

Accepted Answer

A hub is a curated place for digital artifacts: files, videos, images, PDFs, documents, links, and more, plus optional collaborators.

You can leave it private, make it public, list it on Explore, and charge for access later if you want.

Question 11

How do I turn on paid access for a hub?

Accepted Answer

Contribute a hub and add your content. Make it public and list it on Explore when it is ready.

To earn from access, connect Stripe, turn on monetization, and set a one-time or monthly price. Then share your link or get found on Explore.

Question 12

How much does Kahana cost for creators?

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Free is $0. You get up to 3 hubs, unlimited collaborators, and files up to about 5 MB. You can still charge for access if you want.

Growth is $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. You get unlimited hubs and uploads, live chat support, 100 GB of storage, and files up to 5 GB.

Enterprise is custom, with white-glove support and flexible limits if you need them.

Open Billing in the app for the latest plan details.

Question 13

What fee does Kahana take on sales?

Accepted Answer

Kahana takes 5% on hub sales processed through Stripe Connect.

Stripe also charges its usual processing fees (often about 2.9% + $0.30 for US cards). Kahana does not hold your funds. Stripe handles payouts.

Question 14

Do I need Stripe?

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Only if you want to charge for hub access.

Browsing, contributing free hubs, and discovering on Explore do not require Stripe.

Question 15

Can I charge a subscription?

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Yes. You can offer a one-time purchase for ongoing hub access, or a monthly subscription. Free trials may be available on hubs that enable them.

Question 16

Can I collaborate with others on a hub?

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Yes. Invite collaborators with role-based access. Unlimited collaborators are included on Free and Growth.

Question 17

How do I get discovered?

Accepted Answer

List a public hub on Explore. Keep your creator profile current. Share your profile or hub link.

You can also earn Aura when the community endorses your hub.

Question 18

What is a verified creator badge?

Accepted Answer

Creators who complete Stripe Identity verification may show a verified badge on their profile or paywall.

It helps buyers trust who you are. It is not a ranking guarantee.

Question 19

Is adult content allowed?

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You can flag a hub as adult content. Those hubs are filtered on Explore.

Buyers must be logged in and verify they are 18+ with their date of birth before they can access them.

Question 20

Can I fork or duplicate a hub?

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Where permissions allow, you can duplicate or fork a hub’s structure. Availability depends on product settings.

Question 21

How do I buy a digital product on Kahana?

Accepted Answer

Browse Explore or a creator’s profile, open a hub, and check out on the paywall.

When payment succeeds, the hub unlocks in your account.

Question 22

Can I browse without an account?

Accepted Answer

Yes for most public hubs on Explore. Adult content and some purchases require login.

Question 23

What do I get after I pay?

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Access to that hub’s content in your Kahana account.

One-time purchases usually keep access going. Monthly products need an active subscription.

Question 24

How do refunds work?

Accepted Answer

Payments and disputes follow Stripe and Kahana’s terms.

For help, use in-app Support (/support) or the channels listed in product settings.

Question 25

Is my payment secure?

Accepted Answer

Checkout runs on Stripe. Kahana does not store your full card number.

Question 26

How do I find free vs paid hubs?

Accepted Answer

On Explore, filter by free or paid, price range, category, or search.

Question 27

What is Aura? Do I pay for it?

Accepted Answer

Aura is limited. You can give up to 5 Aura per day. It replenishes at midnight UTC.

Aura is not money and not crypto. It is endorsement: give it to lift hubs you value, see who gave it, and help the best contributions rise. You cannot give Aura to your own contributions.

Question 28

What is Aura?

Accepted Answer

Aura is limited. You can give up to 5 Aura per day. Put it all on one contribution or split it across a few. It replenishes at midnight UTC.

Aura is not money and not crypto. It is endorsement for contributions you value. See who gave it. Because it is scarce, people give it carefully, which helps the best work rise and makes Kahana a place you can trust to learn.

You cannot give Aura to your own contributions.

Question 29

How much Aura can I give?

Accepted Answer

Aura is limited to 5 Aura per day.

You can put it all on one contribution or split it across a few. It replenishes at midnight UTC. You cannot give Aura to your own contributions.

Question 30

What is an Aura streak?

Accepted Answer

Giving Aura on consecutive days builds a streak in the app. It encourages discovery. It is not a cash reward.

Question 31

Does Aura mean a hub is officially recommended by Kahana?

Accepted Answer

No. Aura is a community signal. Kahana may still curate or moderate listings on its own.

Question 32

What is Explore?

Accepted Answer

Explore is the public marketplace at /explore.

Browse hubs or creators, search, and filter by category, price, free or paid, and more.

Question 33

Do I need to pay to list on Explore?

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No separate listing fee. You just need to meet public listing requirements.

Platform and Stripe fees only apply when someone buys a paid hub. Free hubs can still appear when listed.

Question 34

Why isn’t my hub on Explore?

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Common reasons: it is not public or not listed yet, listing requirements are incomplete, visibility or adult settings, or a short indexing delay.

Check hub settings for Explore readiness.

Question 35

How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

Use email or Google sign-in at app.kahana.io/signup, or choose Sign in → Create account.

Question 36

How do I get help?

Accepted Answer

In the app, use Support (/support) or Send feedback from Settings & support.

For company info, visit about.kahana.io. Growth plans include live chat support.

Question 37

Where are Privacy and Terms?

Accepted Answer

Find them in the guest menu, and typically at kahana.io/privacy-policy and kahana.io/terms-and-conditions.

Question 38

How does age verification work for adult hubs?

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You must be logged in and enter your date of birth. If you are 18+, the server records verification.

There is no anonymous “I’m 18” unlock.

Question 39

When should I upgrade to Growth?

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Common reasons: you need a 4th hub, Free upload limits feel tight, you need larger files, or you want live chat support.

Compare plans in Billing in the app.

Question 40

How do I cancel Growth?

Accepted Answer

Manage your subscription from Billing in settings.

Access continues through the end of the paid period.

Question 41

Do Free creators still pay the 5% marketplace fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 5% fee applies to hub sales on Free and Growth.

Growth is for higher limits and support. It does not remove the marketplace fee.

Question 42

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Modern browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Use an up-to-date desktop or mobile browser for the best experience.

Question 43

Is there a native mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Kahana is a web app that works well in mobile browsers.

Question 44

Can I embed Kahana on my own site?

Accepted Answer

The usual path is linking your Kahana profile or hub URL. Deeper embeds and white-label are Enterprise-oriented.

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