Get started (creators)

Share what you know. This guide takes you from signup to a private hub with content, then points you to listing and monetization, without every setting on day one.

Primary action: Create (sign up if needed)

What you’ll do

Create a hub → add digital artifacts → make it ready to share → list when you’re ready → optionally charge later.

Step 1. Create an account

1. Sign up at app.kahana.io.
2. Add a profile picture early. It’s part of Library listing readiness for your hubs. Profile setup: Your profile & sharing.

Step 2. Create your first hub

• A new hub starts private.
• Free plan: up to 3 hubs. See Plans when you need more room.
• A hub is a curated place for files, videos, images, PDFs, documents, links, notes, and more, plus collaborators if you want them.

More: Hubs.

Step 3. Add content

1. Upload files, add folders or notes, embed YouTube or a webpage, or import an Archive.org PDF. Guide: Adding files and embeds.
2. Free limits: 10 counted uploads per hub, files up to 5 MB. Links and editor notes generally don’t count toward the upload quota.
3. Use clear filenames. They help later searchers (and you).

Only upload what you have rights to share. Public domain and open-license works are allowed when redistribution is permitted. See Content rights before you unlist, list on Library, or monetize.

Step 4. Fill the listing basics (even if still private)

You’ll need these to list on Library later:

• Title
• Custom cover
• Description (about 40+ characters)
• At least one standard category
• Adult yes/no when you list

Profile pic and public access settings matter too. Listing is a separate step, not automatic when you create the hub.

Step 5. Invite collaborators (optional)

Invite people with roles: OWNER, ADMIN, WRITE, COMMENT, READ. Unlimited collaborators on Free and Growth.

How-to: Collaborators & roles.

Step 6. Share when ready

1. Choose a visibility row: Invite-only shared, Unlisted, or Visible on Library. Overview: Hubs.
2. To appear in the public catalog, list it. See List a hub on Library.
3. SEO (one line): Library-listed public non-adult hubs can be indexed. Unlisted hubs stay shareable by link and generally stay out of indexing.

Step 7. Optional earning (later)

• Monetization is not required. Free knowledge hubs stay first-class. You can sell on Free with Stripe Connect.
• When demand shows up: Connect Stripe → set a price → paywall. Walkthrough: Turn on paid access.
• Kahana’s marketplace fee is 5% on Free and Growth. Stripe processing fees apply on top.

Quick facts

• Default privacy: hubs start private.
• Free capacity: 3 hubs, 10 uploads/hub, 5 MB files.
• Collaborate: unlimited collaborators even on Free.
• Sell on Free: yes, with Stripe Connect.
• Take rate: 5% (Growth does not waive it).
• Library: separate listing checklist, not automatic.

What’s next

• List a hub on Library
• Adding files and embeds
• Content rights
• When to upgrade

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