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 Explore listing readiness for your hubs. Profile setup and sharing: 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 or link artifacts that teach or package what you know.
2. Free limits (approx.): 10 counted uploads per hub, files up to about 5 MB. Links and editor notes generally don’t count toward the upload quota.
3. Use clear filenames—they help later searchers (and you).

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

You’ll need these to list on Explore 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 invites and roles work: Collaborators & roles. Overview: Hubs.

Step 6 — Share when ready

1. Make the hub public and/or share the hub link (/hub/:id).
2. To appear in the public catalog, list it on Explore—see List a hub on Explore.
3. SEO (one line): Explore-listed public non-adult hubs can be indexed. Public-but-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.
• When demand shows up: Connect Stripe → set a price → paywall. Walkthrough: Turn on paid access. Overview: Optional earning.
• Kahana’s marketplace fee is 5% on Free and Growth. Stripe processing fees apply on top.

What to check after you publish

• Views, saves, Aura, and purchases in hub analytics — walkthrough: Analytics for creators.
• Iterate title, tags, and description so people can find the hub.

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).
• Explore: separate listing checklist—not automatic.

What’s next

• Collaborators & roles.
• List a hub on Explore.
• Your profile & sharing — one link for your presence.
• Aura — encourage careful recognition of great hubs.
• Analytics for creators — discovery vs conversion.
• When to upgrade · Plans — when you hit Free limits.
• Still exploring? Get started (learners).

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