Creating a Chiify account takes about 2 minutes.
Step 1 — Register
1. Go to chiify.com/signup.
2. Enter your author name (the name that will appear on your books), email, and a password.
3. Click Create account.
Step 2 — Verify your email
We send a verification link to the email you used. Click it within 24 hours to activate your account. If you don't see the email:
- Check your spam folder.
- Make sure you used the right email.
- Click Resend verification on the login screen.
Step 3 — Set up your author profile
After verification, you land on the dashboard. Click Profile in the sidebar to:
- Add your author bio (used on retailer pages).
- Upload an author photo (PNG or JPG, 500×500px or larger).
- Add your social links (Twitter/X, Instagram, website).
You can update these any time — they propagate to retailers on the next book upload.
Step 4 — Set up your payout method
Click Settings → Payouts to add a payout method. We support:
- Nigerian Naira local transfer (NGN bank account, ₦20,000 minimum)
- PayPal ($10 minimum)
- US ACH (US bank account, $10 minimum)
- International USD wire ($50 minimum)
You don't need to set this up to publish — only when you're ready to receive your first payout (which happens monthly on the 15th).
Step 5 — Upload your first book
When you're ready, follow How to publish your first book.