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Becoming a Creator on Sola

Start selling digital products and keep 84-95% of every sale depending on your creator tier.

Before You Start

To become a creator on Sola, you need:

  • Sola account - Sign up with Google or email
  • Age requirement - Must be 18 years or older
  • Original content - Own the rights to what you're selling
  • Stripe account - For receiving payments (we'll help you set this up)
  • Valid bank account - To receive payouts from Stripe

✅ No Upfront Costs: Start on the Free tier with no monthly fee - you only pay a 7% marketplace fee when you make a sale. Upgrade to Pro (4%) or Ultimate (2%) tiers for lower per-sale fees.

Step 1: Enable Creator Mode

Transform your buyer account into a creator account:

  1. Log into your Sola account
  2. Click "Creator" in the navigation menu
  3. Click "Set Shop Name" or "Become a Creator"
  4. Enter your desired shop name
  5. Click "Create Shop"

💡 Choose Wisely: Your shop name is your brand identity. Make it memorable and professional. You can change it later, but we recommend getting it right the first time.

Step 2: Accept Legal Terms

As a creator, you must agree to additional terms:

Terms You'll Accept:

  • Seller Terms of Service - Rules for selling on Sola
  • Revenue sharing agreement - You keep 84-95% based on tier (Free: 7%, Pro: 4%, Ultimate: 2% marketplace fees)
  • Content guidelines - What you can and can't sell
  • Payment terms - How and when you get paid
  • Tax responsibilities - You handle your own taxes

Step 3: DMCA Compliance Agreement

Protecting intellectual property is critical on Sola. You must agree to:

  • Only sell original work - Or work you have rights to sell
  • Respect copyright - Don't infringe on others' intellectual property
  • DMCA takedown process - Respond to valid copyright claims
  • Counter-notice rights - Defend against false claims
  • Account suspension - Violations may result in account termination

⚠️ Copyright Violations Are Serious: Selling copyrighted material without permission can result in immediate account suspension and legal action. Only upload content you created or have licensing rights for.

Step 4: Connect Stripe Standard Account

Sola uses Stripe Connect for direct payments to creators. Here's how to set it up:

  1. In your Creator Dashboard, click "Connect Stripe"
  2. You'll be redirected to Stripe's secure onboarding
  3. Choose "Create a new Stripe account" or "Use existing account"
  4. Enter your business information:

Information Stripe Will Request:

  • Business type: Individual or Company
  • Personal information: Name, address, date of birth
  • Tax ID: SSN (US) or Tax ID number
  • Bank account: For receiving payouts
  • Identity verification: Government-issued ID (sometimes required)
  1. Complete Stripe's verification process
  2. Accept Stripe's Terms of Service
  3. You'll be redirected back to Sola
  4. Your Stripe account is now connected!

✨ Why Stripe Standard? You have full control over your money. Payments go directly to your Stripe account, and you control when and how payouts happen.

Step 5: Customize Your Shop

Make your shop stand out:

  • Shop bio: Tell your story (500 characters)
  • Shop banner: Upload a custom header image
  • Profile picture: Your creator avatar
  • Social links: Connect Instagram, Twitter, website, etc.
  • About section: Describe what you create

Step 6: Upload Your First Product

Ready to start selling? Upload your first product:

  1. Go to Creator Dashboard → Upload Product
  2. Fill in product details (title, description, category)
  3. Upload preview images (up to 6)
  4. Upload product files (the actual files buyers download)
  5. Set prices for each license tier you want to offer
  6. Click "Publish" to make it live!

📚 Detailed Guide: Check out our Uploading Products guide for step-by-step instructions.

What Happens After You're Approved

Immediate Access

  • ✅ Upload unlimited products
  • ✅ Set your own prices
  • ✅ Customize your shop
  • ✅ Start selling immediately

Earning Money

  • 84-95% revenue depending on tier - Choose Free (7%), Pro (4%), or Ultimate (2%) marketplace fees
  • Direct payouts - Money goes to your Stripe account instantly
  • No minimum - Get paid on every sale, no matter how small
  • Control payouts - Set daily, weekly, or monthly transfers to your bank

See the full fee breakdown: Fees & How You Get Paid

Creator Tools & Features

As a creator, you get access to powerful tools:

📊 Analytics Dashboard

Track views, sales, revenue, and customer demographics

📧 Email Marketing

Send campaigns to your subscribers (up to 100 per day)

📢 Sola Boost (Advertising)

Promote your products in search results with targeted ads

🎁 Freebie System

Offer free products to grow your audience and email list

💬 Review Management

Respond to customer reviews and build credibility

👥 Follower System

Build an audience that gets notified of your new products

Requirements & Restrictions

What You Can Sell

  • ✅ Digital graphics and illustrations
  • ✅ Templates and printables
  • ✅ Fonts and typography
  • ✅ Photography and stock images
  • ✅ E-books and guides
  • ✅ Video and audio files
  • ✅ Design files and mockups

What You Cannot Sell

  • ❌ Copyrighted content you don't own
  • ❌ Adult or explicit content
  • ❌ Illegal or prohibited items
  • ❌ Dangerous or harmful content
  • ❌ Counterfeit or trademark-infringing products

See our Prohibited Content Policy for full details.

Getting Help

Need assistance getting started?

  • Help Center: Browse all creator guides and tutorials
  • Support: Contact Sola support via email
  • Stripe Help: Stripe offers 24/7 support for account issues
  • Roadmap: See what features are coming next on our product roadmap

Ready to become a creator?

Join thousands of creators selling digital products on Sola. Keep 84-95% of every sale depending on your tier!

Start Selling