Contributors
Registering as a contributor, uploading and reviewing content, and tracking your earnings.
Joining
JoiningHow contributing to The Stock worksFrom upload to sale: AI writes the description, you review it, the platform team reviews it, then it is published and you earn a share of each sale.
JoiningRegistering as a new contributorThe registration form and verification code, uploading samples, your application states, and what to do if it is rejected.
JoiningSigning in to the workspace for the first timeThe workspace address, setting your password, signing in with email, password and code, and choosing a workspace.
Managing your account in the workspace
Managing your account in the workspaceYour dashboardWhat your dashboard figures mean: total earnings, balance due, live assets, and your files’ processing stages.
Managing your account in the workspaceUploading contentAccepted formats and sizes, the minimum image dimensions, stock versus editorial, and what happens after you upload.
Managing your account in the workspaceUploading audioThe audio formats, sample rates and lengths accepted, the declarations required, and what happens after upload (watermarked preview, waveform, review).
Managing your account in the workspaceReviewing the AI text and submittingEvery field on the review card — descriptions, keywords, category, rights and release file — the states, and "Approve and submit".
Managing your account in the workspaceTracking your contentFollowing your files on the review and products pages, what each state means, and the emails you receive.
Managing your account in the workspaceProfile and public nameYour display name, bio and photos, and where to change the name buyers see.
Managing your account in the workspaceEarnings and payoutsHow your share of sales, packages and subscriptions is calculated, adding an IBAN or linking PayPal, and how payouts are made.
Managing your account in the workspaceContent and rights rulesQuality standards, editorial versus commercial, model releases when people appear, and exclusive RM licensing.
Managing your account in the workspaceContributor FAQShort answers: why was my file rejected, why is my product not showing, how long approval takes, and can I delete a published product.