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Quick Start

Submit your first preprint to Chive in under five minutes.

Prerequisites​

  • A Bluesky account (or any AT Protocol-compatible PDS)
  • A preprint PDF (maximum 100 MB)
  • Metadata: title, abstract, and at least one keyword

Step 1: Sign In​

Navigate to chive.pub and click "Sign In" in the header. You will be redirected to authenticate via OAuth with your PDS.

Step 2: Create a New Preprint​

After signing in, click "Submit Preprint" in the navigation bar. You will see a multi-step form.

Basic Information​

Enter the required metadata:

FieldDescription
TitleFull title of your preprint
AbstractSummary of your work (plain text, 300 words recommended)
KeywordsAuthor-provided keywords for discovery

Upload PDF​

Drag and drop your PDF or click to select a file. The PDF is uploaded directly to your PDS; Chive only stores a reference (BlobRef) to the file.

Classification​

Select fields from the knowledge graph hierarchy. Start typing to search for relevant fields. You may select up to five fields.

Step 3: Submit​

Review your submission and click "Submit Preprint". The preprint record is created in your PDS and automatically indexed by Chive.

Step 4: Share​

Your preprint is now available at a permanent URL. Share this link with colleagues or post it to social media.

Next Steps​