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Quick start

Submit your first eprint to Chive in under five minutes.

Prerequisites​

  • A Bluesky account (or any AT Protocol-compatible PDS)
  • An eprint PDF (maximum 50 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 eprint​

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

Basic information​

Enter the required metadata:

FieldDescription
TitleFull title of your eprint
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 Eprint". The eprint record is created in your PDS and automatically indexed by Chive.

What happens next​

After you submit, Chive indexes your eprint from your PDS. This usually takes a few minutes. Once indexed, you can find your eprint by searching for its title or browsing your profile page.

To update metadata or upload a revised PDF, see the editing guide.

Step 4: Share​

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

Next steps​