> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://xrlive.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Become Contributor

> Set up Stripe Connect to sell visuals and receive payouts

Before you can sell visuals on the Marketplace, you need to become a contributor. This connects your account to **Stripe** so xRLive can send you payouts when someone buys your work. The setup takes a few minutes and is handled entirely through Stripe's secure onboarding flow.

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<Note>
  You need a **Creator** subscription to upload and sell visuals. See [Subscribe](/dashboard/billing/subscribe) if you haven't upgraded yet.
</Note>

## Start the setup

From **My Library**, scroll to the bottom of the page. A banner reads **Become a contributor and start selling your visuals.** Click **Become a contributor** to open the Stripe onboarding flow.

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## Complete Stripe onboarding

Stripe handles identity verification and payout setup. You'll walk through the following steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in to Express">
    Enter your **email address** and click **Continue**. If you already have a Stripe Express account, you'll sign in; otherwise Stripe creates one for you.

    <Frame caption="The Stripe Express sign-in screen">
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  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your phone">
    Confirm your **email** and enter your **phone number**, then click **Submit**. Stripe sends a verification code to your phone — enter the 6-digit code to continue.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tell us about your business">
    Select your **country** and **business type**. If you haven't registered as a company, choose **Individual**.

    <Frame caption="Selecting your country and business type in Stripe">
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  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your personal details">
    Provide your **legal name** as it appears on government records. Add your **website** or a **product description** if you don't have a site yet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up payouts">
    Choose how you want to receive earnings — link a **bank account** or add a **debit card**. Search for your bank or enter the details manually.

    <Frame caption="Selecting a bank account for payouts">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/xrlive/BtHzMfLDpeg82DZa/images/dashboard/creator/become-contributor-payouts.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BtHzMfLDpeg82DZa&q=85&s=72fa4616a546b75150239780a3b7f1a4" alt="Stripe onboarding page titled Select an account for payouts with a bank search field and a grid of bank logos" width="1920" height="1032" data-path="images/dashboard/creator/become-contributor-payouts.png" />
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  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish and return to xRLive">
    Once Stripe confirms your details, you're set up as a contributor. Click **Return to xRLive** in the sidebar to go back to the dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Your financial information stays with **Stripe** — xRLive never sees or stores your bank or card details.
</Note>

## Where to go next

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  <Card title="Update Visual" icon="images" href="/dashboard/creator/update-visual">
    Upload your first visual and prepare it for the Marketplace.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publish Visuals" icon="store" href="/dashboard/creator/publish-visuals">
    Submit your visual with one-time or subscription pricing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payouts" icon="money-bill-transfer" href="/dashboard/creator/payouts">
    Manage your payout settings after onboarding.
  </Card>
</Columns>
