GETTING STARTED

How to Create Your Account

Get started with Shelf Indulgence in just a few minutes. No credit card required.

Creating Your Account

Getting started with Shelf Indulgence is quick and free. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Visit the Sign-Up Page

Go to my.shelfindulgence.net and you'll see the sign-in page. Click "Sign up" at the bottom.

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The sign-in page - click "Sign up" to create a new account

Step 2: Fill in Your Information

You'll be taken to the account creation form with four simple fields:

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The account creation form - enter your details to get started

Full Name

Enter your real name. This is used for account management and payments, not for your author profile.

Email

Your email address for login and notifications. Make sure you have access to this email.

Password

Choose a strong password to secure your account. Mix letters, numbers, and symbols.

Confirm Password

Re-enter your password to make sure there are no typos.

Step 3: Create Account

Click the "Create account" button to complete registration.

infoWhat Happens Next

After creating your account, you'll be automatically signed in and taken to your Dashboard. From there, you can start adding books to your shelf right away.

After Account Creation

Your Dashboard

When you first sign in, you'll see your Dashboard with:

Dashboard showing revenue metrics

Your Dashboard - track lifetime and unpaid revenue

  • Lifetime Revenue - Total earnings across all time
  • Unpaid Revenue - Your current balance pending payment
  • Navigation - Access My Shelf, Indulgence Studio, and Sales & Analytics

What You Can Do

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My Shelf

Add and manage your published titles

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Indulgence Studio

Advanced tools (Private Beta)

analytics

Sales & Analytics

Track your book performance

Account Requirements

Who Can Sign Up?

  • Anyone 18 years or older
  • Authors, publishers, or content creators
  • No geographic restrictions - available worldwide

What's Free?

  • ✓ Account creation (no sign-up fees)
  • ✓ Uploading books (unlimited)
  • ✓ Distribution to all channels
  • ✓ Dashboard and analytics access
  • ✓ Updates and revisions

Our Pricing Model

Shelf Indulgence charges only 10% of net profits. We don't make money unless you make money. No monthly fees, no hidden charges, no surprise costs.

Learn about our pricing model →

Signing In

After creating your account, you can sign in anytime at my.shelfindulgence.net using:

  • The email address you registered with
  • Your password

Forgot Your Password?

If you forget your password:

  1. Click "Forgot password?" on the sign-in page
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Check your inbox for a password reset link
  4. Follow the link to create a new password

Next Steps

Once your account is created, you're ready to start publishing!

📚 Upload Your First Book

Learn the complete process of adding your first title to your shelf.

Read Guide →

📋 Prepare Your Files

Make sure your EPUB and cover image meet our requirements.

Check Requirements →

Troubleshooting

Email Already in Use

If you see this error, you already have an account. Try:

  • Signing in with that email address
  • Using the "Forgot password?" link if you don't remember your password
  • Using a different email address

Password Requirements Not Met

Make sure your password:

  • Is at least 8 characters long
  • Contains a mix of letters and numbers
  • Matches in both password fields

Not Receiving Emails

If you're not receiving emails from us:

  • Check your spam/junk folder
  • Add support@shelfindulgence.net to your contacts
  • Make sure you entered the correct email address
  • Contact support if the problem persists

More account troubleshooting →

Related Articles

Uploading Your First Book

Get your book published after account creation

Our Pricing Model

Understand the 10% of net profits model

Supported File Formats

Prepare your EPUB and cover image

Account Issues

Troubleshoot login and account problems

Ready to Get Started?

Create your free account and start publishing today.

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