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

# Account Setup: Configure Your Hitorino Creator Profile

> Complete your Hitorino creator profile, connect social accounts, configure monetization, and secure your account with two-factor authentication.

A well-configured account is the foundation of a successful channel on Hitorino. This guide walks you through every setting you should configure after creating your account — from completing your public creator profile and connecting your social accounts to locking down your account with two-factor authentication. Taking 15 minutes to complete these steps now will save you time later and give new viewers a polished first impression.

## Email Verification

Before you can access creator features, you need to confirm the email address associated with your account. Hitorino sends a verification email automatically when you sign up.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the verification email">
    Check the inbox of the email address you used during sign-up. The email arrives from `noreply@hitorino.tv` with the subject **"Confirm your Hitorino account"**. If you do not see it within a couple of minutes, check your spam or promotions folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click the confirmation link">
    Open the email and click **Confirm email address**. You are redirected back to Hitorino and your account is immediately activated. The link is valid for 24 hours.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Resend the link if needed">
    If the link has expired or you deleted the email, log in and navigate to **Settings → Account → Email**. Click **Resend verification email** to receive a fresh link.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Features including live streaming, video uploads, enabling subscriptions, and receiving payouts are locked until your email is verified. Do not skip this step.
</Warning>

## Setting Up Your Creator Profile

Your creator profile is what viewers see when they land on your channel. A complete profile — with a clear photo, descriptive bio, and recognizable banner — significantly increases the chance that a first-time visitor becomes a follower or subscriber.

### Profile Picture and Banner

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open channel settings">
    Go to **Dashboard → Channel → Profile**. This page controls everything on the public-facing version of your channel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload a profile picture">
    Click the profile picture area and select an image from your computer. Requirements:

    * Format: JPG or PNG
    * Recommended size: 400 × 400 px
    * Maximum file size: 5 MB

    Your profile picture appears in search results, the Discover feed, live chat, and anywhere your channel is mentioned across the platform. Choose something that is clearly recognizable at small sizes — a close-up headshot or a clean logo works best.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload a channel banner">
    Click the banner area and select a wide image. Requirements:

    * Format: JPG or PNG
    * Recommended size: 1440 × 400 px
    * Maximum file size: 10 MB

    <Tip>
      Keep important visual elements — your name, tagline, or logo — away from the edges of the banner. On mobile screens the banner is cropped to a narrower aspect ratio and the outer edges are hidden.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Display Name and Bio

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set your display name">
    Enter a **Display name** in the field provided. Unlike your username, your display name can include spaces, emoji, and mixed case — and you can change it at any time. It appears on your channel page, in the live feed, and in chat.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your channel bio">
    Your bio appears below your display name on your channel page. Aim for 2–4 sentences that clearly explain what you stream, when you go live, and what makes your channel worth following. The bio field supports plain text only and has a 500-character limit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your streaming schedule">
    In the **Schedule** field, enter your typical streaming days and times — for example, `Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 PM EST`. This field is displayed prominently on your channel page and helps viewers plan when to tune in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your profile">
    Click **Save changes**. Your profile updates are published to your public channel page immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connecting Social Accounts

Linking your social accounts to Hitorino lets viewers find your other communities, and it unlocks cross-posting features that make it easier to promote new videos and upcoming streams.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open social settings">
    Go to **Settings → Account → Connected accounts**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect your accounts">
    Click **Connect** next to each platform you want to link. You are redirected to that platform's authorization page. After approving access, you are returned to Hitorino and the account shows as connected.

    Hitorino supports connections to the following platforms:

    * YouTube
    * X (Twitter)
    * Instagram
    * TikTok
    * Twitch

    <Note>
      Connecting an account does not grant Hitorino permission to post on your behalf unless you separately enable the **Auto-promote** feature for that platform under **Dashboard → Channel → Promotion**.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose which links appear on your channel">
    After connecting, toggle the **Show on channel** switch for each account you want displayed publicly on your channel page. Unlinked or hidden accounts are not visible to viewers.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuring Monetization

Hitorino gives you two ways to earn from your audience: recurring subscriptions and one-time tips. Both can be active at the same time.

### Enabling Viewer Subscriptions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open monetization settings">
    Go to **Dashboard → Monetization → Subscriptions**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your subscription price">
    Enter a monthly subscription price. Hitorino supports prices between $1.99 and $49.99 per month. Choose a price that reflects the value of your subscriber-only content.

    <Tip>
      Creators who are just starting out typically find success at $4.99–$9.99/month. You can raise your price later — existing subscribers are notified and given a 30-day grace period before the new price takes effect.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write your subscription pitch">
    In the **Benefits description** field, list what subscribers get for their support — for example: subscriber-only VODs, early access to videos, a Discord role, or a shoutout in your next stream. Be specific: vague benefits convert poorly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable subscriptions">
    Toggle **Enable subscriptions** to on and click **Save**. A **Subscribe** button now appears on your channel page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Enabling Tips

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open tip settings">
    Go to **Dashboard → Monetization → Tips**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set minimum tip amount">
    Set a minimum tip amount between $1.00 and $10.00. Tips below this threshold are not processed. A minimum of $2.00 or $3.00 helps offset payment processing fees.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the tip prompt">
    Write a short message (up to 100 characters) that appears in the tip panel for viewers — for example, `Support the stream! Tips show in chat with your message.`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable tips">
    Toggle **Enable tips** to on and click **Save**. The tip panel appears in the chat sidebar automatically during all of your live streams.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Connecting a Payout Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open payout settings">
    Go to **Settings → Payouts → Connect payout account**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete identity verification">
    Hitorino uses Stripe for payouts and requires identity verification to comply with financial regulations. Click **Start verification** and follow the prompts to submit your legal name, date of birth, address, and a government-issued ID.

    <Info>
      Identity verification is handled entirely by Stripe and is required by law for any creator receiving payments. Hitorino does not store your ID document — it is processed and verified by Stripe directly.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your bank account or card">
    After verification, add the bank account or debit card you want payouts sent to. Payouts are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month for any balance above \$25.00.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Security Settings

Protecting your Hitorino account protects your channel, your subscribers, and your earnings. Take a few minutes to complete these security steps.

### Changing Your Password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open password settings">
    Go to **Settings → Security → Password** and click **Change password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your current and new password">
    Enter your current password, then your new password twice to confirm. Your new password must be at least 12 characters. Using a password manager to generate a random password is strongly recommended.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your new password">
    Click **Update password**. You are logged out of all other active sessions automatically as a security measure.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of protection to your account. Even if someone obtains your password, they cannot log in without access to your second factor.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open 2FA settings">
    Go to **Settings → Security → Two-factor authentication** and click **Set up 2FA**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your 2FA method">
    Hitorino supports two methods:

    * **Authenticator app** (recommended) — Use an app like Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password to generate time-based one-time codes.
    * **SMS** — Receive a one-time code by text message. This is less secure than an authenticator app but is better than no 2FA at all.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up an authenticator app">
    If you choose the authenticator app method:

    1. Open your authenticator app and tap **Add account** or the **+** button.
    2. Scan the QR code displayed on the Hitorino setup page, or manually enter the setup key shown beneath it.
    3. Your app generates a 6-digit code that refreshes every 30 seconds.
    4. Enter the current code into the **Verification code** field on Hitorino and click **Enable 2FA**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your backup codes">
    After enabling 2FA, Hitorino generates 10 single-use backup codes. Download or print these codes and store them somewhere secure — for example, a password manager or a printed sheet in a safe place. You can use a backup code to access your account if you ever lose access to your second factor.

    <Warning>
      If you lose access to your second factor and do not have backup codes, account recovery requires manual identity verification with Hitorino support and can take several business days. Store your backup codes securely.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Reviewing Active Sessions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open session management">
    Go to **Settings → Security → Active sessions**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review logged-in devices">
    You will see a list of all devices and browsers currently logged into your account, including approximate location, browser type, and last activity time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Revoke unknown sessions">
    If you see a session you do not recognize, click **Revoke** next to it. To log out of every device at once, click **Revoke all other sessions** at the bottom of the list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Account Settings Checklist

Use this checklist to confirm you have completed all recommended setup steps.

| Task                                  | Where to find it                                |
| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| ✅ Verify email address                | Settings → Account → Email                      |
| ✅ Upload profile picture              | Dashboard → Channel → Profile                   |
| ✅ Upload channel banner               | Dashboard → Channel → Profile                   |
| ✅ Write channel bio and schedule      | Dashboard → Channel → Profile                   |
| ✅ Connect social accounts             | Settings → Account → Connected accounts         |
| ✅ Set subscription price and benefits | Dashboard → Monetization → Subscriptions        |
| ✅ Enable tips                         | Dashboard → Monetization → Tips                 |
| ✅ Connect payout account              | Settings → Payouts                              |
| ✅ Enable two-factor authentication    | Settings → Security → Two-factor authentication |
| ✅ Save backup codes                   | Settings → Security → Two-factor authentication |

## What's Next?

With your account fully configured, you are ready to go live or publish your first video.

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