Get Your Content Out There
Uploading to LOAFS is simple. Drag, drop, publish.Uploading a Video
1
Go to Creator Studio
From your dashboard, click Creator Studio in the sidebar.
2
Click Upload
Hit the Upload button (or drag a file directly onto the page).
3
Add Your Video
- Drag and drop, or click to browse
- Supported formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM
- Max file size: 10GB
4
While It Uploads...
Fill in the details:
- Title — Clear, searchable, compelling
- Description — What’s in the video
- Thumbnail — Upload custom or auto-generate
- Category — Help people find you
- Tags — Keywords for search
5
Set Visibility
- Public — Anyone subscribed can watch
- Paywalled — Requires your paywall tier
- Unlisted — Only accessible via direct link
6
Publish
Click Publish when ready. Your video goes live immediately.
Video Settings
Title
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Be specific | ”Video #47” |
| Include keywords | Clickbait that doesn’t deliver |
| Keep it scannable | 100-word titles |
Description
Use descriptions to:- Summarize the video
- Add timestamps
- Include relevant links
- Boost searchability
Thumbnail
Thumbnails matter. A lot.Do
- High contrast
- Readable text (if any)
- Faces perform well
- Consistent style across videos
Don't
- Tiny unreadable text
- Cluttered images
- Misleading thumbnails
- Random screenshots
Creating Series
Group related videos into a series for better organization.1
Go to Creator Studio → Series
Click New Series.
2
Name Your Series
Give it a clear, descriptive title.
3
Add a Series Thumbnail
This displays on your channel and in search.
4
Add Videos
Select existing videos or upload new ones directly to the series.
5
Order Videos
Drag to reorder. Episode 1 should be first.
Series Benefits
- Binge-watching: Auto-play next episode
- Organization: Fans find related content easily
- Completion quests: Fans earn XP for finishing series
Paywalling Content
You can lock videos behind your channel’s paywall.Free vs. Paywalled
| Type | Who Can Watch |
|---|---|
| Free | All LOAFS subscribers (Fan, Affiliate, Creator) |
| Paywalled | Only subscribers to YOUR channel specifically |
Paywalling requires setting up your channel subscription through Stripe Connect. Learn about payouts →
Paywall Strategy
| Strategy | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Free everything | Building audience, want max reach |
| Paywall premium | Core content free, bonus content paid |
| Paywall series | Free teaser, rest behind paywall |
| Paywall everything | Established audience, premium brand |
Standalone Purchases
Let people buy individual videos or series without a subscription.Setting Up Standalone
- On the video upload page, toggle Allow Standalone Purchase
- Set your price (you keep 80%)
- Publish
When to Use Standalone
- Courses with clear standalone value
- Premium tutorials
- One-off masterclasses
- Content that makes sense outside a subscription
Batch Uploads
Uploading multiple videos at once:- Go to Creator Studio → Upload
- Select multiple files (or drag a folder)
- Videos queue for upload
- Edit details for each while they upload
- Publish all at once or individually
Video Processing
After upload, LOAFS processes your video for streaming:| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Uploading | Depends on file size + your connection |
| Processing | 1-10 minutes typically |
| Available | Ready to watch |
FAQ
What formats are supported?
What formats are supported?
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM. MP4 with H.264 codec is recommended for fastest processing.
Is there a video length limit?
Is there a video length limit?
No hard limit, but very long videos (3+ hours) may take longer to process.
Can I replace a video after publishing?
Can I replace a video after publishing?
Yes. Go to the video in Creator Studio, click Edit, and upload a new file. The URL stays the same.
Can I schedule uploads?
Can I schedule uploads?
Not yet. Publish immediately or save as draft for later.
What about copyright?
What about copyright?
You must own or have rights to all content you upload. LOAFS will remove infringing content.
Upload something. Today.