■ The complete guide
How Skilldera works for everyone
Whether you’re a creator selling courses, an affiliate earning commission, or a learner buying knowledge — this page explains exactly how each journey works, step by step.
Creator
Upload a course, ebook, or digital product. Set your price in XAF. Accept MoMo payments. Get paid within 24 hours.
Affiliate
Pick any product with an affiliate program. Share your unique link. Earn 10–50% commission on every sale you drive.
Learner
Browse the marketplace. Pay with MTN or Orange Money. Get instant access. Keep it forever — guaranteed.
How to get started as a Creator
From zero to your first sale — step by step, no shortcuts skipped.
Sign up & complete KYC
Create your free account at skilldera.co. Upload a government-issued ID and your Mobile Money number. Admin reviews and approves within 24 hours. KYC is a one-time step to protect buyers and ensure payouts reach the right person.
Use a clear phone photo of your NIC or passport — the most common rejection reason is a blurry photo.
Set up your storefront
Your personal storefront lives at skilldera.co/yourname. Add your display name, bio, profile photo, and social handles. Upload a cover banner (1200 × 630 px) — this also becomes the preview image when you share your link on WhatsApp or Facebook.
A face photo for your profile and a branded banner together increase trust and conversion significantly.
Create your first product
Go to Creator Dashboard → Products → New Product. Choose type: Video Course, Ebook, Digital Download, or Physical. Add a title, description, price in XAF, and a thumbnail. Set a free preview lesson to show potential buyers what they're buying.
Upload your videos
Go to your product → Lessons tab. Add each lesson: title, description, and video. Upload directly to Cloudinary (stored securely — your students stream it, not download it) or paste a YouTube/Vimeo embed URL for YouTube-hosted content. Lessons can be up to 30 min (Free), 1 hr (Starter), or 4 hrs (Pro).
Use a 720p mp4 — it uploads faster and plays smoothly even on slow connections. Cloudinary auto-compresses for you.
Publish & share your link
Hit "Publish" to make your product live. Copy your product link or storefront link from the dashboard. Share it on WhatsApp groups, TikTok, Instagram bio, or anywhere your audience is. Buyers land on your branded storefront — no Skilldera branding unless you're on the Free plan.
Accept payments via MoMo
When a buyer clicks "Buy Now", they go through a Fapshi-powered Mobile Money checkout. They pay from their MTN or Orange Money wallet. You get an instant email notification. The platform commission (5% Free / 4.5% Starter / 4% Pro / 0% Premium) is deducted automatically. A 200 XAF processing fee applies on orders ≥ 3,000 XAF.
Request a payout
Your earnings accumulate in your dashboard. Once you hit 5,000 XAF (minimum), go to Dashboard → Payouts → Request Payout. Admin processes it manually and sends the MoMo transfer within 24 hours. You'll receive a confirmation email when it's done.
Make sure your MoMo number is saved correctly in Settings → Payment Methods before requesting.
Grow with affiliates & tools
Enable the affiliate program on any product. Set the commission rate (10–50% recommended). Affiliates share their unique link. When someone buys through that link, the commission is split automatically. Use discount codes and flash sales to drive launches.
Four product types. One checkout.
Video Courses
Structured lessons with HD video, free previews, and progress tracking. Best for step-by-step skill teaching.
Ebooks
PDF or EPUB digital books. Buyers download instantly after payment. Great for guides, playbooks, and templates.
Digital Files
Anything downloadable — Notion templates, Canva kits, spreadsheets, presets, audio files, code packages.
Physical Products
Physical items with custom order form. Skilldera handles checkout; you handle fulfilment and delivery.
How video upload works
No expensive gear. No editing degree. Here is the phone-to-platform workflow used by every creator on Skilldera.
Phone is enough
A modern Android phone at 720p produces perfectly watchable course content. No studio required. Natural light near a window is better than expensive lighting.
Audio is critical
Buyers forgive average video but not poor audio. Record in a quiet room. Close windows. Use earphones with a built-in mic — they isolate your voice better than the phone speaker.
Edit simply
CapCut (free, phone-based) handles everything — cut silences, add captions, trim mistakes. Keep lessons under 20 min per segment for best completion rates.
Upload to Cloudinary
Go to your lesson and click "Upload Video". Select your file. Cloudinary compresses and optimises it automatically. Students stream it — they never download a raw file. Your video is protected.
Or embed YouTube
Already have a YouTube channel? Keep your videos there and paste the YouTube URL in the lesson. Cloudinary and YouTube work side by side on the same course.
YouTube + Skilldera
Already have a YouTube channel? Keep your videos there. Paste the URL in your lesson and Skilldera embeds it — your students watch without leaving the platform.
Your YouTube video plays here — inside your course
Buyers stay on your storefront. They never land on YouTube.
Skilldera is a bank of resources
Everything you need to sell, earn, or learn — free, no email gate, always updated.
Creator Academy
Free video lessons on pricing, launching, building an audience, and using AI to create courses.
Affiliate Academy
Six modules on choosing products, writing share copy, and building a WhatsApp affiliate funnel.
Features overview
Every feature on the platform — live, in progress, and on the roadmap. Updated every sprint.
Pricing plans
Free, Starter, Pro, and Premium — compare commission rates, storage limits, and feature access.
FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about payments, KYC, payout timing, and student access.
Contact us
Stuck on something? WhatsApp or email us. We reply within 24 hours — real humans, no bots.
100% Mobile Money. No card required.
All payments on Skilldera go through Fapshi — a Cameroonian payment processor built for Mobile Money. Every transaction is in XAF. No FX conversion, no international fees, no bank account needed.
Common payment questions
How long does a MoMo payment take?
Under 30 seconds in most cases. You'll get a phone notification to confirm the payment, then instant access to your purchase.
Is there a minimum purchase amount?
Products can be priced from 100 XAF upward. A 200 XAF processing fee applies on purchases of 3,000 XAF or more.
What if my payment fails?
No money is deducted if payment fails. You'll see an error and can try again. Contact us via WhatsApp if you're stuck.
Can I get a refund?
Refund requests are handled by the individual creator. Skilldera admin can assist in disputes. Digital products are generally non-refundable unless the product was misrepresented.
Ready to start?
Free plan. No credit card. Your first sale can happen today.