📚 Sudafrica Explicita - Simple Guide for Users & Admins

What is this? A video sharing platform where creators upload videos, fans watch and subscribe, and advertisers can promote content.
Who is this for? Normal users, creators, advertisers, and site admins.
Current payment method: Bank Transfer only.

🚀 Quick Start

👤 For Normal Users

📊 Your Dashboard

When you log in, you see:

• Total Views — how many times your videos were watched
• Subscribers — how many people follow your channel
• Total Earnings — money you've made
• Impressions Chart — video views over time (pick any date range)

📺 Watching Videos

1. Browse videos on the homepage
2. Or go to Videos → pick Free, Stock, or Shorts
3. Click Watch Later to save a video
4. Check Watch History to see what you've watched

🔔 Subscribing to Channels

• Go to any channel page
• Click Subscribe
• You'll get updates when they upload

💰 Making Money (For Creators)

How You Earn:

• Ad revenue from your videos
• Selling videos or playlists
• Subscription plans
• Tips from fans
• Collaboration features

Getting Paid:

1. Deposit funds → Use Bank Transfer only
2. Withdraw earnings → Go to Withdraw section
3. Complete KYC first (submit ID documents)
4. Wait for admin approval

💡 Tip: You must complete KYC before withdrawing money.

📈 Earning History

• Go to Earning History
• Pick a date range
• See exactly where your money came from

💵 Wallet & Deposits

1. Go to Wallet
2. Click Deposit
3. Select Bank Transfer
4. Enter amount and follow instructions
5. Submit and wait for admin approval

🏦 Withdrawals

1. Go to Withdraw
2. Pick a method
3. Enter amount
4. Submit request
5. Admin reviews and pays you

⚙️ Your Settings

🆘 Getting Help

• Go to Support → Create a ticket
• Track: Pending → Answered → Closed
• Download attachments from support team

🎬 For Creators & Channels

📢 Create a Channel

1. Go to Channel → Create Channel
2. Add name, description, avatar, cover image
3. Submit

🎥 Uploading Videos (4 Easy Steps)

Step 1: Upload

• Go to Videos → Upload
• Pick your video file (MP4, MOV, etc.)

Step 2: Details

• Add title and description
• Add tags for search
• Pick category and resolution
• Upload thumbnail

Step 3: Elements

• Add intro/outro videos
• Set related videos
• Choose access: Public, Private, Stock, or Free

Step 4: Visibility

• Pick: Public, Private, or Scheduled
• Turn on/off: Comments, Downloads, Embedding

⚠️ Videos may need admin approval before going live.

📋 Managing Videos

• View all your videos in Videos section
• Filter: All, Regular, Shorts, Published, Draft, Rejected
• Edit anytime
• See analytics: views, likes, impressions, new subscribers

🎞️ Shorts

• Upload vertical/short videos
• Same process as regular videos
• Optimized for mobile viewing

📑 Playlists

• Create playlists
• Add/remove videos
• Share publicly or keep private
• Add collaborators (other creators)
• Like and share playlists

💎 Plans & Subscriptions

Creating a Plan:

1. Go to Manage Plans
2. Set price and name
3. Add videos and playlists
4. Activate plan

Subscribing:

1. Browse plans
2. Pick one and pay
3. Get access to exclusive content

💵 Monetization

1. Go to Monetization in dashboard
2. Click Apply for Monetization
3. Wait for admin approval
4. Start earning from ads, sales, and tips

💸 Tips

• Fans can send you tips on your videos
• See tip count in your dashboard
• Tips go to your wallet

🔒 Locked Messages

• Send private messages that users pay to unlock
• Track sent and received messages

🤝 Collaborations

• Send collaboration requests to other creators
• Accept/reject incoming requests
• Work together on playlists and videos

🏆 Challenges

• Browse active challenges
• Submit your entries
• Vote for other creators
• Winners get prizes (set by admin)

✅ Model Verification (2257)

Required if you upload adult content:

1. Go to Model Verification
2. Upload:
   • National ID / Passport / Driver's License (front)
   • Back of document (if available)
   • Photo of you holding your ID
3. Wait for admin approval

✔️ Creator Verification

1. Go to Creator Verification
2. Submit required documents
3. Wait for approval

👤 Model Profile

• Create a profile to showcase yourself
• Admin must approve it

🚫 User Blocking

• Block users you don't want to interact with
• View blocked list anytime

🔗 Affiliate Program

• Get your unique affiliate link
• Share it to earn commission on referrals

📢 For Advertisers

🚀 Getting Started

1. Register as advertiser
2. Submit your info for approval
3. Wait for admin approval

📊 Advertiser Dashboard

• See ad performance charts
• Manage your settings

📣 Creating Ads

📋 Managing Ads

• View all ads: Running, Paused, Expired, Pending, Rejected
• Edit ad details
• Check performance analytics

🎯 Campaigns

• Group multiple ads into campaigns
• Set campaign settings
• Track campaign performance

⚡ Advanced Ads

• More targeting options
• Advanced customization
• Better analytics

💰 Payment History

• Track all advertiser payments
• View transaction receipts

❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting

For Users

Last updated: 2026-08-04
Platform: Sudafrica Explicita — Video Sharing & Creator Monetization