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Guides, docs, and shortcuts — whether you're submitting your first project, upgrading to Premium, or promoting after launch week.
New to IndieHunt? Follow these four steps from account to launch week.
Sign in with email, Google, or GitHub from the header.
Sign inCompare Free, Nofollow, or Premium ($19) on the pricing page.
View pricingAdd details, pick a launch week, and complete badge verification if on Free.
Start submitGo live Monday 8 AM UTC, gather votes, and share your project page.
Launch guideGuaranteed dofollow, launch blog, social promotion, and priority review.
Full playbook: pre-launch prep, launch week, and distribution.
37+ questions on plans, voting, SEO, relaunch, ads, and accounts.
Everything from first submission to going live on the homepage.
How IndieHunt works during and after your launch week.
Backlinks, distribution, ads, and content beyond launch week.
Settings, policies, and how to reach the team.
Create an account, compare plans on Pricing, open Submit, add your project and website, choose a launch week, and complete badge verification if you selected Free. Premium checkout is one-time $19.
The Pricing page compares Free, Nofollow, and Premium launches — backlinks, badge rules, weekly slot limits, blog posts, and social promotion.
The FAQ page has 37+ questions on competitions, SEO, relaunch, dashboard tools, advertising, and account settings.
Email hi@indiehunt.io or use the Contact page. Include your project slug for faster help. Typical response within 1–2 business days.
Email our team or use the feedback widget on any page — we're happy to help with launches, billing, and account questions.