---
title: "Apply To Be Publisher"
method: POST
path: "/api/publisher/apply"
tags: ["Publisher"]
---

# Apply To Be Publisher

`POST /api/publisher/apply`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://alpha-bazaar-signal-server.onrender.com`
- URL: `https://alpha-bazaar-signal-server.onrender.com/api/publisher/apply`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Submit publisher application with payment-first approach for monetized publishers

## Request body

- PublisherApplication
  - `publisher_type` 'discretionary-trader' | 'stock-picker' | 'options-trader', required: Publisher type: discretionary-trader, stock-picker, or options-trader
  - `bio` string, required
  - `experience` string, required
  - `strategy` string, required
  - `price_per_month` integer, nullable
  - `social_proof` string, nullable

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- PublisherApplicationResponse: POST /api/publisher/apply
  - `status` string, required
  - `message` string, required
  - `checkout_url` string, nullable
  - `application_type` string, nullable
  - `price_per_month` number, nullable
  - `publisher_id` string, nullable
  - `application_status` string, nullable
  - `email_sent` boolean, nullable

## Other responses

- `422`: Validation Error

---

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