Option 1: Import Articles Automatically Using Your Byline
If your articles are published under your name, you can have Authory automatically find and import them.
1. Open Your Portfolio Editor
Navigate to your Portfolio Editor and select the collection you’d like to add your articles to.
2. Click “Add Work Samples”
Click the Add Work Samples button in the collection. You can always move articles between collections later.
3. Choose “Import or Upload New Content”
Select Import or upload new content, then select Articles.
4. Select “Import by Byline”
Choose the option to have Authory automatically find and import your articles from a specific website.
5. Provide an Example Article
Paste the URL of one of your articles from the publication/website you want to import from. This helps Authory find and identify your articles fully automatically.
6. Confirm or Add Byline(s)
You'll see all the bylines/aliases that Authory is currently looking for. If you have more, you can add them anytime.
7. Name the Publication
If this is the first time importing from this site, you’ll be prompted to name the publication.
8. Choose Where to Add the Articles
You can optionally link this publication to a specific collection, so future articles from this source are automatically added.
9. Sit Back and Relax
Authory will now scan the site and import all articles with your byline. This can take up to 48 hours, but it’s usually faster. You’ll get an email notification once it’s done.
Option 2: Manually Add Articles via URL
If you wrote an article that doesn’t include your byline (such as ghostwritten or uncredited work) you can still add it manually.
1. Return to “Import or Upload New Content”
In your Portfolio Editor, click Add Work Samples, select Import or upload new content, then select "Articles" again. This time, go for the second option "I already have the URLs of the articles I'd like to import":
2. Paste the Article URL
Paste the full URL of the article you wrote and click Add. You can also paste many URLs at once. Authory will immediately fetch the article’s title, description, image, and date.
3. Assign the Article to a Source
If this is the first article from this publication, create a new source name. Otherwise, assign it to an existing one.
4. Add to a Collection (Optional)
Like before, you can link this source to a collection for auto-organization.
5. Article Imported Instantly
Unlike full site scans, adding by URL is near-instant. A backup version of the article will be created in seconds.
Option 3: Write and Publish Directly in Authory
You can also create content directly inside Authory, ideal for unpublished pieces, or using Authory as your personal blog publication.
1. Click “Add Work Samples” → “Articles” → “Write Article”
You’ll be taken to a rich text editor where you can compose your piece.
2. Format and Save
Use the editor to format your article, add links, media, and more. Once done, publish it to your portfolio.
That’s It!
Whether you're importing existing bylined work, adding uncredited articles, or creating new pieces from scratch, Authory gives you flexible tools to build a complete and beautiful portfolio with ease.
Still have questions? Reach out, we’re happy to help!
