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How to Invite Contributors to Work on Your Cookbook

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Written by Heritage Cookbook


Our 'Contributors' feature is a great tool that allows multiple people to contribute to one book directly through the Heritage Cookbook program.
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How to Invite and Set Up Contributors for Your Cookbook


If you’re the main cookbook organizer, a little prep goes a long way. Letting contributors know what to expect ahead of time will help avoid confusion and reduce follow-up questions.
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What contributors should expect (share this with them)

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​You’ll receive two emails after you’re invited:

1) Verify your email

  • The first email will ask you to verify your email address.

  • Click the teal Verify Email button to confirm your account.

2) Start contributing

  • Go back to your inbox and open the second email titled
    ​“[Name] has invited you to contribute to their cookbook.”

  • Copy the temporary code in the email.

  • Click Start contributing, then log in using:

    • Your email address

    • The temporary code (this acts as your password)

You can change your password later by clicking your name in the top-right corner and selecting My Account → Change Password.3) Add your recipe(s) to the book -- click here to learn how. Helpful notes

  • Contributors can add recipes, but can’t delete pages or edit other parts of the book.

  • If someone doesn’t see the book, they should double-check they’re logged in with the same email address that was invited.

  • The full Help Guide is always available if needed.

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