# Possible to use self-publish account for University? **URL:** \ **Category:** Publishing & Sharing Content\ **Created:** [September 27, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/possible-to-use-self-publish-account-for-university/4709 "2026-09-27T19:20:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jen\_Hughes](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/jen_hughes/32/2284_2.png) [@Jen\_Hughes](https://pressbooks.community/u/Jen_Hughes)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/possible-to-use-self-publish-account-for-university/4709/1 "2026-09-27T19:20:01Z")
Hello. Is it possible to start with a single self-publish book as a trial run for a university faculty member, then upgrade to an enterprise account later? Currently, the university has no OER publications anywhere, including Pressbooks, and I am trying to kick-start the process with small steps first. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![john\_mcleod](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/john_mcleod/32/1215_2.png) [@john\_mcleod](https://pressbooks.community/u/john_mcleod)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/possible-to-use-self-publish-account-for-university/4709/2 "2026-09-28T17:27:32Z")
Hello @Jen_Hughes, welcome to the Pressbooks Community! It is very common for institutions get their start with Pressbooks by setting up a single author account. Because the platform is user friendly for authors, there isn’t a huge learning curve to creating content for authors. It is a great way to generate interest in producing or adapting OER. ---
**Author:** ![Jen\_Hughes](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/jen_hughes/32/2284_2.png) [@Jen\_Hughes](https://pressbooks.community/u/Jen_Hughes)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/possible-to-use-self-publish-account-for-university/4709/3 "2026-09-29T13:20:08Z")
Awesome! Great to hear that. I appreciate the response.