OnlyFans Creator Setup Guide
You need to go through a certain process to establish, confirm and earn money on an OnlyFans account as a creator. Here is a simple and clear guide on starting as an OnlyFans creator, if you are interested in sharing content and earning money. This is intended for 18 year olds or older who have met OnlyFans’ and relevant legal guidelines.
Guidance for Setting Up an OnlyFans Creator Profile
Access the OnlyFans app or website for easy use.
- In your web browser, go to www.onlyfans.com or get the OnlyFans app for iOS or Android.
- Make sure the internet doesn’t cut out while you’re playing. Because of the more complete account management tools, the website can be preferable for setting up.
Create an Account by Clicking ‘Sign Up’.
- When you first get to the homepage, click “Sign Up” or “OnlyFans Join”.
- Register using:
- Email: Supply an actual email address and develop a strong code for your password.
- Social Media: Use your X (Twitter) or Google account to complete signup more quickly.
- You will get an email asking you to verify your email account. Search in your inbox (or junk folder) and click the link to verify your email address.
Go ahead and switch over to a Creator Account.
- After you have signed up, your account is automatically assigned as a fan account. If you want to be a creator:
- Find your username and click on it from the top (or choose “Profile” in the menu).
- Look for and choose the options labeled “Become a Creator” or “Start Creating” (the wording may be different).
- If you like, go to Settings > Account, then click on Switch to Creator Account.
Finish your age and identity verification process.
- Before being allowed, anyone signing up for OnlyFans has to be 18 or older and prove their identity to follow the law. You’ll need:
- An official photo ID given by the government (such as a passport, driver’s license or a national ID card).
- Taking a picture of your ID or doing whatever the verification requirements are.
- Place these in the verification portal securely. OnlyFans relies on an external ID verification service (for example, Ondato).
- Verification is usually done within a few hours but in some cases it might take up to 72 hours. As soon as you are approved, you will receive an email.
- With some countries, you might be asked for extra tax or residency papers, so read up on the rules there.
Take Time to Set Up Your Profile.
- Adapt your account to appear appealing to subscribers.
- Create a username that is special and easy for people to remember (e.g., @YourBrandName). This is the address you can use to contact your account.
- Display Name: Atom entry comes up with a brand or an alias for people to recognize.
- Write down a short summary of what your channel offers (for example, “posting fitness advice and sharing pictures, always going live daily”).
- Make your page pretty by adding clear profile and cover images to it.
- Link your OnlyFans to your social media accounts (for instance, Instagram) to help promote it, just make sure never to share private information.
Register a Bank Account to Collect Payouts:
- Link your bank or payment account to make money on Bitwig.
- In the app, open Settings, Payouts and tap on Add Bank.
- Supply your bank account number and routing number or choose a payment method like PayPal or Paxum (depending on your country).
- Give your tax number (i.e., W-9 for U.S. creators or the corresponding document for other countries) as required by tax laws.
- You as a creator get to keep 80% and OnlyFans claims the other 20%. Set your payout frequency to daily, weekly or monthly and make sure your minimum withdrawal amount is usually $20.
Set the Amount That People Should Pay.
- Choose if you want to set up a free account or one that charges for its services.
- Fans can keep track of public content for free, but you get paid when they pay for individual posts, PPV or tips.
- Set a range for the monthly subscription fee on paid accounts (between $4.99 and $49.99). Offering discounts for users who subscribe for a longer period can be a good idea (e.g., 3 or 6 months).
- Go to your Settings and select Subscription to set your pricing and promotional offers.
- Check what other creators in your area charge for similar services to set similar pricing (e.g., fitness charge $10–$20, but adult content creators might charge $15–$35).
Make and Post Blog Posts:
- Begin making and posting content to get others to subscribe.
- Photo, video, live stream or text post options are available for content types. In different niches, the content you offer might be SFW (e.g., fitness) or NSFW (e.g., adult content).
- Click “New Post” to upload something and begin sharing. Adding captions, tags or polls will engage your fans.
- Members Are Extra: Make sure your content is extra special to supporters by restricting them to your subscribers or by charging PPV for special posts (e.g., $5–$50 per post).
- Make sure to send fresh content regularly (perhaps every day or each week) to hold your subscribers’ interest. Pick clear and clear pictures or videos for a professional impression.
Use various methods to help people find your OnlyFans.
- Using marketing strategies, lead people to follow your profile.
- Post your OnlyFans link on your personal social media accounts (instagram, tiktok, etc.), but don’t break the rules set by each app (e.g., Instagram doesn’t allow posts that are too explicit).
- You can use a link-in-bio service such as Linktree to put your OnlyFans URL where fans can easily access it.
- Respond to fans on platforms where they interact or use the DMs on your own profiles to encourage more followers.
- Team up with other content creators to get more exposure.
Interact with subscribers and find ways to earn money.
- Fans often send Direct Messages; make sure to respond to them so they keep coming back. You could allow your fans to pay for custom messages or piece of content from you (e.g., personalized videos).
- You could also motivate the audience by offering tips for special posts or occasions ($5-$100).
- You can host special live sessions for your subscribers and talk with them or perform your music.
- Check the subscriber and earnings information on your OnlyFans dashboard to improve what you post.
Manage how your account is used:
- Check the payments in your Payouts section and ask for a withdrawal when you are eligible.
- Try changing subscription costs, publishing rates or content according to what your fans say.
- To pause, suspend or delete your creator account, go to Settings, but keep in mind that it might influence any subscriptions you have.
There are a few more tips and thoughts that should help you:
- On OnlyFans, NSFW content is allowed, but there are firm guidelines against posting illegal content (e.g., non-consensual content or material featuring underage individuals). Be sure to read and accept the Terms of Service to prevent getting your account stopped.
- You should use a creative stage name, limit giving out personal information and apply two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your account.
- Follow your country’s tax rules by reporting the income you earned. Take note of your earnings whenever you get them, because OnlyFans will give you forms (such as 1099) to report the taxable income.
- Camera, lighting and editing software will help you create professional content. Good enough resolution on a smartphone can work for the first test.
- Some places have issues with internet access to adult content. Verify that the laws where the business is located are followed.
- If you are having trouble with OnlyFans (verification, payments), reach out to their support team through the Help Center or by emailing [email protected].
