Creator Features and FAQs
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Audience and Org
Who is your audience and how can you keep everyone organized?
- Your AudienceEverything you need to know about Followers and Subscribers!
- Managing FollowersWhether through posts, replies, or direct messages, it’s an easy way to grow your community and build stronger connections.
- Manage Who Can Follow YouProtect Your Content and Control Access!
- What are ListsLists are a convenient way to stay organized and manage your interactions on Fansly. You can use them to track users, organize activity, and streamline communication!
- Adding Buyers/Fans to ListsYou can organize your media buyers into lists to stay organized, engage your audience, and streamline your workflow.
- Using the VIP functionThe VIP function helps you highlight and organize your top supporters.
- Tracking Links on FanslyWith Tracking Links, you can see exactly how people are finding your account and how they interact with your content once they arrive.
Posting
Everything you need to know to get the most out of posting!
- PostingThe basics of Posting!
- Scheduling Posts to Expire
- Pinning a PostWant to highlight posts at the top of your profile? Pinning makes it simple.
- Post SchedulingEverything you need to know about scheduling posts!
- Recording and Publishing an Audio PostFansly makes it easy to share your voice directly with your fans. You can record audio right from your browser and publish it instantly.
- Manage Who Can See My PostsWith Timeline Permissions, you can adjust your visibility anytime to match your comfort level and audience.
Messaging
Everything you need to get started messaging!
Media, Organizing it, & Getting the most out of it!
Media Permissions and how to adjust them!
- Permissions on FanslyFansly gives you full control over how your content is shared. Whether you're posting to your timeline, sending media in DMs, or going live, you decide who can access what.
- Stories: Share Quick Updates with Your FansStories are a great way to share quick moments, behind-the-scenes content, or promote new posts.
- Walls on Fansly
- Organize your Content with CollectionsCollections are a great way to organize and showcase your content for fans and other users on Fansly. They help keep everything neat, accessible, and easy to share.
- Your Media VaultMedia Vault and Vault Album Basics
- Locked Media (PPV)Locked media (also known as PPV) is one of the most effective ways to earn money on Fansly!
- Adding a Free Preview to Your Media
- Media Sales on FanslyMedia Sales are an easy way to offer exclusive content while keeping everything organized and secure!
- Copied Media Offers: Repurposing Content on Fansly
- The How (and Why) of Reposting Another Creator's Content
- Custom Thumbnails for Videos
Monetizing
Everything creators need to know to start monetizing their account!
- Get Started Monetizing!
- Tipping FeaturesEverything creators need to know to set up tipping!
- Hide Tip Amounts on Posts
- Minimum Price of a Media SaleFansly sets clear limits for media pricing to help creators sell content fairly and securely.
- Monetizing Text Posts
- Viewing Your Earnings StatisticsYou can easily view your earnings statistics from your Fansly account to track your performance over any time frame.
- Spending vs. Earnings Wallets
- Where Are My Earnings?
- OECD Model Reporting Rules for Platforms
- Alternative Payout MethodsFansly continuously works to offer as many payout options as possible for creators!
- Checking Payout StatusYou can easily review details about your payout requests directly from your Earnings Wallet.
- Does Fansly withhold taxes from payments?
- Fansly and Non-US Tax Info
- The Ultimate Tax Guide FAQ
- What is a payer, and how do I choose one?
- How do I Update My Personal Information?Keeping your personal information current helps ensure smooth payouts, account verification, and uninterrupted use of Fansly’s features. Outdated information may lead to payout issues or limited access to certain tools.
- Where do I get my Form 1099-NEC?
- Submitting a W-9 FormThe W-9 Form is an IRS-mandated document used by U.S. taxpayers who work as independent contractors or freelancers.
- Submitting a W-8BEN / DAC7 FormThe W-8BEN Form is an IRS-mandated document that all creators outside the United States must submit to confirm their foreign status.
- How to Add a Payout Method
- Requesting a PayoutOnce your payout method is correctly added, you can request to withdraw funds from your “Available for Payout” balance in your Earnings Wallet.
- Payout Processing TimesThe payout process involves several stages, each with its own time frame.
- Payout Minimums by Method
- I Have Not Received my Bank Payout
- Someone Has Stolen My IdentityIf you’ve found a fake profile impersonating you or believe someone has stolen your identity, here’s how to address it.
Discoverability and Recommendations
Features to get your content out there!
- Profile Discoverability FeaturesWhether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your presence, we’ve built tools to make discovery easier.
- Tagging System
- For You Page (FYP)Info to get you started posting on Fansly's FYP!
- How Fansly’s Recommendations Work
- Advertising on Social Media
- Creating an identity or brand
- Linking Social Media AccountsFansly gives you several ways to link your social media accounts, whether you're logging in, boosting discoverability, or sharing your presence with fans.
- Promoting Other Websites
Live Streaming Basics
Everything to get you familiar with live streaming on Fansly!
- Setting Up the Lovense Chrome ExtensionYou can connect Lovense to Fansly Streaming by installing the official Lovense Chrome browser extension.
- Setting Up Broadcasting Software
- Fansly Streaming Settings OverviewYou can access all your live stream settings by visiting the Fansly Streaming Settings page.
- Monetizing Your Live StreamsFansly offers multiple ways to earn income directly from your live streams!
- Protecting Your Stream KeyYour stream key is essential for connecting your broadcasting software to your Fansly account.
- Viewing Your Live Stream AudienceThe viewer list shows the usernames of everyone currently connected to your live stream. It’s a great way to see who’s watching and supporting you in real time.
- Streaming Content GuidelinesFansly Live rules on prohibited content, streaming games, copyright, and pre-recorded streams. Know what’s allowed before going live.
- Start Live Streaming!Get started Live Streaming with this guide!
- Live Stream Viewer List
- Private Lists
- Stream Chat Commands
Creator Privacy and Moderation/Management
Everything you may need to know to help you run your profile and keep it private!
Creator FAQs
FAQs and other helpful tips!
- Creator Security FAQ
- Keep Your Content Safe (and What to Do If It's Stolen)
- Retracting Consent for Shared Content“Retracting consent” means removing or modifying permission you previously gave for the use or sharing of content. On Fansly, all parties’ consent must be respected at all times.
- When Would a Fan Get a Refund?While most transactions on Fansly are final, there are a few situations in which refunds may be applicable.
- Can Creators Offer Fans a Refund?
- Can Fans Save My Sold Content?
- If I Delete Sold Media, Will Fans Keep Access?
- Subscriber Unable to View My ContentIf a subscriber reports that they can’t see your content, here’s what you can do.
- Waiting to Hear Back About Your Creator Application?
- What to Do if Your Payout Was CanceledIf your payout was canceled, follow the steps below to get it resolved quickly.