Creators are now required to combine profiles
As part of Patreon's Network Discovery updates, creators and members will gradually see a more unified experience across Patreon. That means some steps in this article may look different depending on whether your accounts are already combined.
If you created your Patreon account recently, you may already have a single profile. If you don't see a prompt to combine, this doesn't apply to you.
Who does this apply to
- Creators (including creators who are also members and support other creators): Combining accounts creates a single identity for both creating and membership activities. You can combine your accounts now through July 6, 2026 (previously June 30, 2026). Starting on July 6, 2026, combining will be required
- Members-only (no creator page): You may notice navigation updates as these changes roll out. Once the creators you support join the network, you'll also get access to a new feed. No action is needed from your side
What may look different for creators after combining profiles
- One identity: Your name and profile image are the same everywhere, whether you're creating or interacting as a member
- One inbox: Notifications and messages are unified in a single place
- Updated navigation on desktop and mobile: You may see updated labels and entry points that reflect a single, combined experience, including fewer profile-switching steps
Learn what's changing and how to get started in our article about combining your creator and member profiles into a single identity.
Here's how to add your custom RSS link to the Apple Podcast app in order to get access to your creator's patron-only content! This is a great option to listen to your creator's member-only audio benefits on your mobile device.
How to find an RSS link on Patreon
- Make sure you’re logged in on your member profile
- Select the creator in the left-hand menu
- On the creator’s page, go to the Membership tab under the section Listen in other podcast apps
- You can also find this option on the creator’s page by using the Podcast icon
under their name and description. When you click the button, a pop-up will appear
- Select the Other podcasts apps option
- Then click the Copy button to get the link on your clipboard
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- Make sure you’re logged in on your member profile
- On your home feed, tap the creator’s name in the upper menu
- After you select the creator, scroll down a bit, and the three dots will appear in the upper right corner. Tap it and choose the option Add to podcast app in the menu
- A new page will appear. Tap the Add button in the Apple Podcasts option
- You’ll be prompted to the Apple Podcasts app. The RSS link will already be filled, then tap Follow. The podcast will now be added to the shows you follow.
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After joining the community of a creator who offers an RSS feed, you'll receive a welcome email with more information about your new membership. Scroll down until you see a Listen your way section and copy the URL here.
How to add an RSS link to the Apple Podcast app
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- Open the Apple Podcast app on your computer and click on File in the upper bar menu
- Then select the option Follow a show by URL
- Paste the RSS link you copied in the text field and click the Follow button
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You'll find the podcast populated under the Up Next section in the Home tab and also in the Library. You can listen to any unplayed episodes for your benefit tier immediately after joining
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- Open the Apple Podcast app, tap on the Library tab along the bottom, and select the three dots option in the top right
- Select the Follow a Show by URL option
- Paste your unique RSS feed link and tap on the Follow button
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You'll find the podcast populated under the Up Next section in the Home tab and also in the Library. You can listen to any unplayed episodes for your benefit tier immediately after joining