How do I message a creator? – Patreon Help Center

Direct contact with creators you support is a huge perk of being a patron. This article will guide you through sending private messages to your creator(s).

Feel free to skip ahead to a certain section linked below, or start from the top:

When can I message a creator?

You can privately message creators on Patreon if one of the two conditions are true:

You have one processed payment with the creator through your Patreon account
You currently have an active membership with the creator on Patreon

If you are not yet a patron and want to reach out to a creator, you'll need to contact them outside of Patreon.

How to message a creator from your Inbox

If you've processed one payment with a creator you can send them a private message from your Inbox even if you’ve canceled your membership. Follow the steps below to message a creator from your Inbox:

Click the Messages link in the left navigation menu
Your conversations will be listed on the left panel of your inbox page. Click into the search box and type your creator’s name to find a message thread or start a new conversation (be sure to hit the enter or return key to start your submit your search!)
Click on the creator to begin a conversation
Type up your message and click the Send button

If you have a message thread with a creator, you can find a previous message with them on the left-hand panel. You can sort messages by: All, Unread, or Read to find a message thread.

Search through messages

Looking for a particular conversation? You can search by key words or creator page name to find a message thread.

Message a creator from their page

If you have an active membership with a creator, you can send them a private message directly from their page on Patreon. To message a creator from their page, do the following:

Click the Manage Memberships button (pencil icon) next to your membership in the left navigation panel
You’ll land on your Active memberships page where you can find and click on the creator’s page you wish to message
Click the Message button directly to the right of the creator's profile image and name (example image below)
Type up your message and click the Send button

My membership

You can also send the creator a message from the My membership tab on their page. To message a creator from the My membership tab:

Click the Manage Memberships button (pencil icon) next to your membership in the left navigation panel
You’ll land on your Active memberships page where you can find and click on the creator’s page
Click on My membership from the menubar
Scroll down and click the Send a message button
Type up your message and click the Send button

Message a creator on the Patreon app

You can also message a creator you support or have previously supported from the Patreon app on iOS or Android.

To message a creator on the app:

Tap on the Messages icon from the bottom app menu
You can scroll through your inbox and tap on a creator’s name to start or continue a conversation, or search for the creator by nameType up your message and tap the send (upward arrow) icon to send it off!

FAQ

What if a creator I used to be a patron of doesn't' show up?

Your membership may have been removed. If you've been blocked from having a membership with a creator you won't be able to message them.

Can I delete messages from my Inbox?

Not at the moment. If you need to fully delete all data from Patreon.com, you can submit this request from our Privacy Center.

Can I message other patrons?

Private messages can only be sent from creators to their patrons, and from patrons to their creators. There currently isn't a way for patrons to send private messages to one another. You can thread comments if a patron has commented on a creator's post.

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