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.
You can only change your email to one that isn't already in use with an existing Patreon account. The change will not stick if you attempt to switch to one that already exists.
How to update your Patreon account email address
- While logged in, make sure you are on your member profile. (If you are both a member and a creator, you can switch between profiles using the Profile switcher at the bottom left corner of the page)
- Click on the Settings button from the left navigation menu, which will take you to the Basics page
- Enter your new email address and scroll down to click the Save Changes button
- We'll send a confirmation email to the new email you updated to. Please confirm with the emailed link to complete your change request
- Once you've confirmed the change, your email has been successfully changed!
You can log in with the updated email address. Additionally, all email notifications from us will be sent to your updated email address. If you do not confirm the email change, the change won't go through. Your previous email will still be listed on your account and should be used for login.
If you can't log in to your Patreon account or the email account we have on file, please contact our support team for assistance.