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.
Yes! You can now organize your posts in the exact order you want them to appear on your members’ feeds by backdating your posts (i.e., Setting your post’s publication dates to the past). This tool is especially useful for sharing content that didn't get posted on time or simply making sure your posts are presented in the order you prefer, ensuring your members see your content as intended.
How to backdate your posts
When creating a new post
Follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can check which profile you’re on by clicking your profile picture in the bottom left corner and clicking on your creator profile.
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- Click the Create
button from the left sidebar navigation
- If you also sell digital products, you’ll need to select Post from the drop-down list
- Add a title to your post (this is required)
- Depending on the type of post you want to create, use the options at the top of the editor.
- You can immediately start typing anything you’d like. This can be a description, an update, or something you want to share with your audience
- (Optional) Attach files to your post if you’d like to share downloadable content with your members.
- If you upload Audio or Video, you can:
- Turn on the Add to podcast option to distribute your content through your members’ RSS feeds, allowing fans to listen to your content on their favorite platforms. Learn more about enabling RSS feeds for your members
- Schedule posts as a drop, letting fans experience content together with real-time chats. Ensure the Make this a drop toggle is turned on. Note that Drops are currently only available to creators in the All Audiences category — Learn more about in our Drops guide
- In the right side editor, toggle the Set publish date option and select your publish date and time
- If you don’t want to notify members, go to the Email and notifications section in the right-side editor, and toggle off Allow members to be notified when this post is published
- Click the Publish button at the top of the page, and you're all set!
- Click the Create
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- Tap on the
icon from the bottom menu bar and select
Post from the menu
- The post editor will open, then add a title to your post (this is required)
- Depending on the type of post you want to create, use the
icon at the top of the editor and select the option
- You can immediately start typing anything you’d like. This can be a description, an update, or something you want to share with your audience
- Tap
Settings in the top menu
- Toggle on the Set publish date option, and select your publish date and time
- Tap Schedule in the top right corner to confirm
- Tap on the
When editing a published post
Follow these steps while on your creator profile. You can check which profile you’re on by clicking your profile picture in the bottom left corner and clicking on your creator profile.
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- Select Library from the left-hand menu, if you aren't already there
- In the Posts tab, you can find all your published and scheduled posts
- Scheduled posts will be at the top of the list, and include “Scheduled” below the date — Locate the post you want to edit and click on it
- You can also access the post editor by clicking on the
icon and selecting the Edit post option
- You can also access the post editor by clicking on the
- The Post editor will open, and you'll be able to make any necessary changes
- If you want to adjust the release date, go to Set publish date and change the publish date and time
- Click the Publish button to save your changes
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- Tap on the Self view tab
from the bottom menu bar
- Tap on the Posts tab
- Tap on the
Manage posts button
- Tap the post you want to edit — Scheduled posts will be at the top and include text above that reads: “Scheduled for [date] at [time]”
- Tapping on the scheduled post of your choice will allow you to continue editing that post, including the date and time of publishing
- To adjust the date, first tap on the
- In the Set publish date option, adjust the publish date and time
- Tap the Publish button to confirm the changes
- Tap on the Self view tab