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.
While there's no way to be completely anonymous to creators you support and Patreon, you can use aliases in certain situations to protect your privacy from other users.
What account details do my creators have access to?
When you are a member of a creator, we provide the following information to them:
- Your username (also displayed for anyone who lands on your profile)
- Email address
- Membership level
How to protect your privacy
We recommend you do 2 things:
- Use a non-descriptive email address
- Use an alias as your profile name
You can change both of these things by doing the following:
- While logged in, click on Settings button from the left navigation menu, which will take you to the Basics page
- From here you can change your name and the email address associated with your Patreon account — used for login as well
- Click the Save button to finalize your changes
Be mindful that your member profile is public. You can read more about what is publicly displayed on your profile in the following article: Is my member profile public?