How to make an OnlyFans account

How to make an OnlyFans account describes the process of registering on the subscription platform OnlyFans, confirming that you are a consenting adult (18+), and — if you intend to earn — setting up payouts and a profile. Creating the account itself is free and takes only a few minutes, but the age and identity checks that follow are what actually unlock the ability to post content and get paid. This page is a neutral, general overview for aspiring creators and for fans who simply want to subscribe.

How to make an OnlyFans account, step by step[edit]

The initial sign-up is the same whether you plan to be a fan or a creator:

Register. Go to the official website, enter an email address (or sign up with a linked account), choose a username and a strong password, and agree to the Terms of Service. You must be at least 18 years old — this is a hard requirement, not a formality.
Confirm your email. Click the verification link the platform sends to activate the account.
Add a payment method (fans). If you only want to subscribe to creators, add a card and you are ready to browse, follow, and support accounts.
Turn on creator features. To earn, enable the creator side of the account, which triggers the additional verification described below.

How to start an OnlyFans as a creator: age and identity verification[edit]

Becoming a creator means proving you are a real, of-age adult. OnlyFans asks every creator to complete identity verification before posting or earning:

A government-issued photo ID — passport, driving licence, or national ID card.
A selfie, often taken live, so the platform can match your face to the document.

The review confirms you are 18 or older and that the account genuinely belongs to you. Everyone who appears in your content must likewise be a verified, consenting adult, with documentation to show it — there is no exception to this rule, and it is the single non-negotiable line of the whole industry.

Setting up payouts[edit]

Before OnlyFans releases earnings, you connect a way to be paid and complete any tax paperwork required in your country. The platform keeps a standard 20% of creator earnings and pays out the remaining 80%. Earnings accumulate as a withdrawable balance and are released to your linked bank account or payout method once you pass a minimum threshold and any holding period.

Set this up early rather than discovering a gap at the first withdrawal. The name on your account, your verified ID, and your receiving bank details should match, since mismatches are a common and entirely avoidable cause of held payments. Tax obligations vary by jurisdiction; this page is general information, not legal advice. For the mechanics of how balances move to a real bank account, see How OnlyFans Creators Get Paid.

Building your profile[edit]

A complete, honest profile helps fans decide to subscribe:

Add a profile photo, banner, and bio that clearly represent you.
Set a subscription price, or keep the account free and earn through pay-per-view content and tips.
Decide what you will and will not post, keeping everything within the platform's Acceptable Use Policy and the law of your location.

Finally, spend a moment on account security — a strong, unique password and two-factor authentication protect both your content and the income built on it. If you are still deciding where to publish at all, it is worth comparing the main options before you commit.