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How To Create An OnlyFans Account For Beginners (2025 Guide)

Getting started with OnlyFans can feel confusing the first time, especially if you’re completely new to online platforms and subscription content. This beginner‑friendly guide walks you through how to create an OnlyFans account step‑by‑step, using only verified information from OnlyFans’ own help centre and other credible sources.

1. What Is OnlyFans and How Does It Work?

OnlyFans is a subscription‑based content platform where creators share photos, videos, and messages with paying subscribers (“fans”). Fans pay a monthly subscription, and creators can also earn from tips and pay‑per‑view content.

According to the official OnlyFans “About” page, the platform allows creators to “share content, build relationships with fans, and monetise” their work through subscriptions, tips, and other tools built into the site [OnlyFans – About].

OnlyFans is available globally, including South Africa, as long as users meet the legal age requirement and pass the platform’s verification checks [OnlyFans Help – Account Setup Overview].

2. Who Can Create an OnlyFans Account?

Before you start, make sure you meet the basic requirements from OnlyFans:

If you do not pass the identity checks or you are under 18, you cannot legally create a monetised OnlyFans creator account.

3. Step‑By‑Step: How To Create an OnlyFans Account for Beginners

This process is based on the official account creation and verification instructions published in the OnlyFans Help Centre [OnlyFans Help – How to Sign Up].

Step 1: Go to the Official OnlyFans Website

  1. Open your browser and go to the official site:
    https://onlyfans.com
    The platform operates primarily through this web address and its official mobile apps, as confirmed on the OnlyFans “About” and Help pages [OnlyFans – About], [OnlyFans Help – General].

  2. Double‑check that the URL is correct to avoid phishing or fake websites.

Step 2: Sign Up as a New User

On the OnlyFans homepage:

  1. Click on “Sign up for OnlyFans”.
    The sign‑up option is displayed on the main landing page and triggers the account creation form [OnlyFans Help – How to Sign Up].

  2. Choose your sign‑up method:

  3. If using email:
  4. Check your inbox and verify your email by clicking the link OnlyFans sends you.
    Email verification is required before you can fully use the account [OnlyFans Help – Email Verification].

At this stage, you have a basic OnlyFans user account, but not yet an approved creator account.

Step 3: Switch to a Creator Account

To earn money on OnlyFans, you must apply to become a creator:

  1. Log in to your OnlyFans account.
  2. Go to your Profile settings and find the option to “Apply to become a Creator” or enable “Add bank details/start earning” (the wording may vary slightly, but the process is described in the Help Centre) [OnlyFans Help – Account Approval & Subscription Setup].
  3. The platform will then guide you into the identity verification (KYC) process.

Only after your creator application is approved can you set subscription prices and receive payments.

4. Complete Identity Verification (KYC)

OnlyFans’ verification process is mandatory and is explained in detail in the official Help Centre article on identity verification [OnlyFans Help – Identity Verification].

You will need:

  • A valid government‑issued photo ID (e.g., passport, national ID card, or driver’s licence) that is not expired.
  • A selfie that matches your ID.
  • In some cases, a selfie holding the ID and a piece of paper with a code or your username, as specified by OnlyFans.

Steps in the Verification Flow

  1. Fill in your personal details
  2. Upload ID images
    • Front (and possibly back) of the document
    • Ensure all corners and details are visible and not blurry.
  3. Submit your selfie
  4. Wait for review

If your application is rejected, OnlyFans usually indicates why (e.g., blurry ID, mismatch of details) and allows you to try again [OnlyFans Help – Verification Issues].

5. Set Up Your OnlyFans Profile (Beginner Basics)

Once your creator account is approved, you can customise your profile. OnlyFans’ creator help materials recommend optimising your page to make it more attractive and understandable to fans [OnlyFans Blog – Creator Tips].

Key elements to set:

  1. Profile photo and banner
  2. Display name and username
    • Display name: what fans see on your profile.
    • Username: part of your profile URL (for example, onlyfans.com/yourname).
      You can edit these in your profile settings as explained in the Help Centre [OnlyFans Help – Profile Settings].
  3. Bio (About section)
    • Briefly explain what kind of content you offer.
    • Mention your posting schedule if you have one.
    • Keep it within OnlyFans’ content rules [OnlyFans Acceptable Use Policy].
  4. Location (optional)

6. Choose Your Subscription Price

OnlyFans allows creators to choose between making their page free or paid, with specific pricing ranges documented in the Help Centre [OnlyFans Help – Subscription Price Settings].

According to OnlyFans:

  • You can set a monthly subscription price within the platform’s allowed range (e.g., a minimum and maximum amount in USD or your local currency, depending on region).
  • You may also run promotions like discounted subscriptions for a limited time [OnlyFans Help – Promotional Campaigns].
  • You can choose to keep your page free and earn money mainly from tips and pay‑per‑view messages [OnlyFans Help – Free vs Paid Pages].

For beginners, starting with a moderate price or even a free page can help you grow an audience before increasing your rates.

7. Set Up Your Payouts (Getting Paid)

You must add your banking or payout information before receiving earnings. OnlyFans explains its payout methods and requirements in its Payouts Help section [OnlyFans Help – Payouts Overview].

Payment and Payout Basics

How To Add Payout Details

  1. Go to Settings → Payouts in your OnlyFans account.
  2. Select your country of residence.
  3. Choose a supported payout method for your country (e.g., traditional bank transfer where available) [OnlyFans Help – Payout Methods].
  4. Enter your bank or payment details accurately.
  5. Save and complete any additional verification steps (sometimes OnlyFans may request extra documents for payment compliance) [OnlyFans Help – Payout Verification].

You can then request payouts according to the frequency and thresholds set out in the Payouts policy [OnlyFans Help – Payout Schedule & Minimums].

8. Understanding Rules and Safety on OnlyFans

As a beginner, it’s essential to understand what is allowed and what is not on the platform.

Content Rules

OnlyFans’ Acceptable Use Policy lists prohibited content and activities, including:

  • Illegal content or activity
  • Non‑consensual content
  • Content involving minors (strictly prohibited)
  • Certain types of extreme or harmful material
    [OnlyFans Acceptable Use Policy].

Violating these rules can lead to content removal, account suspension, or termination.

Privacy, Blocking, and Reporting

OnlyFans offers tools to:

The platform also explains in its Privacy Policy how it collects and uses your data [OnlyFans Privacy Policy].

9. Beginner Tips for Growing Safely and Legally

While OnlyFans’ official resources do not teach marketing in depth, they share general guidance for creators on the official OnlyFans Blog, including articles about audience growth and staying within the rules [OnlyFans Blog – Creator Tips].

From these resources and policy documents, a few beginner‑safe principles emerge:

  1. Be transparent about what you offer.
    Use your bio and preview content to set clear expectations for potential subscribers [OnlyFans Blog – How to Optimise Your Profile].

  2. Respect all platform rules.
    Read the Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy before posting [OnlyFans Terms of Service], [OnlyFans Acceptable Use Policy].

  3. Protect your personal information.
    Configure your privacy settings and avoid posting sensitive details like your home address or identifiable personal documents [OnlyFans Help – Privacy Settings].

  4. Know that screenshots and reshares are possible.
    Although OnlyFans discourages content piracy and offers a DMCA takedown process [OnlyFans Help – Copyright & DMCA], anything posted online can potentially be copied, so post with that awareness.

  5. Understand taxes and legal obligations in your country.
    OnlyFans notes in its Terms that creators are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes on their earnings [OnlyFans Terms of Service – Taxes]. For South African users, this usually means registering income with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as required by local tax law; official guidance on general income tax duties is available from SARS [SARS – Income Tax for Individuals]. Consult a qualified tax professional for personalised advice.

10. Quick Checklist: How To Create an OnlyFans Account for Beginners

Use this simple checklist based on the official OnlyFans documentation:

  1. Go to onlyfans.com [OnlyFans – About].
  2. Click Sign Up and register with email/Google/Apple [OnlyFans Help – How to Sign Up].
  3. Confirm you are 18+ and accept the Terms of Service [OnlyFans Terms of Service – Eligibility].
  4. Verify your email via the link you receive [OnlyFans Help – Email Verification].
  5. Go to Profile → Apply to become a Creator [OnlyFans Help – Account Approval & Subscription Setup].
  6. Submit your ID and selfie for verification [OnlyFans Help – Identity Verification].
  7. Wait for approval from OnlyFans.
  8. Set up your profile photo, banner, username, and bio [OnlyFans Help – Profile Settings].
  9. Choose your subscription price or set your page free [OnlyFans Help – Subscription Price Settings].
  10. Add payout/bank details in Settings → Payouts [OnlyFans Help – Payouts Overview].
  11. Read the Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy before posting [OnlyFans Acceptable Use Policy], [OnlyFans Privacy Policy].
  12. Start posting content and engaging with your fans within the rules [OnlyFans Blog – Creator Tips].

If you follow these verified steps and rely on the official OnlyFans resources linked above, you’ll have a compliant OnlyFans account set up correctly as a beginner, ready for you to start creating and, if you choose, monetising your content.

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