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Fansly posting, step by step

How do you post on Fansly?

Learning how to post on Fansly starts before the composer — only creators can post, so the creator application clears first — and then the flow is short: open the composer at the top of the desktop homepage or the + icon in the mobile app, add media, set free previews and lock settings, then hit Post. Creators keep 80% of the revenue their posts generate, and scheduled posts go out automatically through the calendar-with-clock icon in the same composer.

At a glance

Who can post
Approved creators only
Composer
Desktop homepage top / mobile + icon
Creator share
80% of revenue
Scheduling
Calendar-with-clock icon in the composer

Who can post on Fansly?

Only creators can post: the composer appears after Fansly approves your application, which verifies your age, identity and consent in a two-stage check with status updates sent by email.

  • The application runs in two stages, and verification is the part Fansly flags as critical — apply with accurate documents the first time.
  • Approval arrives by email and switches on the creator tools: uploading media, locking content, scheduling posts and sharing stories.
  • A denial can be appealed or reapplied under the conditions Fansly states; the help team answers through the help center contact route.

Where is the post composer?

Fansly keeps posting simple: the composer sits at the top of the homepage on desktop and behind the + icon at the bottom of the screen in the mobile app.

  • 1. Open Fansly and sign in to your approved creator account.
  • 2. On desktop, click the composer at the top of your homepage; on mobile, tap the + icon at the bottom of the screen.
  • 3. Write the caption, add media, set previews and lock settings, then click Post — captions stay editable after posting.

How do you add media, previews and lock settings?

One Fansly post can carry a free media bundle and a pay-to-view bundle at once, with previews deciding whether locked content can travel to the For You Page.

What each composer element controls
ElementWhat it doesWho sees it
CaptionThe text of your post, editable after publishingEveryone who can see the post
Free media bundleMedia included with the post at no chargeEveryone who can see the post
Locked (pay-to-view) bundleMedia behind a price that users unlock to viewOnly users who pay to unlock
Free previewA teaser attached to locked media — required to promote locked content to the For You PageEveryone, including non-followers
Media permissionsControls how users unlock content, including locking it to fans or followers by tierSet by you, per post
  • Add media through the upload flow and click Upload in the bottom right before posting.
  • Previews are visible to everyone — choose frames that work as public marketing.

How does scheduling work?

Scheduling runs through the same composer: the calendar icon with the clock sets a future publish time, and Fansly posts it automatically while you are offline.

  • The composer shows two calendar icons — the one with the clock schedules the post for a date and time you pick.
  • Scheduled posts sit in a queue you can open, edit, adjust or delete with the trash can.
  • Draft a week of posts in one sitting and let the schedule carry the consistency.

When do posts turn into payouts?

Fansly pays creators 80% of the revenue their content generates — subscriptions, sold media, messages and tips — and funds become available to withdraw after a seven-day hold moves them from pending to available.

  • Fansly states there are no hidden fees for payouts, processing or currency conversion.
  • Tax documentation must be submitted before withdrawal — the platform prompts for it on the homepage.
  • Each payout method sets its own minimum request amount and timeframe, so check the method list rather than assuming one floor.

Make posting a system, not a nightly scramble

The posting flow rewards the same operating habits as any creator platform: batch the media, plan the week, and let scheduling hold the rhythm while you spend session time with fans instead of the composer.

Frequently asked questions

Can you post on Fansly without a creator account?

No. Posting is a creator feature: the composer only appears once your creator application — age, identity and consent verification — is approved.

How do you schedule a post on Fansly?

In the composer, use the calendar icon with the clock, pick the date and time, and Fansly publishes automatically. Scheduled posts sit in a queue where you can edit or delete them.

Who can see free previews on Fansly?

Everyone. Previews attached to locked media are visible to all users, which is exactly why Fansly requires one before locked content can be promoted to the For You Page.

How much do creators earn on Fansly?

Fansly pays creators 80% of the revenue from subscriptions, sold media, messages and tips, with no hidden fees for payouts, processing or currency conversion. Earnings themselves depend on your audience and posting rhythm.

Why is your Fansly balance still pending?

Funds rest under a seven-day hold before moving from pending to available. Withdrawal also requires your tax documentation to be submitted first.

What are media permissions on Fansly?

The lock settings that control how users can unlock a post’s media, including restricting access by fan or follower tier — a way to reward loyal subscribers before opening a post wider.

Sources and review dates

The source owner’s pages establish its published guidance or offer, not an independent verification of results. Terms can change; check the current source and your account agreement.

  • Fansly Help Center: PostingReviewed

    Only creators can post; the composer location on desktop and mobile; free and pay-to-view media bundles in one post; previews visible to everyone and required only to promote locked content to the For You Page; media permissions; editable captions.

  • The calendar-with-clock icon schedules posts to publish automatically; scheduled posts sit in a queue and can be edited or deleted with the trash can.

  • The two-stage application, the critical verification stage, approval by email with creator tools switched on, and reapplication after a denial.

  • Creators keep 80% of revenue from subscriptions, sold media, messages and tips; the seven-day pending-to-available hold; tax documentation before withdrawal; payout minimums set per method.

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