W-02 · Everyone · Last reviewed 20 Aug 2026

Member and creator accounts: what's the difference?

VAST uses one account identity. You choose whether to start as a member or creator, but a creator account also includes member capabilities.

Member account

With a member account, you can:

• discover creators and posts;
• follow creators for free;
• subscribe to tiers;
• purchase eligible posts once;
• like, comment, and report where available;
• join livestreams;
• manage notifications, and purchased posts.

Creator account

With a creator account, you can do everything a member can do, plus:

• own and publish to a channel;
• create and manage chapters;
• feature posts in Main Square;
• create tiers and paid posts;
• manage audience, sales, insights, and payouts;
• create livestreams;
• request Vast Blast distribution when eligible.

Do I choose a role every time I log in?

No. Login uses one flow. Enter your email, username, or channel name, then enter your password after VAST identifies your account.

Can a creator follow another creator?

Yes. A creator can follow, subscribe to, purchase, comment on, and join another creator's content without entering a separate member mode.

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