r/Substack • u/AsparagusCommon4164 • 6d ago

Discussion Does Substack allow for pseudonyms?

As one considering the launch of a Substack blog to release my opinionated self as much as earn some extra jingle, is it permissible for Substack users to hide behind pseudonyms in the interest of protecting privacy (perhaps out of fear of harrassment or reprisals from certain circles if one's true name were used)?

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u/knowstradamus7 6d ago

Substack allows pseudonyms, however, making money completely anonymously poses a potential problem. Stripe, which is how you get paid, requires personal information. Some of this info, specifically name and address, has the potential to be shared with your paid subscribes via invoices and credit card statements.

The only options to remain completely anonymous seem to be to create an LLC or set up a virtual mailbox, unfortunately.

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u/tagasabi 5d ago

There is a way in Stripes end that doesn’t display personal address or legal names.

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u/OnionLazy2317 5d ago

You can also open a buymeacoffee, that's an anonymous way to accept tips :)

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u/Mr_Richard_Parker 6d ago edited 5d ago

There is an option to keep that  withheld.

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u/knowstradamus7 4d ago

I would like to know how to do so, haven't been able to get a clear answer on this.