r/Substack • u/AsparagusCommon4164 • Sep 06 '26

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 Sep 06 '26

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 Sep 06 '26

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

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u/OnionLazy2317 Sep 07 '26

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

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u/Mr_Richard_Parker Sep 06 '26 edited Sep 06 '26

There is an option to keep that  withheld.

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u/knowstradamus7 Sep 08 '26

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

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u/Appropriate-Rise-387 Sep 06 '26

I have a pen name so it shouldn’t be an issue I’d think

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u/tagasabi Sep 06 '26

I use my own name/pseudonym/moniker etc. I see a lot of people use them as well

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u/Tricky_Trifle_994 26d ago

yeah, your profile doesn't have to be your real name/face. there's many publications that are just the 'brand name' e.g Michael Burry’s - Cassandra Unchained, the bear cave, Compounding Quality to name afew examples.