One application. One ID check. Broadcasting within 24 hours.
Both platforms approve new models within 24 hours. Apply to both — it's free.
The application checklist is shorter than you expect. You need: a valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, or national ID card), a working email address, and payment information for receiving earnings. That's it. No resume. No headshots. No prior experience.
The ID verification exists for legal compliance — platforms must confirm you're 18+ and that you are who you say you are. You'll upload a clear photo of your ID and a selfie holding the same ID next to your face. This is confidential, encrypted, and never shown to viewers. Every legitimate cam platform requires this.
Payment setup varies by platform. Chaturbate pays via direct deposit, check, or wire transfer with a $50 minimum. CamSoda pays weekly via direct deposit, Paxum, or wire with just a $20 minimum — one of the lowest thresholds in the industry. If you're international, Paxum is usually the fastest option.
CamSoda is typically the fastest — most applications are approved within a few hours, sometimes under an hour. Chaturbate usually takes 12–24 hours. Cam4 can take 24–48 hours. The variation depends on verification queue volume and how clear your ID photos are.
Pro tip: apply to all three platforms on the same day. It costs nothing, takes about 15 minutes per platform, and means you can start broadcasting on whichever approves first. By the time all three approve, you'll be ready to cam-split across multiple platforms from day one.
Common rejection reasons: blurry ID photos, ID doesn't match the selfie, using someone else's ID, or being under 18. If rejected, you can resubmit with clearer photos. It's not a permanent block — platforms want you to succeed because they earn when you earn.
Once approved, don't go live immediately — spend 20 minutes on your profile first. Write a genuine bio (viewers read these more than you'd think), upload a profile photo, set your tip menu with clear goals and prices, and add relevant tags that describe you accurately.
Download OBS (free at obsproject.com) and set up cam-splitting. Add your webcam as a source, configure streaming outputs for Chaturbate and CamSoda, and test the connection. The whole setup takes about 15 minutes with a tutorial. This one step doubles your audience from your first broadcast.
Your first broadcast: start with a shorter session (1–2 hours) to get comfortable. Have water nearby. Engage with anyone who enters chat — say hello, ask questions, be genuinely conversational. The platforms prominently feature new models, so you'll get more viewers in your first week than you might expect.
Choose a platform below. The entire process takes about 15 minutes.
Both platforms approve new models within 24 hours. Apply to both — it's free.
Both platforms approve new models within 24 hours. Apply to both — it's free.