Get Started As A Camgirl / Adult Webcam Model

Must Be 18 Or Older

The main requirement is that you must be eighteen years old or older. There are no exceptions. Certain countries / regions might require that you are over the age of eighteen. Anyone that you perform with (for couples / groups) must also be over the age of eighteen.

ID Required

when registering for any of the sites, performers must submit a valid government-issued photo ID. This is for age verification and something all sites must do to stay compliant with laws. Your submitted ID and personal information is always kept private and secure.

Equipment Requirements

There are also camming equipment requirements. You'll need a webcam, computer, high-speed internet and a place to perform. An external HD webcam is highly recommended and you'll make more money with a higher quality webcam. There's also suggestion equipment such as sex toys and outfits.

Step 1: Required Equipment

If you don't already have all the required equipment, that's the first step. You'll need a webcam, high-speed internet, computer and a place to perform. An HD webcam is highly preferred and you'll make more money with it. If you don't have all the required equipment, you can still offer other services like phone sex (see below)

Step 2: Choose Your Stage Name

Before you signup for a camming site, you need to choose your stage name. This is what you're going to be going by on the camming site, social media and everywhere else. This is your "adult persona". It's suggested to take some time to pick the perfect name. It's possible to change this later, but rebranding is tough and it's best to get it right the 1st time.

Step 3: Choose A Camming Site

The first step is to signup for a camming site. There's tons of different sites to choose from and each site has different features and functionality. There's no "best camming site", as all of them are unique in their own way. We compare token sites to private sites later in this guide.

Step 4: Get Verified

The next step is to get verified. All sites will require that their models get verified before performing. This is to ensure that everyone is over the age of eighteen, which is required by law. You'll need a digital copy of photo ID for this process. You'll also have to provide a W9 and provide all the information to receive payouts.

Step 5: Fill Out Your Profile

Now that you're registered and verified, it's time to fill out your profile. Having a complete profile is very important, as it helps potential customers find you on the site. Some sites have more basic profiles, while others are more customizable. Also make sure to use a sexy profile photo, as that'll attract potential customers who are browsing models.

Step 6: Start Performing

Now that you're signed up, verified and your profile is complete, it's time to fire up the webcam and start performing! Most sites offer bonus exposure for brand new models, so make sure to take advantage of it! We'll go more into how the sites and camming sites work later in this guide.

Camboys / Male Models

There's opportunities available for male performers; both straight or gay. Get started camming, producing clips or offering phone sex services. Below is list of sites hiring male talent.

Sites Hiring Male Models

Transgender Models

There's opportunities available for transgender / transsexual models as well. Get started camming, producing clips or offering phone sex services. Below is list of sites hiring transgender talent.

Sites Hiring Transgender Models

Couples and Groups

Interested in performing with a couple? Whether it's your boyfriend or girlfriend, or just another individual that wants to perform with you, there's plenty of networks supporting couples or group account.

Sites Hiring Couples / Groups

Public Camming Sites

On public camming sites, also known as token-sites, models can earn in a variety of ways. The most common is through the use of tip goals. Site members keep chipping in until the goal is met. Once the goal is met, the camming model performs the show. There's also other ways to earn, such as tip menus and interactive 'tip to vibe' shows. Tip to vibe shows are very popular and profitable.

Private Camming Sites

On private-based sites, the focus is on private shows which are charged by the minute. On some sites the models have full control over what they're per-minute rate is, while on others there's set rates. Most private based sites don't allow public nudity, or have other restrictions on what can be done in public chat.

Cashout Options

The cashout options will vary from site to site. The most common cashout options are check, direct deposit, wire transfer and one of the many adult-friendly e-wallets available. There's also select sites that offer cryptocurrency payouts.

Payout Schedules / Min Payouts

Each sites also have different payout schedules and minimum payouts. If the minimum payout is not met, the earnings will roll over until the next payout. Most sites will payout weekly or every other week. There's some sites and studios that offer daily payouts as well.

Producing / Selling Porn

Make money selling clips and galleries. Producing and selling adult content is great, as it creates a residual income of sorts. As long as the clips are available for purchase, the content has the potential to generate sales and revenue. There's also tons of different ways to monetize the content as well.

Guide To Producing / Selling Porn

List Of Clip Sites

Selling Panties / Tangibles

Selling panties is another way camming models can earn. Panties are generally sold through sites that support panties specifically, or have custom store items that can be used to list the panties available. Learn more about how to ship and send your panties and more best practices.

Guide To Selling Panties

Phone Sex Operators

You don’t even need to perform on cam or get naked to get paid in the adult industry. You can make money right from your mobile phone by accepting phone calls and text messages from fans and customers. Hide your real phone number and get paid for every text or phone call.

Become A Phone Sex Operator

Premium Fan Clubs

Premium Fan Clubs are really hot right now and making performers a lot of money! Most platforms allow performers to charge a monthly fee for subscribers and performers can post photos and videos to entertain their subscribers and get paid! Customers love the "exclusivity" of fan clubs, and performers love the convenience! 

Sell Fan Club Subscriptions

Sex Toys For Webcam Models

Having a large toy chest can come in handy for camming models. There's tons of toys to choose from, ranging from dildos to sex machines. There's also multiple companies specializing in interactive sex toys that sync with camming sites.

Sex toys for Webcam Models

Setting Up The Camming Room

Setting up the camming area is really important. Most models either use the bedroom or a dedicated camming room. It's important the room is clean, well lit and organized. You'll also want everything you'll need within reach.

Setting Up The Camming Room

Marketing / Promotion

By promoting your services and building a following, you'll generate more sales and revenue. There's tons of ways to promote your shows, clips and other services. Check out our marketing section for more information!

Marketing For Adult Performers

Finding The Right Fetishes

There's two types of content / camming shows: Vanilla and fetish. Vanilla content is stuff like solo masturbation, plain sex, ect. Fetish is a very broad term that encompasses a lot of potential types of shows and clips. Fetish content is very profitable and there's tons of fetishes to choose from. Check out our fetish section for ideas.

List of Fetishes / Meanings

Cam-Splitting

Cam-splitting is the use of special software (splitters) to perform on multiple sites simultaneously. This way, a model can sit in public on multiple sites and reach more potential customers. It's also possible to go to spy mode on one site while performing a private on another.

Cam-Splitting (Performing On Multiple Sites)

Affiliate Marketing / Referrals

"Affiliate Marketing" is where you earn commissions for signing up new members to your camming site. Some sites have built-in referral programs for performers. Other sites you have to register for their affiliate program. By using referral links when promoting your camming shows, you'll make extra money from all new signups!

Affiliate Marketing Guide

How To Build A Website

Your website is a great marketing tool. It's a place to list all your sites and services. You can also make money from memberships, selling content and live camming. There are also tools available that allow models to build websites with no upfront costs!

Building A Webcam Model Website

DMCA / Anti-Piracy

Piracy is a major issue in the adult industry. Not only does it keep people from purchasing content, but there's also privacy concerns! Luckily there's tons of tools for adult performers to protect themselves! Learn more about anti-piracy.

DMCA and Anti-Piracy