{"id":201,"date":"2025-01-10T00:23:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T00:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/?p=201"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:21:56","slug":"artist-accounts-vs-user-accounts-on-the-beam-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/2025\/01\/10\/artist-accounts-vs-user-accounts-on-the-beam-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Accounts vs. User Accounts on The Beam: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\ud83c\udfb6 At The Beam, we\u2019ve built a platform that works for everyone in the music community\u2014from the creators at the heart of it all to the superfans who champion their success. To keep things running smoothly, we have two distinct types of accounts: <strong>Artist Accounts<\/strong> and <strong>User Accounts<\/strong>. While both are essential to The Beam\u2019s ecosystem, they serve very different purposes. Let\u2019s break it down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Beam-Artist-Guide-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Beam-Artist-Guide-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Beam-Artist-Guide-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Beam-Artist-Guide-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Beam-Artist-Guide-1-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Beam-Artist-Guide-1-2048x1075.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Beam Artist Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfa4 Artist Accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Artist Accounts are designed for music artists and their teams. These accounts are where all the action happens for artists\u2014from competing in challenges to collecting payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Uses Artist Accounts?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label representatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other personnel supporting the artist\u2019s career<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Can You Do with an Artist Account?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Compete<\/strong>: Enter Chart Seasons and Sponsored Challenges.<br>\u2705 <strong>Collect Payments<\/strong>: Use Stripe to manage earnings from Superfan Subscriptions, brand sponsorships, and gigs.<br>\u2705 <strong>Access Performance Data<\/strong>: View detailed metrics about your music and engagement.<br>\u2705 <strong>Engage with Fans<\/strong>: Activate superfans by sharing insights and updates.<br>\u2705 <strong>Book Gigs<\/strong>: Leverage the Gigs Marketplace for live performance opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> An Artist Account connects to Stripe for payment processing. If you don\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/2025\/01\/10\/connecting-your-stripe-account-to-the-beam-what-you-need-to-know\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/2025\/01\/10\/connecting-your-stripe-account-to-the-beam-what-you-need-to-know\/\">set up Stripe<\/a>, you won\u2019t be able to collect earnings from The Beam.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udc64 User Accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>User Accounts are for individuals who love music and want to support their favorite artists. This is the account type for superfans and music enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Uses User Accounts?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music lovers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone who wants to explore and engage with The Beam\u2019s content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Can You Do with a User Account?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Subscribe<\/strong>: Support your favorite artists through Superfan Subscriptions.<br>\u2705 <strong>Vote<\/strong>: Help your favorite songs rise in Chart Seasons by upvoting.<br>\u2705 <strong>Engage<\/strong>: Access exclusive artist performance data and stay updated on your favorite artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> User Accounts cannot collect payments, compete in challenges, or access artist-level tools and data.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the Distinction?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having separate account types ensures The Beam works effectively for everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Artists<\/strong> get the tools and resources they need to grow their careers and earn revenue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fans<\/strong> can focus on enjoying music, supporting artists, and engaging with the platform in meaningful ways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Choose the Right Account Type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd14 Not sure which account is for you? Here\u2019s a quick guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you\u2019re an artist, manager, or part of an artist\u2019s team<\/strong> you would be invited to claim an <strong>Artist Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you\u2019re a fan or music enthusiast:<\/strong> you would be invited to create a <strong>User Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Got questions? Drop us a line at <a>support@thebeam.com<\/a>. We\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfb6 At The Beam, we\u2019ve built a platform that works for everyone in the music community\u2014from the creators at the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[247],"tags":[32,34,39,30],"class_list":["post-201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-artist-how-tos","tag-artist-growth","tag-how-to-guide","tag-music-marketing","tag-the-beam-tips"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":247,"label":"Artist How-Tos"}],"post_tag":[{"value":32,"label":"Artist Growth"},{"value":34,"label":"How-To Guide"},{"value":39,"label":"Music Marketing"},{"value":30,"label":"The Beam Tips"}]},"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"The Beam","author_link":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/author\/stephenthebeam-com\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":247,"name":"Artist How-Tos","slug":"artist-how-tos","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":247,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Guides and tutorials designed to help artists use The Beam effectively \u2014 from joining chart seasons to engaging with superfans.","parent":0,"count":24,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":247,"category_count":24,"category_description":"Guides and tutorials designed to help artists use The Beam effectively \u2014 from joining chart seasons to engaging with superfans.","cat_name":"Artist How-Tos","category_nicename":"artist-how-tos","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":32,"name":"Artist Growth","slug":"artist-growth","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":32,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":28,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":34,"name":"How-To Guide","slug":"how-to-guide","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":34,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":23,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":39,"name":"Music Marketing","slug":"music-marketing","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":39,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":19,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":30,"name":"The Beam Tips","slug":"the-beam-tips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":30,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":26,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":268,"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201\/revisions\/268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebeam.com\/corporate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}