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About WEBTOON

What is WEBTOON?

WEBTOON is the home of an extensive library of webcomics, where you can enjoy unlimited reading across all genres, no matter what you’re into.

WEBTOON Originals update every day so there’s new content whenever you log on. If you have your own story to share, you can publish your work on CANVAS, home to a community of thousands of independent creators. With new episodes added every day, there’s always something new to read!

Is the WEBTOON app free?

The WEBTOON app is free to download and use! WEBTOON exclusive Original series are free to read, and ongoing series are updated weekly.

You can purchase Coins to read the latest episodes before anyone else with Fast Pass. Fast Pass lets you read the latest episodes earlier than the regular release date. Look for episodes that display the Fast Pass icon, and you can access them with Coins. If you would like to wait, all Fast Pass episodes become free after a specific period of time.

Some of our completed series are available through Daily Pass. For each Daily Pass series, you can unlock one Daily Pass episode each day. Each unlocked DP episode will be available for 14 days. You can also unlock the episodes using Coins, and these episodes will be available to you for as long as the series is on WEBTOON.

Which devices does the the WEBTOON app work on?

The WEBTOON app can be accessed on any iOS or Android device. The app is available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The WEBTOON website can be accessed on any web browser.

With the WEBTOON app, you can download episodes on mobile devices to read your favorite WEBTOON stories anywhere, even offline! As a heads up, data rates may apply, and the performance of the app may vary depending on your device and network connection.

Having trouble using the app or experiencing errors?

If you experience app performance issues such as crashes or images failing to load, please try these instructions:

1. Clear cache.

- Tap ‘MORE’ on the bottom right of the home screen.

- Tap on ‘SETTINGS’.

- Scroll down to the 'OPTION' section.

- Tap on ‘Clear Cache’.

- Close the WEBTOON app and any other apps before restarting WEBTOON.

2. Check your network connection.

- WEBTOON pages may not open or start properly when your network connection is unstable. Contact your network service provider if you are unable to connect to your network.

3. Delete and reinstall the app.

- If clearing the cache does not resolve the issue, we recommend that you reinstall the app. If you continue to experience the same error after reinstalling, contact us at Community Support so we can look into the issue.

Account/Log-in

I can’t log in using my social media account.

You need to log in to your social media account and authorize permissions for the WEBTOON app.

Please make sure you entered the correct username and password associated with your social media account.

How to use

How do I download WEBTOON episodes?

The WEBTOON app allows you to download Originals so you can read your favorite comics on-the-go without a network connection.

Follow these easy steps to download episodes:

1. Select an Original.

2. Tap the (↓) button on the top right corner of the episode list or tap the side menu (︙) on the top right corner of an episode.

3. Choose the episodes you want to download to your device and hit the download button on the top right corner to begin the download!

* Reading downloaded episodes does not use data.

Due to copyright restrictions, each episode can only be downloaded once per account.

Downloaded episodes are stored on your device for 30 days.

You can manage your downloads in the ‘My Series’ tab, under ‘Downloads.’

How do I subscribe to my favorite series?

Select a series and tap the ‘+Subscribe’ button on the top right corner of the episode list. You’ll receive push notifications on your app whenever new episodes are updated.

* You can sync your subscriptions across devices by logging in with your WEBTOON account.

How do I manage my WEBTOON activity?

Mobile: Tap ‘MY’ at the bottom of the home screen on the WEBTOON app to enter the ‘My Series’ page. There, you can see your read history, manage your subscriptions, check downloads, and view your comment activity.

Desktop: Log in, then hover the cursor over your username on the top right of the page. You will find ‘SUBSCRIBED’ and ‘COMMENTS’ in the hover menu.

* You can subscribe to a maximum of 300 Originals and 300 series on Canvas.

How do I change my notifications settings?

Mobile: Tap ‘MORE’ on the bottom right of the home screen, and then tap ‘SETTINGS’ on the WEBTOON app. You can change your push notification settings in the 'NOTIFICATIONS' menu. You can change your email notification settings in the ‘EMAIL’ menu.

Desktop: Log in to the website, then hover the cursor over your username on the top right of the webpage. You can find ‘Account’ in the hover menu. Once you select ‘Account’, you can change your email notification settings in the section ‘Email Notification’.

I want to stop receiving the WEBTOON newsletter emails.

Mobile: Newsletters are only sent if you logged in with your email address and have email notifications enabled. Tap ‘MORE’ on the bottom right of the home screen, and then tap ‘SETTINGS’. You can change your email notification settings in the ‘EMAIL’ menu.

How do I share my favorite series on social media?

Mobile: To share a series, tap the ‘Share icon on the top rite of the episode list to share the series. If you want to share an individual episode you’re reading, tap any panel to show the top menu, tap the dropdown menu on the top right and you’ll find the ‘Share’ button.

Desktop: To share a series, click the social media button on the right of the episode list to share the series. If you want to share an individual episode you’re reading, click any panel to show the top menu, then click the social media buttons located on the top right.

How do I report offensive comments?

You can report inappropriate comments by tapping ‘REPORT’ (located right under each comment) and submit them to our staff for review.

How do I report inappropriate content in an episode or series?

To report inappropriate content, click the "Report" button located at the end of an episode or under the menu icon(︙) in the upper right corner of the episode viewer. You can also email us at webtoonsupport@webtoon.com.

How do I change the app's display language?

1. Tap on the ‘MORE’ tab.

2. Tap on ‘SETTINGS’.

3. Scroll to ‘OPTIONS’ and tap ‘Content Language’.

4. Select the language.

Your history, subscriptions, and downloads do not carry over to different display languages.

* Some of our series are unavailable in multiple languages.

I can’t download the app.

If you experience trouble downloading the app, check your network connection. We recommend being on a Wi-Fi network when downloading the app.

Cancel or delete any download progress and try downloading our app again.

You might be unable to download the app due to insufficient storage on your device.

Try to free up some space by deleting unused apps, media, or cache.

I can’t connect to WEBTOON.

Try resetting your network settings if you’re experiencing trouble connecting to WEBTOON.

Android Devices:

1. Go to your phone’s settings.

2. Tap on ‘Connections’.

3. Select ‘Mobile Networks’.

4. Tap on ‘Access Point Names’.

5. Open the side menu (︙) on the top right and ‘Reset to default’.

The location of settings may vary depending on the device.

iPhones:

1. Go to your phone’s settings.

2. Tap on ‘General’.

3. Select ‘Reset’.

4. Tap on ‘Reset Network Settings’ and confirm your action.

If you continue to experience problems after resetting your network settings, contact our Community Support team so we can look into your issue.

The app keeps stopping while loading the series.

Check your network connection. If your network is unstable, you might have trouble loading images in the app.

If you continue to experience problems, contact our Community Support team so we can look into your issue.

The app froze on a white screen as soon as I launched the WEBTOON app.

Check your network connection and the storage available on your device. If your network is unstable or if you don’t have enough storage available, the app may have trouble loading. If you continue to experience problems, contact our Community Support team so we can look into your issue.

My app display language changed to English after I updated the app.

Your app display language settings should not change after updating. You can change your language settings by following these steps:

1. Tap on the ‘MORE’ tab.

2. Tap on ‘SETTINGS’.

3. Scroll to ‘OPTIONS’ and tap ‘Content Language’.

4. Select the language.

If you continue to experience problems changing your app display language, try changing your device's language settings.

The app keeps crashing after I updated the app.

Contact our Community Support team so we can look into your issue.

‘My Series’ and subscriptions suddenly disappeared!

Check to see if you were logged out from your WEBTOON account. You can access your reading history from ‘My Series’ once you log in with your account.

My history, subscriptions and coins disappeared.

Check to see if you are logged in to the correct account. It's possible that either:

1. You accidentally created a new account by signing in via social media (Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc), while the original account uses email login, or vice versa. To access your original account, please login using the correct sign in method that was used for the original account.

2. Reading history is stored on device, not on your account. If you recently you upgraded your device, or re-installed the WEBTOON app, your reading history is reset. However, all your subscriptions should be available.

If you are using an iPhone, it's possible that you used the guest-user feature to purchase Coins. However, Coins purchased using iOS guest login are not saved to a WEBTOON account, and therefore lost if you logged out. Additionally, user support may be limited without a WEBTOON account.

I can’t download WEBTOON episodes.

Check your network connection and the storage available on your device.

If you continue to experience problems, contact our Community Support team so we can look into your issue.

I'm not receiving push notifications.

Check ‘Notifications’ in ‘Settings’ to make sure push notifications are enabled.

If notifications are enabled, check your device’s push notification settings. If you have restricted app notifications in your device’s settings, the WEBTOON push notifications may not display correctly.

I can't turn on push notification settings for New Releases, Notice & Events.

For users located in the United States, New Releases, Notice & Events push notifications can only be turned on when you are logged in to your account.

What is Reading History Sync?

Reading History Sync is a function that saves your reading history to your WEBTOON account, allowing you to continue reading where you left off. With this feature, you will be able to maintain your reading history across all your signed-in devices, even when you change your device or reinstall the app. This information will be reflected on the below pages:

1) Episode list page

2) MY > RECENT

However, you must proceed with a one-time sync to keep your existing reading history.

You can do so on the screens shown below.

[ APP ]

1) A pop-up will appear once upon launching the app with instructions on syncing your reading history.

2) Go to Settings > Sync Reading History

[ Mobile Web ]

1) A pop-up will appear upon opening the mobile website with instructions on syncing your reading history.

2) Go to Settings > Account > Sync Reading History

* This feature is available on Android/iOS versions 2.N.N and higher.

* This feature is not available on our PC site.

All of my recently viewed episodes and series disappeared.

You must proceed with a one-time sync to keep your existing reading history saved on your account. You can proceed with the sync on the screens shown below.

[ APP ]

1) A pop-up will appear once upon launching the app with instructions on syncing your reading history.

2) Go to Settings > Sync Reading History

[ Mobile Web ]

1) A pop-up will appear upon opening the mobile website with instructions on syncing your reading history.

2) Go to Settings > Account > Sync Reading History

* This feature is available on Android/iOS versions 2.N.N and higher.

* This feature is not available on our PC site.

* Your reading history cannot be restored if you delete the WEBTOON app, delete related app or mobile web data, or change your device.

* If you log out before the sync is complete, parts of your reading history may be lost.

I received a 'Storage Almost Full' error message during the sync.

Your reading history will not by synced properly if there is not enough storage left on your device.

Please delete large videos, photos and any unused apps installed on the device to clear up device storage. After freeing up storage space, you can proceed with sync from the below screens.

[ APP ]

Settings > Sync Reading History

[ Mobile Web ]

Settings > Account > Sync Reading History

An error occurred during the sync.

If you received an error message during the sync, please contact us below. Please note that you may be requested to submit additional information depending on the content of your inquiry.

[ APP ]

SETTINGS > HELP > Community Support

[ Mobile Web ]

HELP

* Your reading history cannot be restored if you delete the WEBTOON app, delete related app or mobile web data, or change your device.

Coins/Unlocking Episodes

What are Coins?

Coins are currency that’s exclusive to the WEBTOON app on Android and iOS. You can use Coins to unlock Fast Pass or completed series available through Daily Pass to read ahead and support your favorite Creators. The number of Coins you need to use for each episode may vary depending on the WEBTOON series.

Coins can also be used to unlock Daily Pass episodes. For each Daily Pass series, you will be able to unlock one Daily Pass episode for free each day. Each unlocked DP episode will be available for 14 days. You can also unlock the episodes using Coins, and these episodes will be available to you for as long as the series is on WEBTOON.

Do I need to create an account to use Coins?

A valid WEBTOON account is required in order to purchase Coins. Create a WEBTOON account using an email address or a social media account to enjoy all content on WEBTOON!

If you are using an iPhone, you can also use the guest-user feature to purchase Coins. However, please note that Coins purchased using iOS guest login are not saved to a WEBTOON account, and therefore may be lost if you log out. Additionally, user support may be limited without a WEBTOON account.

How old do I have to be to use Coins?

There are no age restrictions on spending Coins if you are a WEBTOON app user. However, certain conditions and limitations on payment methods for purchasing Coins may apply depending on your device and respective app market (Google Play, Apple App Store).

Can I use Coins to access paid content across multiple languages?

Your Coin purchases are added to your account separately for each content language.

Coins purchased under a certain language setting can only be used on content in that language. Coins purchased under different language settings are not interchangeable.

Are Coins on Android and iOS interchangeable?

Coins are not interchangeable between Android and iOS due to the platform providers' policies.

Platform providers (Google, Apple) restrict importing of payment information stored on other platforms or third parties. Please refer to the information below for more details.

Android: Coins purchased on Android devices can only be used on the WEBTOON app for Android. Theses Coins are not interchangeable with Coins purchased on iOS devices. They cannot be accessed or used on iOS devices.

iOS: Coins purchased on iOS devices can only be used on the WEBTOON app for iOS. Theses Coins are not interchangeable with Coins purchased on Android devices. They cannot be accessed or used on Android devices.

How do I purchase Coins?

Once you’re logged into WEBTOON, you can purchase Coins directly from the Coin Shop. The link to the Coin Shop is at the top right of the ‘My Series’ Screen. You can also access the Coin Shop by tapping the episode that you’d like to unlock on series available through Fast Pass or Daily Pass.

How do I use Bonus Coins?

Bonus Coins are given when you purchase Coin packages. These Coins can be used just like regular Coins and do not expire.

How do I check ‘My Coins’ purchase history?

You can access your purchase history by going to the ‘MY’ tab and selecting the Coin symbol in the upper right corner.

How do I use Coins?

You’ll receive instructions for using Coins when you tap the episode you’d like to unlock on series available through Fast Pass or Daily Pass.

Which devices and app versions do I need to purchase and use Coins?

Coin purchases are only supported on the WEBTOON app versions 2.1.0 and above. Coins can only be purchased on Android devices and iPhones through Google Play and App Store in-app purchases.

Can I purchase and use Coins on the WEBTOON mobile/desktop website?

Coins can only be purchased and used on the WEBTOON app.

Can I pay for Coins with a credit card?

Direct credit card payments for Coin purchases are not supported at this time. You can purchase Coins through Google Play/App Store in-App purchases.

Are my payments secure?

WEBTOON makes every effort to keep your personal information confidential and safe.

All information you enter is encrypted to protect your privacy.

How do I report Coin purchase payment errors?

If your Coin balance does not update after your purchase, try restarting the app. You should be able to see your updated Coin balance on the ‘Coin Shop’ page. If your balance is still not updated, contact our Community Support team for more help.

Will I be charged even if a payment is not processed succesfully?

You are only charged when your purchase is processed successfully.

If your Coin balance does not update after your purchase, try restarting the app.

You should be able to see your updated Coin balance on the ‘Coin Shop’ page. If your balance is still not updated, contact our Community Support team for more help.

I keep getting a "Payment in progress" message.

The “Payment in progress” message appears when you attempt to make a payment again while a payment is already in progress. If you attempt to make another payment before a previous payment is complete, the system automatically blocks any payments from being made. If you see this message, close the payment screen and try again after five minutes.

My Coin balance disappeared after switching my device.

The Coin balance on your account is retrieved automatically if your new device runs on the same operating system as your previous device.

If you switch to a mobile device running on a different operating system (e.g., Android to iOS, iOS to Android), your Coin balance on your previous device does not transfer automatically to your new device.

Coins are not interchangeable between Android and iOS due to platform providers' policies.

Platform providers (Google, Apple) restrict importing of payment information stored on other platforms or third parties.

For example:

My Coin balance increased even though I didn’t purchase any Coins.

Coins may be added to your balance for the following reasons:

1) A purchase was refunded due to service issues.

Your Coin balance may increase if your content purchase was refunded due to service issues. You can go to ‘MORE’ to check your Coin balance.

2) You won Coins in an event.

You may have automatically received Coins for winning an event. Please check the email associated with your WEBTOON account for the event announcement.

If you have any other questions regarding Coins, contact our Community Support team for more help.

How do I cancel my Coin purchases?

The WEBTOON app does not support Coin purchase cancellations. You can cancel your purchases and receive refunds through Google Play or the App Store where you purchased the Coins.

How do I check the status of my cancelled Coin purchases?

You can check your cancelled Coin purchases on your Google Play or App Store purchase history.

Can I receive a refund for any Coins I've used already?

There is a no refund policy for Coins that have been used.

What is Fast Pass?

Fast Pass lets you read the latest episode on certain series earlier than the regular release date. Look for episodes that display the Fast Pass icon, and you can access them with Coins. If you think you can wait instead, all Fast Pass episodes become free after a specific period of time.

How do I unlock Fast Pass?

You can only unlock Fast Pass using Coins. We do not support direct cash, credit card or other payments for paid content at this time.

What types of content can I purchase, and how?

You’ll receive instructions for using Coins when you tap the episode you’d like to unlock on series available through Fast Pass or Daily Pass.

How much does Fast Pass cost and for how long are they valid?

The price for Fast Pass may differ depending on the series. Check the amount of Coins required from the pop-up information which appears before you unlock Fast Pass for a paid episode. Once you’ve unlocked an episode with Fast Pass, you’ll always have access to it while the series remains on our service.

How do I check my Fast Pass history?

You can access your Fast Pass history by going to the ‘Unlocked’ page in the ‘My Series’ tab.

Does reading unlocked episodes require data? (Do data rates apply?)

Additional data rates (fees) may apply when you read content in 3G/4G environments. No additional charges apply if you have downloaded the episode after purchase.

Can I cancel the Fast Pass I’ve used for an episode?

We do not allow refunds for unlocked episodes.

If you are experiencing problems accessing unlocked episodes due to a purchase error, contact our Community Support team for more help.

How do I get a refund if there is a problem with an unlocked episode?

If you are experiencing problems accessing unlocked episodes due to a purchase error, contact our Community Support team for more help.

Can I delete my history for Fast Pass and Daily Pass (payment history)?

Our system does not support the modification of Fast Pass and/or Daily Pass history.

What happens to my unlocked episodes if the series is discontinued?

Even if a series is discontinued, you can access your unlocked episodes by going to the ‘Unlocked’ page in the ‘My Series’ tab.

If you can’t access an unlocked episode, contact our Community Support team for more help.

I unlocked an episode, but it’s locked again.

Check your purchase history by going to the ‘MY’ tab and selecting the Coin symbol in the upper right corner.

If you can’t access an unlocked episode, contact our Community Support team for more help.

I unlocked the wrong episode.

We do not allow refunds for unlocked episodes.

If you can’t access an unlocked episode, contact our Community Support team for more help.

My Coins were charged incorrectly.

1. You will not be charged a second time if your purchase has a loading or other technical problem. Check your Coin Purchase/Use History on the ‘My Series’ tab to track your purchases.

2. Additionally, please check whether you are comparing Coins within the same OS, instead of between different OS environments.

- Android: Coins purchased on Android devices can only be used on the WEBTOON app for Android. These Coins are not interchangeable with Coins purchased on iOS devices. They cannot be accessed or used on iOS devices.

- iOS: Coins charged on iOS devices can only be used on the WEBTOON app for iOS. Theses Coins are not interchangeable with Coins purchased on Android devices. They cannot be accessed or used on Android devices.

I can’t find Coins I’ve purchased or episodes that I’ve unlocked.

If you can’t find Coins you’ve purchased or episodes you’ve unlocked, any of these situations might apply:

1. You may have accessed a free episode thinking you unlocked it with Coins.

Sometimes readers may confuse reading a free episode with unlocking the episode. Please go to the ‘My Series’ page and click on the Coin icon to check your history and all unlocked episodes.

2. You logged in with a different account.

You may have used a different login method (e.g. email, Facebook, Twitter, LINE, Google). Please try logging into the account that you used to make your purchases.

3. Your app data was refreshed incorrectly after updating the app.

Your purchase history may not be accurate if your app data was not updated properly. If you don’t see your Coins, try checking your balance after closing the app completely and starting the app again.

4. Android Coins are not interchangeable with iOS Coins.

Coins are not interchangeable between Android and iOS due to platform providers' policies.

If you continue to experience problems, contact our Community Support team for more help.

It says I have exceeded the number of devices I can register.

WEBTOON allows one device to be registered per account. If you have already registered a device, you can change the registered device by going to ‘MORE’, scrolling to ‘OPTION’ and tapping on ‘Manage Registered Device.’ You can change devices two times per month.

What are Free Coins?

We occasionally have promotional events where we may give users Free Coins. You can use Free Coins the same way you would use regular Coins to unlock episodes.

I didn't receive my Free Coins.

You can review the details of your Free Coins by going to the ‘MY’ tab, tapping ‘My Coins’ and scrolling to ‘ADDED’. You can also view from which events the Coins are received.

If you are looking for the Bonus Coins you received when you purchased regular Coins, please note that Bonus Coins are not displayed separately. The Bonus Coins are added to your regular Coins. For example, if you already had 10 Coins on your account, and then purchased ‘90 Coins + 10 Bonus Coins’, your ‘Purchased’ number of Coins will be displayed as 110 (10 Coins + 90 Coins + 10 Free Coins).

If you continue to experience issues, contact our Community Support team for more help.

How do I use Free Coins?

You can use Free Coins the same way you use regular Coins to unlock episodes.

Free Coins carry the same value as regular Coins (1 Regular Coin = 1 Free Coin).

If you have any Free Coins, they are used first when you unlock an episode. Your regular Coins are used after all your Free Coins have been used.

Do Free Coins expire?

All Free Coins have a specific expiration date which will be stated upon award. Remaining unused Free Coins will be removed from your Coin balance at the stated expiration date.

You can check the expiration date of your Free Coins at any time by going to the ‘MY’ tab and tapping ‘My Coins’. Please note that purchased Coins have no expiration date.

I want to know the status of my “Free Coins”.

You can check the number of remaining Free Coins and their expiration date, and your Coin purchase history by going to the ‘MY’ tab and tapping ‘My Coins’.

My Free Coins disappeared!

Free Coins have an expiration date. You can check to see if your Free Coins expired by going to the ‘MY’ tab, selecting ‘My Coins’ and going to the ‘ADDED’ section.

Any Free Coins on your account are used first when you unlock an episode on a series available through Fast Pass or Daily Pass. Your regular Coins are only used once there are no Free Coins remaining on your account.

If you continue to experience issues, contact our Community Support for more help.

Which completed series will be locked?

A select number of completed series will be locked. Any completed series that is scheduled to be locked will have a 'grace period' after the final episode is published for readers to finish the story for free.

How many Coins does it take to unlock an episode after a completed series becomes locked?

The number of Coins required to unlock an episode after a completed series is locked depends by each series. You will see the amount of Coins required for each series in the pop-up which appears before you unlock an episode. You can access any episode you unlocked using Coins from your account while the respective series remain on our service!

What is an Episode Bundle?

''Episode Bundle' is an option for users to unlock multiple episodes at once with Coins if they are reading a completed series that is locked.

The number of episodes in an 'Episode Bundle' may vary across series. Any individual episodes you have already unlocked using Coins and/or any episodes that are currently available because you used Daily Pass will automatically be excluded from the 'Episode Bundle.'

You can access your unlocked episodes from the 'UNLOCKED' page in the 'My Series' tab.

What is Daily Pass?

Daily Pass allows you to read 1 or more episodes for free after a completed series is becomes a Daily Pass series.

Through the new Daily Pass offering for completed series, we can better support creators by giving more promotional support, as well as help them earn more revenue for completed works. These series have been popular in the past, and with the Daily Pass program, we are able to offer additional monetization opportunities for the creators and support their future projects.

For each Daily Pass series, you will be able to unlock one Daily Pass episode each day. Each unlocked DP episode will be available for 14 days. You can also unlock the episodes using Coins, and these episodes will be available to you for as long as the series is on WEBTOON.

How do I use Daily Pass?

How long can I read an episode for free after using a Daily Pass?

Episodes remain available to read for 14 days after using a Daily Pass.

The time remaining until the episode is locked again is displayed on the episode list.

What happens to an episode I used Daily Pass on after 14 days?

The episode will be locked again after 14 days. You can unlock the episode again by using another Daily Pass. Episodes unlocked with Coins will remain available.

I've used up all my Daily Pass. When can I use Daily Pass again?

Come back tomorrow to read more episodes for free with Daily Pass!Please check what time Daily Pass becomes available at the top of the episode list.

Where can I see the episodes I used Daily Pass on?

Episodes unlocked with Daily Pass will appear on the 'UNLOCKED' page in the 'My Series' tab.

Episodes unlocked with Daily Pass will disappear from this menu after 14 days when the episode is locked again and no longer available for free.

(* Episodes you unlocked using Coins will remain in this menu while the series remain on our service!)

Can I download episodes after using Daily Pass?

We do not support downloads for completed series once they are locked.

Episodes that you downloaded before a series was locked will remain on your device for up to 30 days.

How do I turn off notifications for Daily Pass?

Please go to SETTINGS > NOTIFICATIONS and deactivate 'Daily Pass' to stop receiving notifications.

However, please note that you will no longer receive updates on Daily Pass events and promotions.

I can't redeem my Free Coins even though I have completed the event.

Please make sure that you are using app versions 2.3.0 and above. If you are using an older version, you will be unable to redeem your Free Coins. Please update your app to the latest version and try again.

If you are using app versions 2.3.0 and above and are still experiencing issues redeeming your Free Coins, please contact our Community Support team.

Please note that for some events (e.g. rebate events), Coins are not immediately redeemable. You can check the event details for more information on delivery dates.

How can I use my promotion code?

You can use promotion codes on WEBTOON app versions 2.4.4 and above. If you are using an older version, please update your app to the latest version. For app versions 2.4.4 and above, you can enter your promotion code by going to the Coin Shop and selecting the Promotion Code menu.

You can also use promotion codes on our mobile web and PC web service. For mobile web, please go to MORE > PROMO CODE to enter your promotion code. For PC web, please go to your account page to access the Promotion Coin menu

What is Daily Pass Original?

Daily Pass Original is a WEBTOON-exclusive Original series that are launched fully complete. For each Daily Pass series, users will be able to unlock one Daily Pass episode each day. Each unlocked DP episode will be available for 14 days. You can also unlock the episodes using Coins, and these episodes will be available to you for as long as the series is on WEBTOON.

How are DPOs different from DPs?

Daily Pass Original (DPO) series are newly launched complete series, while Daily Pass(DP) series are previously ongoing Original series that are now completed.

Publishing on WEBTOON Canvas

What is Canvas?

Canvas is WEBTOON’s open platform where anyone can publish anytime. Share your story with millions of readers every day, join a community of Creators, and monetize.

How do I start publishing on Canvas?

All the Creator tools are on our desktop website, as our mobile app is primarily focused on the reader experience.

1. Click ‘Publish’ in the top upper right corner to get started!

2. If you haven’t already done so, register an account.

3. Click ‘Create Series’ and fill in your series’ information

4. Upload your episode!

How do I put music/gif/animations into my series?

Currently, extra features like music, special effects, and animation are only available for Featured series.

How do I save a draft?

When you upload, you can save your episode as a draft or publish it immediately.

Saving it as a draft will upload your episode onto our server, but it will not be visible to your readers. You can only publish in the same order that the episodes were saved.

How old do I have to be to publish?

You must be 13 or older to publish or use WEBTOON.

Who owns the content I publish on Canvas?

When you publish on Canvas, you will always keep ownership over your work. We want to help you get discovered! You’re always welcome to use as many platforms as possible and continue to promote your work on social media while utilizing the tools we offer.

What does it mean to be a WEBTOON Original?

Becoming an Originals Creator means you’re guaranteed monthly compensation as well as marketing, PR, and editorial support.

How are Originals chosen from Canvas?

Editors reach out to selected Creators to offer the opportunity to become an Originals Creator.

Why was my series taken down?

Your series may have been taken down due to violating our Community Policy and Uploading Guidelines or Terms of Service.

What is the process of restoring my series after it was taken down?

Your series may have been taken down due to violating our Comunity Policy and Uploading Guidelines or Terms of Service.

Please review the Community Policy and Uploading Guidelines and once you’ve made the necessary edits to your content, contact our Community Support team with the following information:

• Name of your Series

• Your username, or nickname on WEBTOON

• Episode Titles (if specific episodes were taken down).

Including this information will facilitate the process in getting your series restored.

Someone is posting my series on WEBTOON without my permission.

Please contact our Community Support team for help with the following information:

• Name of the infringing Series

• URL of the infringing Series

• Proof of ownership of content (i.e. link to original posting or PSD file)

We will review your report and take the necessary actions.

Where is the ‘Publish’ button?

The ‘Publish’ button is only on the WEBTOON desktop website in the top upper right corner.

My files aren’t uploading.

Try resetting your network settings if you experience trouble connecting to WEBTOON.

If you continue to encounter problems after resetting your network settings, contact our Community Support Team for more help with the following information:

• Screenshot of the error page

• Login account

• Country

• Device (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S8+, iPhone X, iPad 9.7, Kindle Fire HD8)

• OS & OS version (e.g., Android 8.0.0, iOS 11.3.1)

• WEBTOON app version (Settings > About > App Version)

• Network Connection

Can I upload CANVAS episodes using Internet Explorer?

You may experience difficulty uploading images that exceed 2.5MB on Internet Explorer since the CANVAS episode upload process is optimized for Chrome.

Please use Chrome browser to upload your episodes.

What if the file size of my thumbnail is larger than the upload limit?

The required image size for square thumbnails must be 1080x1080px, and the maximum file size is 500KB. The required image size for vertical thumbnails must be 1080x1920px, and the maximum file size is 700KB. Furthermore, the specific format of the thumbnail needs to be in .JPG, .JPEG, or .PNG

If you are struggling to match the required image size and the maximum file size, we recommend exporting your thumbnail as JPG, or looking into an image compression tool.

How do I create my profile page?

A Creator Profile page for your account will be automatically activated if you have a published series on CANVAS. New CANVAS Creators will have access to their Creator Profile when they have successfully published their series on CANVAS. Once activated, your profile page will remain even if you delete all of your published series on CANVAS. If you wish to delete your profile page, please contact us at webtoonsupport@webtoon.com to deactivate.

My profile page suddenly disappeared.

Your profile page may have been taken down due to a violation of our Community Policy. Please check your email for the removal notification. For more questions, you can contact us at webtoonsupport@webtoon.com.

How do I write a post?

From the latest version of the app, go to the MY tab and click on your profile picture on the upper right to access your profile page. From your profile page, you can create a new post by clicking on the pencil icon in the bottom right corner. Please note that creating a new post is currently only available in the WEBTOON app.

1. Go to your profile page from the WEBTOON app.

2. Click the ... button on the upper right side of the post that was removed to edit.

3. Copy the URL of the post and include the post URL in your email.

My post suddenly disappeared.

Your post may have been taken down due to a violation of our Community Policy. Please check your email for the removal notification. To restore your post, please contact us at webtoonsupport@webtoon.com after making the necessary edits to your post.

How do I edit my profile?

From the latest version of the app, go to the MY tab and click on your profile picture on the upper right to access your profile page. From your profile page, use the 'Edit Profile' button to make changes to your profile. Please note that editing capabilities are currently only available in the WEBTOON app.

My profile picture disappeared.

You can set a bio, profile picture, nickname, URL, and social media on your profile page. Anything that violates our Community Guidelines may be removed.

When do I receive notifications about my profile page?

You will receive push notifications when you have a new follower, or when a follower reacts to your posts. To change your push settings, go to More > Settings > Notifications > My Profile Updates.

My series does not appear on my profile page.

Your series will not appear on your profile page if it is not yet published or has been blinded due to a violation of our Community Policy. For all other cases, please contact us at webtoonsupport@webtoon.com.

Ad Revenue Sharing Program

What is the Ad Revenue Sharing Program?

Our Ad Revenue Sharing Program is designed to provide a sustainable revenue stream for creators. Basically, we place ads in association with your series and share that ad revenue with you!

If you find any intrusive ads, contact our Community Support Team for more help with a screenshot of the ad. We’ll review your report and investigate the issue.

How can I join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program?

Follow these steps to join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program:

1. You will find the ‘AD SHARING’ tab under ‘MY WEBTOON’ if you are publishing one or more series on your WEBTOON account.

2. You can join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program by clicking the ‘JOIN’ button, selecting your creator type, and agreeing to the Ad Revenue Sharing Program Terms of Service.

3. Make sure to read the Terms of Service thoroughly.

After joining the Ad Revenue Sharing Program, you can apply for Ad Display on each of your eligible series. Requirements for being eligible are:

① Over 40,000 Global Monthly Pageviews; AND

② Over 1,000 Total Subscribers

* Calculation of Global monthly Pageviews and Total Subscribers are based on the last day of the previous month.

Once your application is submitted, we will review your content and account activity for approval.

This may take a few weeks. WEBTOON reserves the right to approve or disapprove any requested Ad Display. Status updates will be available under the ‘AD SHARING’ tab.

How long does the review take?

Once you have been accepted to the Ad Revenue Sharing Program and have requested Ad Display for a particular series, you will be in our queue for review! This may take a few weeks.

We want to secure a stable inflow of ads for all of our Creators. Thus, we need to conduct a comprehensive review of every comic with an Ad Display request to make sure that we create an advertiser friendly environment.

We want to keep this program sustainable for everyone involved, and open the possibilities of more revenue in the future!

To prevent any delays in your application, we recommend reviewing our Community Policy and Uploading Guidelines, Ad Revenue Sharing Program Terms of Service and our Ad partner’s guidelines (Google AdSense) as well.

How is the revenue calculated?

We share 50% of the net ad revenue with you!

The net ad revenue is the total amount received by WEBTOON from third party advertisers for ads that are displayed on registered series.

There may be some operational costs, expenses, and fees that are paid to third parties.

How are payments processed?

When you join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program, you will be able to access the ‘AD SHARING’ tab on your profile.

Your payment will be posted to your account on a monthly basis and updated on the 21st day of the following month.

When you reach the minimum threshold of $100, you will receive a payment by the 15th day of the following month in $100 increments.

For Example:

● You have a previous balance of $20 in your Account as of June 1.

- Scenario 1:

You earn $70 in Net Ad Revenue during the month of June. This amount will update on your dashboard on July 21st. Your balance will then be $90 on July 21st.

(Previous balance $20 + June Net Ad Revenue of $70)

No payment will be made in July as your minimum did not reach $100.

The $90 will carry over to August.

- Scenario 2:

You earn $110 in Net Ad Revenue during the month of June. This amount will update on your dashboard on July 21st. Your balance will then be $130 on July 21st.

(Previous balance $20 + June Net Ad Revenue of $110).

You will be paid $100 at the end of July and your Account will have a remaining balance of $30 which will carry over to August.

Why am I not receiving payment even though there is a balance in my Account?

The payment threshold is $100 dollars. If your balance is under the threshold amount, it will not be paid out and will carry over to the next month.

If your balance is $100 or more, please make sure you have registered a valid Patreon ID in the ‘AD SHARING’ tab.

If your balance is $100 or more and you have registered a valid PayPal ID or Patreon ID, please check your email inbox or your series’ status in the ‘AD SHARING’ tab to confirm if you have been restricted from the Ad Revenue Sharing Program.

If you have been restricted, or your Ad Revenue Sharing Program has been cancelled, you will not receive your balance.

For more details, please check the question: ‘What happens if I violate the policies and/or terms?’.

How can I collect revenue?

Once you register a valid PayPal ID or Patreon ID in the ‘AD SHARING’ tab, we will pay your Ad Revenue to your PayPal or Patreon Account.

Please be sure to input the correct PayPal ID or Patreon ID. We will not be able to recover anything that is paid incorrectly!

If you do not register a valid PayPal ID or Patreon ID, payment will not be issued and your balance will continue to accrue.

How do I handle taxes?

Any payments that are made to you through our Ad Revenue Sharing Program will be taxed according to the tax laws where you reside.

If there are any taxes associated with the payments you receive, you will need to make sure to file and pay the respective taxes.

We recommend that you reach out to a tax professional in your area if you have any questions.

How can I split my share with my co-creators?

If there are two or more Creators behind one series, the Creator who uploads the series will be responsible for distributing the Ad Revenue according to any agreements the Creators have.

WEBTOON does not have any responsibilities in arbitrating any disagreements between Creators.

How do I cancel my participation in the Ad Revenue Sharing Program?

You can turn off Ad Display for any of your series at any time by clicking on 'Cancel' next to your series title from the 'AD SHARING' tab of your account dashboard. You can also permanently end your participation in the Ad Revenue Sharing Program by opting out whenever you like. To opt out, click the 'Opt out' button at the bottom of the 'AD SHARING' page.

If you turn off Ad Display or opt yourself out of the program, you won’t receive payment for the balance that accrues after the date when you turned off Ad Display and/or opted out of the program.

If you opt out or delete your account, any balance in your account above $10 from the time you opt out will be paid to you as long as you maintain a valid PayPal ID or Patreon ID. If you select PayPal as your Payment Method, you must register your Payment Information to receive the accrued balance on your account. You can also choose not to receive the accrued balance on your account when you opt-out of the program.

If you change your mind, you can rejoin 2 months after the day you opt out. Once you’ve opted out, any records will be deleted completely and can’t be restored if you rejoin.

If you just turn off Ad Display without opting out of the program, the $100 payment threshold will still apply.

What type of content is allowed for the Ad Revenue Sharing Program?

Our content guidelines across WEBTOON and with our Ad Partners can be found at these links:

- Community Policy and Uploading Guidelines

- Ad Revenue Sharing Program Terms of Service

- Ad Partner's Guidelines

All content must meet our Ad Partner’s guidelines in order to participate in the Ad Sharing Program.

Any adult or mature content is highly likely to be inappropriate for the Ad Revenue Sharing Program.

For more details and examples from our current Ad Partners, please check out their guidelines.

When do content reviews take place?

The content review takes place when you apply for Ad Display on your series.

WEBTOON also regularly reviews the content of qualified series to ensure that they continue to adhere to the content guidelines of the Ad Revenue Sharing Program.

What happens if I violate the policies and/or terms?

If we find that you’ve violated the Agreement or our Terms, we will notify you by email.

We may suspend your Participation in the Ad Revenue Sharing Program.

If your violation is severe enough, we may terminate your membership.

● Violation of Content Guidelines

If your series is inappropriate or violates any copyright law, your series or episode may be removed. If your series has been taken off the website, Ad Display will also stop. If severe enough, we may also restrict further uploading and/or cancel your membership in the Ad Revenue Sharing Program.

● Violations of Ad Display Terms of Service

If we find that you have violated any of our terms through actions such as invalid clicks, or other prohibited actions, we may cancel Ad Display on your series for two months or more. If the Ad Display on your series is cancelled, you will not receive any revenue gained during the cycle when your cancellation occurred.

● Suspension and Termination of Your Account

If we find that your content violates any of our guidelines, Terms of Service, or policies, we may suspend or permanently terminate your participation in the Ad Revenue Sharing Program and terminate your account.

Any balance you have in your account will be automatically forfeited and any series that has qualified for the Ad Revenue Sharing Program will have Ad Display immediately cancelled.

If you are suspended, you can apply to rejoin the Ad Revenue Sharing Program after 2 months from the start of your suspension.

If suspended or terminated, all your previous records relating to our Ad Revenue Sharing Program and payments will be completely deleted and cannot be restored.

Why can't I click the 'Apply' button on Ad-Sharing application?

If you are using an Ad Block plugin, this may have prevented your 'AD SHARING' tab from loading properly. In this case, please turn off the Ad Block plugin and try again.

Why are the 'Current Balance' and the 'Payment' sections not showing up on the 'AD SHARING' tab?

If you are using an Ad Block plugin, this may have prevented your 'AD SHARING' tab from loading properly. In this case, please turn off the Ad Block plugin and try again.

How do I register the Payment Information?

You can register your Payment Information if you have one or more series approved for Ad Display.

To register your Payment Information, navigate to the 'AD SHARING' tab from your account dashboard. Enter your PayPal ID or Patreon ID from the Payment section.

Can I change my Payment Method?

You can change your Payment Method either to PayPal or Patreon. However, your Payment Information will be deleted if you change your Payment Method from PayPal to Patreon.

Can I delete my Payment Method?

You can delete your PayPal ID or Patreon ID registered as your Payment Method. Your registered Payment Information will be deleted if you delete your PayPal ID. You can reregister your Payment Information when you want to reconnect your PayPal ID.

If you delete your Patreon ID registered as your Payment Method, your "Become a Patreon" button will still remain active.

How is my Payment Information handled?

Your submissions, including Payment Method, Basic Information and Tax Information will be reviewed by WEBTOON. You can see the review status (Under Review/Reject/Registered) under the 'AD SHATRING' tab. Your submission will be registered if it is confirmed. Your submission will be rejected if it needs to be revised.

What should I do if my Payment Information is rejected?

Your review result will show up under the 'AD SHARING' tab. Click 'Edit Payment Information' and revise the Payment Information accordingly. Your submission will be reviewed again by WEBTOON.

Can I edit my Payment Information?

You can edit your Payment Information. It will be reviewed by WEBTOON if you edit your Payment Information. Please note that you are unable to change your Payment Information from the 21st day of each month until your payment has been processed.

Can I change my registered PayPal ID?

You can only register a single PayPal ID at a time. If you want to register a different PayPal ID, you must delete your current PayPal ID and register a different PayPal ID. Your Payment Information registered under the current PayPal ID will be deleted if you change your PayPal ID.

Can I register my Payment Method using Internet Explorer?

The registration process for Connect with PayPal and Patreon is optimized for Chrome.

Please register your Payment Method using a Chrome browser.

Can I change my Business Type?

You can change your Business Type. You can select your Citizenship if you are Individual or Country of Incorporate if you are Business, then register the Tax Information accordingly.

What should I do if my Residence Address changed?

You must update your Residence Address if your most recent address has been changed.

What should I do if my nationality changed?

You must update your nationality if you are an individual and your nationality has been changed.

How do I verify my email address?

You must verify your email address. WEBTOON may contact you through the verified email address when it's necessary.

What is my Tax ID?

For US Tax individual Tax Payers, your Social Security Number(SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is the Tax ID.

For US Tax Payers doing business as a corporation, partnership, LLC or other types of entities, your Federal Employer Identification Number(FEID) is the Tax ID.

For non-US Tax Payers (Foreign Individual and Business), your foreign tax Identification number is the Tax ID.

If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner, enter the owner’s SSN (or EIN, if the owner has one). Do not enter the disregarded entity’s EIN. If the LLC is classified as a corporation or partnership, enter the entity’s EIN.

What is a USA tax identification number?

Social Security Number (SSN): Issued by the Social Security Administration

Employer Identification Number (EIN): Federal tax identification number that identifies a business entity

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN): Tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouse, and dependents who cannot obtain a Social Security number(SSN). (9-digit number, beginning with the number "9")

Tax for US Creator

If you are an individual or Business (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable on an information return.

WEBTOON does not withhold any tax from earnings paid to US residents. We cannot provide tax advice, so please consult a tax professional. Please be sure to appropriately report all income to the relevant tax authorities. Even if you do not receive a 1099 form, you should still check with your local tax authority to make sure you have properly reported your taxable income.

Tax for Non-US Creator

We have a W-8BEN form required for all non-US creators. This form must be submitted before you can receive payouts. Learn about the IRS instructions on how to complete this form (regardless of non-profit status),here.

WEBTOON withholds tax on the payment of royalties from sources in the US. The withholding rates depend on the Tax Treaty between the US and your country of residence. We highly recommend you to reach out to a tax professional for more information.

Download Tax form

You must fill in all the required information on the Tax Form. Tax Form is provided in PDF form and the forms are as following according to your Business Type and Citizenship.

1) US Citizen Individual and Business: Form W-9

2) Non US Citizen Individual: Form W-8BEN

3) Non US Entities: Form W-8BEN-E

In which format can I upload my Tax Form?

You can upload the file in PDF, JPEG, JPG, and PNG form. You must upload a single ZIP file if there are multiple files.

I am a US citizen living outside of the US and I don’t earn income in the US. Which tax form should I fill out?

Based on the instructions on the W-8BEN, if you are a US citizen you should fill out a W-9 form. Your income may be subject to 1099 reporting. Please see the W-8BEN form for more instructions. To determine your tax responsibilities please consult with a tax professional.

Does WEBTOON withhold any taxes from my payments?

Yes, WEBTOON withholds tax on the payment of royalties from sources in the US. The withholding rate varies on the Tax treaty between the US and your country of residence. We highly recommend you to reach out to a tax professional for more information.

Will I receive a 1099-MISC form?

WEBTOON is issuing the tax form 1099-MISC to creators who earn $10 and more from Ad Revenue or $600 more from Creator Rewards in a calendar year through their PayPal account. WEBTOON requires creators to complete the Form W-9 once they meet qualifications to join the Ad Revenue Sharing Program.

Will I receive a 1042-S form?

You will only receive a Form 1042-S from WEBTOON if you are a non-US creator and tax is withheld for US source income. Please refer to the information from the IRS website here.

Can I get tax advice from WEBTOON?

We are unable to offer tax advice. We recommend reaching out to a tax professional for additional assistance and clarification. Please refer to the information from the IRS website here.

What language can I use to fill out the application?

English. The only punctuation and special characters allowed are hyphen (-) and ampersand (&).

You need to provide a Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form and IRS does not allow to use other language than English to fill out IRS forms.

Can I input my information in Spanish (or other language) when I fill out the application?

No.

English is only allowed. The only special characters allowed are - or &.

You need to provide a Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form and IRS does not allow to use other language than English to fill out IRS forms.

Is there any helpful source that I can use for tax related matter?

About Form W-9

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-9

About Form W-8 BEN

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben

Instructions for Form W-8BEN

https://www.irs.gov/instructions/iw8ben

About Form W-8 BEN-E

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-8-ben-e

About Form 1099-MISC

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-misc

About Form 1042-S

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1042-s

Tax Treaty

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables

Tax Rates

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/Tax_Treaty_Table_1_2019_Feb.pdf

Tax Season

WEBTOON for Children

Can children use WEBTOON?

Children under the age of 13 are not the primary audience for WEBTOON. However, to comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), we will collect personal information from children located in the United States or US terriroties only under parental consent.

Why are some features restricted?

To comply with COPPA, certain features will be unavailable to protect children's personal information from being disclosed to third parties. Children will be restricted from commenting, creating and sharing series, and will not be shown any personalized advertisements.

Can a parent view or delete a child's personal information?

Under COPPA, parents can reqeuest to review, correct or delete their child's personal information through our Community Support Team. They can also refuse to consent to the additional collection or use of their child's personal information.

Other

What content will be unavailable to children under the age of 16 residing in Germany?

In order to comply with the German Youth Protection Law, the following series and features will be unavailable to children under the age of 16 residing in Germany:

- ORIGINAL series mature audiences

- CANVAS*

- WEBTOON Translate

*If you were previously a creator publishing on CANVAS, please contact us through our Community Support Team.

A series may be plagiarizing someone else's work.

Contact our Community Support Team with the following information:

• Name of the infringing Series

• URL of the infringing Series

• Proof of ownership of content (i.e. link to original posting or PSD file)

Where do I send feedback/suggestions for ideas related to WEBTOON?

Your suggestions, feedback, and ideas are always welcome! Contact our Community Support Team to share any feedback or suggestions.

I want to provide a translation for my favorite series.

WEBTOON facilitates fan translations in numerous languages for a number of our Featured series. You can contribute your own translation by visiting: https://translate.webtoons.com

* You can only contribute your fan translations at: https://translate.webtoons.com

There’s a mistranslation in an Original or something I want to suggest.

If you would like to make suggestions or report an error in an officially translated Original, contact our Community Support Team and send us the title of the series and the episode number, and we’ll take a closer look!