> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://polee.me/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://polee.me/help/en/faq/creators/author-vs-channel.md).

# What are the differences between an author and a channel?

Main differences and purposes between authors and channels on Polee.

On the Polee platform, we bring together individual creators and channels under a single term — *creators*. In the platform [menu](/help/en/faq/general/menu.md), you can choose how to publish your content: as an individual author or as a channel. While both formats share many of the same features, there are a few key differences between them:

| Criteria                                           | Author                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Channel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| The verification process                           | [Verification ](/help/en/faq/creators/become-author.md)requires the provision of photos and videos, for more information: here.                                                                                                                                     | Owners of large channels in other social networks can become a channel. They undergo simplified [verification](/help/en/faq/creators/become-channel.md), confirming ownership of their resources.                                                                   |
| Intended content                                   | Anyone can become interested in publishing their original content: personal materials, stories, research, reviews, etc.                                                                                                                                             | News, entertainment materials, and other types of content, including reposts from specified resources during verification.                                                                                                                                          |
| Multiaccounting                                    | <mark style="color:red;">Prohibited</mark>                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | <mark style="color:green;">Allowed</mark>                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Profile picture                                    | Round                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Square                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| <p>The icon next to the name<br>in the profile</p> | <img src="https://135780538-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F8C9endcbzIvWZc222stk%2Fuploads%2FGiZEuzF4Xun4qcQ8MnGG%2FScrinshow%20(20).png?alt=media&amp;token=9fde714d-3380-40dc-9258-0e50c7917403" alt="" data-size="original"> | <img src="https://135780538-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F8C9endcbzIvWZc222stk%2Fuploads%2FBsdKskYhQu5WKEu6Lz62%2FScrinshow%20(21).png?alt=media&amp;token=97de8dc6-4b1d-4d5d-9e1a-b0fbffac421a" alt="" data-size="original"> |

Thus, the author is a personal brand, and the channel is a media platform.

The choice between them depends on your goals and the type of content you plan to post on [**Polee.me**](https://polee.me)