Approval of account

[diptodesign]

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Sponsors

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Hi Team,

Really awesome to sponsor and get sponsors for open source efforts.

I wanted to activate GitHub Sponsors on my account @diptodesign, but it remains pending. It has been close to a week now. Is it common that the approval takes so much time?

Thank you all!

Regards.
Dipto Das

[Ajalaemmanuel]

GitHub Sponsors usually takes between 2 to 4 weeks to fully clear, give it some time

[diptodesign]

GitHub Sponsors usually takes between 2 to 4 weeks to fully clear, give it some time

Are there any options to cancel or reapply

[ayusharnindkumar]

A week isn't unusual for GitHub Sponsors approval. The review time can vary depending on the number of applications and whether any additional verification is needed.

If everything in your application is correct, I'd recommend waiting a few more business days. If it remains pending for significantly longer (for example, 2–3 weeks), you can contact GitHub Support to ask for an update on your application status.

Hope your application gets approved soon. Good luck!

[Bielcx]

Yeah, it's normal GitHub Sponsors approval usually takes 3-7 business days. A week is
on the edge but not crazy. They're manually reviewing accounts to prevent fraud/abuse.

Real example: I got mine approved in 2 days, so it varies depending on how busy they are.

To check status:

• Go to https://github.com/sponsors/settings
• See if it still says "pending"
• If it's been exactly 7 days, you can reach out to Support

If you wanna cancel:

• Just go to Sponsors settings and disable it
• You can reapply anytime with no penalty

If you wanna speed it up:

• Make sure your profile looks legit (bio, README, some repos)
• Have a few commits/contributions showing
• Active GitHub profile = faster approval

Most rejections happen if your account looks sus (brand new, no activity,
no followers). If you've got actual open source work, manual review will approve you.

Just wait a couple more days. If it's still pending after day 10, hit up Support.

[Bielcx]

@diptodesign

[diptodesign]

for me https://github.com/sponsors/settings is showing 404 page. but on son

[diptodesign]

and is there any option to live chat or email to support?

[diptodesign]

anyone have my answer?

[diptodesign]

anyone have my answer?

[vinsmokeVaibhav]

Possible reasons why my GitHub Sponsors application is still pending:

• Manual review: GitHub may be manually reviewing my application to verify eligibility and compliance. I understand this can sometimes take several days or longer.
• Identity or tax verification: There may be pending identity or tax verification requirements that haven't been completed yet.
• Country or payment setup: Depending on my country, additional payment or banking verification might be required.
• Profile review: If my GitHub profile is relatively new or has limited activity, it may require additional review.
• High application volume: Processing times may be longer due to a high number of applications.

I've already checked the following:

• Confirmed that I completed all the steps in the GitHub Sponsors setup.
• Checked my email (including the Spam folder) for any requests for additional information.
• Reviewed the Sponsors dashboard and didn't find any pending actions.

Could you please let me know if my application requires any additional information or if there are any issues preventing approval?

Thank you.

[Vishwajeet-keni]

@diptodesign!

To answer your specific questions directly:

1. Why you get a 404 on github.com/sponsors/settings
   That specific URL is only active after a Sponsors account is approved and published. While your application is still pending review, you will get a 404 on that link.

Correct Link for Pending Status: Use github.com/sponsors/dashboard to view your pending application and check if there are any outstanding tasks or tax form requirements.

2. Is there Live Chat or Direct Email for Support?
   No, GitHub does not offer live chat or direct email addresses. All official support requests must be submitted through their ticket portal:

Go to support.github.com.

Log in with your account.

Select GitHub Sponsors as the topic and open a ticket asking for an update on your pending application.

Summary / Recommendation
Normal Timeline: Manual verification (Stripe identity/tax checks) typically takes anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks.

Action Step: Check github.com/sponsors/dashboard to ensure Stripe/tax info is complete. If it remains pending past 2 weeks without updates, open a ticket at support.github.com!