It is possible to use multiple emails when purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster allows customers to have multiple accounts linked to different email addresses. This can be useful if you want to increase your chances of getting tickets for high-demand events or if multiple people in a household want to have separate Ticketmaster accounts.
Why would you want to use multiple emails for Ticketmaster?
Here are some common reasons why someone may want to use different emails for Ticketmaster accounts:
- To increase chances of getting tickets for popular events – Having multiple accounts allows you to get around Ticketmaster’s ticket buying limits per account. So if there is a concert you really want to attend, you could use one account to try for tickets and another account as a backup attempt.
- Separate accounts for family members – Families often share one Ticketmaster account, but members may want their own login credentials and purchase history. Creating separate accounts with different emails allows family members to each manage their own Ticketmaster activity.
- Using work versus personal accounts – Some people prefer to keep work and personal activities separate. So having a Ticketmaster account tied to a work email and another tied to a personal email can help divide the two.
- Old versus new accounts – Long-time Ticketmaster users may have an old account tied to an outdated email they no longer use regularly. Making a new account with a current, active email can ensure better access to account notifications and tickets.
The key advantage is that multiple accounts give you more opportunities and options when attempting to purchase high-demand tickets. The main downside is needing to manage multiple logins and keep track of different account credentials.
How to create multiple Ticketmaster accounts
Here is the process for making multiple Ticketmaster accounts with different emails:
- Have access to multiple valid email addresses – These could be different accounts you actively use and check, or you can create new inboxes just for Ticketmaster purposes.
- Go to Ticketmaster.com and click “Sign Up”
- Enter your first email and other details like name and location to create the first account
- Verify the new account via the link sent to your email inbox
- Sign out of the first account
- Repeat steps 2-4 for each additional email address you want to use. Be sure to use different credentials for each account.
- You can now sign in and out of each account separately using the different emails.
It’s as simple as that – just repeating the signup process with different emails. Each email used will have its own Ticketmaster account profile, purchase history, and login credentials.
Using multiple accounts to get tickets
Once you have multiple active Ticketmaster accounts, here are tips for using them to get high-demand tickets:
- Know the on-sale date and time – Mark your calendar so you are ready to access both accounts right when tickets go live.
- Try one account first – Have your fastest computer/browser login to Account 1 and start the ticket buying process. Move quickly through queues and selections to claim tickets.
- Use the second account if needed – If Account 1 fails to get tickets, immediately move to Account 2 on another device and try again. The second attempt may succeed if tickets sell out very quickly.
- Don’t wait too long – Try the second account within seconds/minutes of the first. If you wait too long, there is less inventory left for it to claim.
- Target different ticket types – Try each account for different ticket selections (lower level, floor seats, VIP, etc.) to cover more possibilities.
- Keep trying if you don’t succeed – Persistence and speed are key. Keep rapidly refreshing and retrying if tickets sell out.
Patience and preparation are also important when competing for top tickets. Review ticket details thoroughly, create accounts ahead of time, know your budget, and hang in there through queues and error messages.
Can you transfer tickets between accounts?
Ticketmaster does not allow direct ticket transfers between different accounts. If you purchase tickets on Account A, you cannot move them over to Account B.
However, there are couple options if you buy tickets on one account but want to send them to another:
- Resell or transfer via Ticketmaster – You can repost the tickets for sale or transfer to another customer on Ticketmaster.com. The recipient would need to have their own Ticketmaster account to receive the tickets you resell or transfer.
- Change the delivery method – If you bought print-at-home tickets, you can resend the ticket links to a different email tied to Account B for their printing purposes.
- Forward confirmation email – You can forward the Ticketmaster confirmation email to Account B’s email so they have a copy of the ticket documentation. However, Account A would still be the primary holder.
Ideally, you should purchase tickets on the account that will actually use them. But if you buy on the wrong account, you have some options to get the tickets over to the correct user. Just know that Ticketmaster does not allow direct account-to-account transfers.
Can you combine multiple accounts?
Ticketmaster does not have an automated way to combine or merge multiple accounts. However, you can manually consolidate accounts over time in the following ways:
- Cancel old accounts – If you have really old or redundant Ticketmaster accounts, you can close those accounts entirely. Just make sure you have any important details like order history saved.
- Consolidate order history – Over time you can make one primary account and funnel all ticket purchases through it to consolidate order history.
- Reassign saved payment methods – Delete old payment options and re-add your current payment methods to your main account profile.
- Update personal details – Modify your name, address, preferences, etc. on your accounts so your primary profile has your latest info.
- Switch to one login email – Update the login email on old accounts to your current primary email address.
While Ticketmaster won’t combine everything with one click, you can manually streamline things over time. Funnel all new activity through one main account and delete or minimize old accounts.
Pros and cons of using multiple accounts
Here are some key pros and cons to weigh when considering using multiple accounts with Ticketmaster:
Pros
- Increased chance at getting popular tickets
- Separate accounts for different users
- Compartmentalize work vs. personal purchases
- Redundancy in case issues arise with one account
Cons
- More challenging to manage multiple logins
- No way to seamlessly combine accounts later
- Potentially more fees incurred
- Higher risk of confusion tracking purchases
Weigh the convenience versus logistical challenges based on your specific ticket needs. For high-demand events, multiple accounts may be worthwhile.
Conclusion
Having multiple Ticketmaster accounts linked to different emails offers more ticket purchasing options. It’s allowed, but can take more effort to manage multiple logins. Create accounts carefully, take advantage of combined purchasing power, and consolidate activity to your primary over time. With smart coordination, juggling multiple Ticketmaster accounts can expand your ticket possibilities.