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Become a sperm donor in Austria
Help a woman or a couple have a child, freely and as equals. Here's how you become a donor with us, at your own pace and at no cost.
There are two ways to become a donor in Austria: through a sperm bank or through a private donation. This platform is for the private route. You create a free profile, decide for yourself what you show, and wait for a recipient to message you. One thing up front, because it's often misunderstood: in Austria you may not earn money from a sperm donation. Why that is, is explained further down.
How you become a donor
You stay in control. You decide what's in your profile and who you help in the end.
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Register for free
Sign up with your email. You get a six-digit code instead of a password. You never need payment details, and you pay nothing.
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Create a profile
Enter your basics, like height, eye and hair colour. Medical details such as a semen analysis, STI test, or blood group are voluntary.
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Verify yourself
Confirm your face by selfie or your ID. That way recipients can see there's a real person behind the profile.
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Stay in touch, calmly
Recipients message first. You reply when it suits, get to know the person, and decide for yourself whether you want to try together.
Why private donation in Austria is unpaid
In Germany some sperm banks pay for a donation. In Austria it's different, and there's a clear reason. The Reproductive Medicine Act says sperm may not be a paid transaction (FMedG §16(1)). At most, documented expenses can be reimbursed, like travel to a medical check. Anything beyond that already counts as payment and is banned. The commercial trade in donors is prohibited too (§16(2)), with fines of up to 50,000 euros. So there's nothing to earn from a donation here. That's by design, because it keeps the donation a help from one person to another. We take no money for it either: the platform is non-profit and free.
Why people donate privately
If it isn't about money, then why? The donors here usually give these reasons.
Helping a wish for a child
Many simply want to help a woman or a couple have the child they long for.
Openness over anonymity
With a private donation you can know each other. For some donors it matters to be reachable for the child later.
Deciding for yourself
You choose who you help and on what terms. A sperm bank doesn't give you that freedom.
How you build trust
Recipients are making a big decision. With a few steps you show them they can rely on you.
Selfie and ID verification
Confirm your face or your ID. Verified profiles get messaged far more often.
Medical proof (voluntary)
A current semen analysis, an STI test, and your blood group give recipients reassurance. None of it is required.
You control your visibility
You decide who sees your profile and your photos, and you can pause or delete it any time. We use no trackers and no advertising.
Who can become a donor?
In principle any adult man who is healthy and donates of his own free will. Your marital status doesn't matter, and you don't need to be in a relationship. It's sensible to talk to a doctor about your health beforehand and to take an STI test. That protects the recipient and a possible child. Good to know: medical guidance advises against donating for any number of families, so that half-siblings don't unknowingly grow close. How many it should be for you is your decision.
What you should know legally
A private donation is allowed as long as no money changes hands. Still, you should keep two things in mind. First, the question of parenthood: if the recipient lives in a marriage or registered partnership, her partner is usually the legal second parent, not you. With a single woman the situation can be different. Settle this openly before you start, ideally in writing. Second, the child: it may later want to know where it comes from. With an open donation you're prepared for that. Verified users get templates from us for a written agreement.
For the exact legal framework, see our post on whether private sperm donation is legal in Austria. For how the journey looks from the recipient's side, see finding a sperm donor in Austria.
This is not legal or medical advice. For your situation, a doctor or a counselling service can help.
Common questions about donating
Can I earn money from a sperm donation in Austria?
No. The Reproductive Medicine Act bans paid donation (§16(1)). Only documented expenses can be reimbursed, for example travel to a check-up. Anything beyond that counts as banned payment.
How do I become a sperm donor?
Register for free, create a profile, and verify yourself. After that recipients can message you, and you decide who you help.
Does it cost me anything?
No. The platform is non-profit and free for donors and recipients alike. There are no fees and no commission.
Do I have to get a medical check-up?
It isn't required, but it's strongly recommended. An STI test and a semen analysis protect everyone involved and make your profile more credible.
Am I the child's legal father?
That depends on the recipient's situation. If she lives in a marriage or partnership, her partner is usually the legal second parent. With a single woman it can be different. Settle this beforehand and put it in writing.
Donate anonymously or openly?
With an open donation you know each other, and the child can later learn who the donor is. With an anonymous donation that stays closed. With a private donation you decide together what fits you.
Can I choose who I help?
Yes. You only reply to the recipients who fit you, and you don't commit to anything before you're sure.
Ready to help someone?
Create a free profile in a few minutes. You're not committing to anything and you decide every step yourself.