Paid Telegram subscriptions for private channels (start free)
Turn your Telegram channel into a paid membership in minutes: spin up your own storefront bot, set your plans and take payments right inside Telegram. Access to the private channel is granted automatically once a member pays and revoked when the subscription ends — no adding or kicking people by hand. All under your brand, no developer required.
What the subscription service does
- ✓ Your own storefront bot, under your brand — with plans and checkout
- ✓ Payments by card and Telegram Stars
- ✓ Automatic access to the private channel on payment
- ✓ Automatic removal when a subscription lapses
- ✓ Free trial plan — for new members only
- ✓ Renewal reminders and payment analytics
- ✓ Several plans and several channels in one project
- ✓ Member support right inside the bot
How to set it up — in 4 steps
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Create a bot in @BotFather and paste the token — this is the storefront your members will see.
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Connect your private channel. The system adds a service bot that grants and revokes access on its own.
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Set up plans and payments. Duration, price and payment methods — card or Telegram Stars.
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Done. A member pays in the bot and gets access instantly. When the term ends — automatic removal and a renewal reminder.
Ways to accept payment
- 💳 Card — online card checkout inside the bot
- ⭐ Telegram Stars — pay with Telegram’s built-in currency
- 🧾 Manual transfer — with manual confirmation
Who it is for
Paid Telegram subscriptions are a proven way to monetize private content:
- • Authors of private channels, clubs and communities
- • Experts and mentors with paid materials
- • Traders and analysts with private signals
- • Courses, info-products and subscription services
FAQ
Is it really free to start?
Yes — you can start free right after signing up: creating the bot, setting up plans and taking payments needs no upfront cost. We don’t take a cut of your members’ payments: the money goes straight to you, and you only pay the payment provider’s own fee.
How does a member get access to the private channel?
After payment the bot automatically approves the join request to your private channel. No manual adding. When the term ends, access is revoked automatically.
Which payment methods are supported?
Card checkout, Telegram Stars, and manual transfer with manual confirmation. You can enable several at once.
Do I need a developer or my own server?
No. Create a bot in @BotFather, paste the token — everything else is set up in your dashboard, no code.
Can I offer a trial period?
Yes. The trial plan is available to new members only and just once — it can’t be activated again. The free trial is granted instantly, without payment.
How are you different from other subscription bots?
Everything lives in your dashboard with no cut of payments: several projects, your own payment methods, trial plans, renewal reminders, analytics and member support — all in one place.