Channel Paywalls
Gate any private Telegram channel or group with a crypto subscription. Set a price, share one link, and Cloakd handles the rest.
What is a paywall?
A paywall lets you charge for access to a private Telegram channel or group. When someone pays, the bot sends them a join link automatically. When their subscription expires, they are removed automatically. You do not need to manage any of this by hand.
How it works in 3 steps
Set up your paywall
Open the Cloakd bot and type /paywall. Follow the wizard to set your price, choose which coin you want to receive, and pick an access type.
Share your link
The bot generates a unique subscribe link for your channel. Share it in your bio, a pinned post, or anywhere your audience is.
Cloakd does the rest
Payment confirmed → join link sent. Subscription expiring → reminder sent. Renewal missed → member removed. All automatic.
Requirements
- Your Telegram channel or group must be private. Paywalls do not work on public channels.
- You need admin rights in the channel or group to add the Cloakd bot.
- The Cloakd bot must be added as an admin with Invite Users and Ban Members permissions.
- You need a crypto wallet address to receive settlement payments.
In this section
- Setup Guide— Step-by-step instructions from adding the bot to sharing your link.
- Access Types— One-time, lifetime, monthly, 3-month, and yearly subscriptions compared.
- Free Trials— How free trials work and who is eligible.
- Managing Your Paywall— Pause, resume, copy link, delete, and handle bot removal.
- Renewals & Expiry— Reminders, grace periods, and what happens when subscriptions lapse.
- FAQ— Answers to common questions.