Your Discord server is valuable. Whether you've built a community around trading signals, exclusive content, coaching, or entertainment, you deserve to get paid for the value you provide.
Discord offers native Server Subscriptions for recurring revenue, but what if you want to offer one-time lifetime access instead? That's where Linksie comes in.
Why One-Time Payments?
While Discord's recurring subscriptions work great for some communities, many creators prefer offering one-time access. Here's why:
- Lower barrier to entry: Customers are more willing to pay once for lifetime access
- Simpler for members: No recurring charges or subscription management
- Better for certain content: Perfect for knowledge bases, resource libraries, or one-time courses
- Fewer refund requests: One-time payments have less payment friction than subscriptions
- Complement subscriptions: Use Linksie for initial access, Discord subscriptions for premium tiers
How Linksie Makes It Easy
With Linksie, you can sell one-time Discord access in minutes. No coding required, no complex setup. Here's how it works:
- Create a Linksie account
- Add your Discord invite link as a product
- Set your one-time price
- Share your Linksie link
When someone pays, they get instant access to your Discord server - no subscriptions, no recurring charges.
Use Discord's "never expire" invite links for the best experience. This way, customers can always access your server after their one-time purchase.
Setting the Right Price
Pricing your one-time Discord access depends on several factors:
- Value provided: What exclusive content or benefits do members get?
- Lifetime value: Remember, they're getting permanent access
- Your audience: What can your target audience afford for lifetime access?
Common one-time price points we see:
| Community Type | Typical One-Time Price |
|---|---|
| Trading signal communities | $50-200 |
| Course & educational content | $25-100 |
| Resource libraries | $15-50 |
| Exclusive communities | $10-40 |
| Fan clubs & creator access | $10-30 |
Best Practices
Onboard New Members
When someone purchases access, make them feel welcome:
- Have a welcome channel with clear instructions
- Assign roles automatically using Discord bots
- Create a getting-started guide
Deliver Value Consistently
The key to retention is consistent value delivery:
- Regular content updates
- Active moderation
- Community events
Common Questions
What happens after someone pays?
After a successful payment, the customer is immediately redirected to your Discord invite link. They can join your server right away with lifetime access.
How is this different from Discord's Server Subscriptions?
Discord's native Server Subscriptions are designed for recurring monthly revenue, which is perfect for ongoing content. Linksie fills a different need: one-time lifetime access.
Many creators use both:
- Linksie for initial server access (one-time payment)
- Discord Subscriptions for premium tiers with ongoing perks
Can I combine this with Discord's native subscriptions?
Absolutely! This is a popular strategy:
- Sell initial server access via Linksie (one-time $20)
- Offer premium roles via Discord Subscriptions ($5-10/month)
- Members get lifetime basic access, but can upgrade for ongoing perks