Your Telegram group or channel is valuable. Whether you're sharing trading signals, crypto alpha, exclusive content, or running a premium community, you deserve to get paid for the value you provide.
Unlike Discord, Telegram has no built-in monetization features. That's where Linksie comes in - giving you a simple way to sell access to your private Telegram community with a one-time payment.
Why Sell Telegram Access?
Telegram is one of the most popular platforms for exclusive communities, especially in trading and crypto. Here's why selling access makes sense:
- No native monetization: Telegram doesn't offer built-in payment features - you need an external solution
- One-time simplicity: Customers pay once for lifetime access, no subscription management
- Lower barrier to entry: People are more willing to pay once than commit to recurring charges
- Works for Groups and Channels: Whether you run an interactive group or broadcast channel, the same approach works
How Linksie Makes It Easy
With Linksie, you can sell Telegram access in minutes. No coding required, no complex setup. Here's how it works:
- Create a Linksie account
- Add your Telegram invite link as a product
- Set your one-time price
- Share your Linksie link
When someone pays, they get instant access to your Telegram community - simple and straightforward.
Create a private invite link in your Telegram group/channel settings. For groups, go to "Invite Links" and create a link. For channels, use "Invite Link" in settings.
Setting the Right Price
Pricing your Telegram access depends on the value you provide:
- Value provided: What exclusive content or signals do members get?
- Lifetime value: Remember, they're getting permanent access
- Your niche: Trading/crypto communities typically command higher prices
Common one-time price points we see:
| Community Type | Typical One-Time Price |
|---|---|
| Crypto/trading signals | $50-300 |
| Investment alpha groups | $50-200 |
| Course communities | $25-100 |
| Exclusive content channels | $15-50 |
| Creator fan groups | $10-30 |
Best Practices
Groups vs Channels - Which Should You Use?
Groups are best for:
- Interactive communities where members chat
- Q&A and discussion-based content
- Building relationships between members
Channels are best for:
- One-way broadcasts (trading signals, alerts)
- Content delivery without member interaction
- Larger audiences (no member limit)
Many creators use both - a channel for signals/content and a group for discussion.
Onboard New Members
When someone purchases access, make them feel welcome:
- Pin a welcome message with clear instructions
- Explain any rules or guidelines
- Point them to important resources or past content
Deliver Value Consistently
The key to a successful paid Telegram is consistent value:
- Regular content or signal updates
- Active engagement (for groups)
- Quality over quantity
Common Questions
What happens after someone pays?
After a successful payment, the customer is immediately redirected to your Telegram invite link. They can join your group or channel right away with lifetime access.
Groups vs Channels - which should I use?
It depends on your content:
- Groups: Best for interactive communities, discussions, Q&A
- Channels: Best for one-way broadcasts like trading signals or content drops
Many creators run both - a channel for content and a group for community discussion.
Can someone share my invite link after they join?
This is a common concern. Here are ways to protect your community:
- Use invite links that auto-expire after a set time or number of uses
- Manually approve new members before they can see content
- Use Telegram bots that verify members joined through a valid purchase
How do I handle refunds?
You have full control over refunds through your Linksie dashboard. We recommend having a clear refund policy on your product page.