A Telegram group
Create a new group or use an existing one. Make sure you are the owner or an admin with invite privileges.
Step-by-step guide
How to create a paid Telegram group with subscription plans and automated access
A no-code guide for creators who want to sell access to a Telegram community — set up plans, accept crypto payments (USDT/USDC), and let member entry and renewals run automatically.
Blog01 Set up plans Choose trial, monthly, quarterly, yearly, or lifetime — up to 5 plans per group.
02 Publish one link Share one paid link on Telegram, X, your website, or in DMs.
03 Automate everything Payment finalization triggers invite, renewal tracking, and expired-member cleanup.
Getting started
What you need before creating a paid Telegram group
You need a Telegram account, admin rights over the target group (or create a new one), and a Groupy bot session. No coding, no custom bot setup, and no separate payment gateway account.
Groupy bot access
Open @groupy_chat_bot on Telegram. The bot guides you through setup without leaving the chat.
A subscription offer
Decide what members get: signals, research, lessons, calls, private chat, or community access. Pick a price and duration.
Step 1
Make the Telegram group private
Open your group settings in Telegram and switch the group type from Public to Private. This ensures members can only join through a controlled invite link — the one Groupy will provide.
Why private?
A public group lets anyone join via search or a t.me link. A private group protects your paid content so only subscribers enter.
Set a clear group name and description
New members see this before they commit. Include what the group offers and what makes it worth paying for.
Configure permissions
Decide who can send messages, add members, or pin posts. For paid signal groups, consider read-only access for members.
Step 2
Create subscription plans in Groupy
Open the Groupy bot, select your group, and choose 'Set subscription plans'. Add trial, monthly, quarterly, yearly, or lifetime plans. Each plan has a price and duration. You can offer up to 5 plans per group.
Trial plan
Offer 1-30 days of free access so members can experience the value before paying. Converts hesitant prospects into paying subscribers.
Monthly plan
Recurring monthly access. Best for ongoing signals, research, or community updates where value is delivered regularly.
Lifetime plan
One-time payment for permanent access. Great for course materials, templates, or evergreen content.
Step 3
Publish and share your paid group link
Save your plans and the bot generates a paid link (e.g., groupychat.com/g/yourgroup). Share this link wherever your audience is — Telegram channels, X bio, newsletters, YouTube descriptions, or private DMs.
Pin in your Telegram channel
Add the link as a pinned message so channel subscribers see it immediately.
Add to social bios
Place the link in your X/Twitter bio, Instagram link-in-bio, or LinkedIn profile.
Embed on your website
Add a 'Join paid group' button on your site linking to the Groupy page.
Step 4
What happens after someone pays
When a member clicks the link, they see your offer, choose a plan, and complete crypto payment or onramp flow. Once payment is finalized, Groupy activates the subscription, issues the invite link, and tracks renewal dates.
Payment confirmation
Stablecoin payments (USDC/USDT) confirm quickly. Groupy issues the Telegram invite after finalization.
Automatic expiry
Groupy tracks when access should expire and removes expired members automatically.
Renewal handling
Members can renew before expiry. Groupy keeps status tidy — active, pending, cancelled, or expired.
Best for
Who should create a paid Telegram group
Trading signal providers
Sell daily market recaps, on-chain alerts, or short-term trade ideas behind a paywall.
Course creators & coaches
Cohort-based courses, private lessons, or Q&A sessions with recurring subscription access.
Niche community owners
Language learning, career advice, or local groups — charge a nominal fee to keep out spam.
Paid Telegram group FAQ
Do I need a separate bot or payment account?
No. Groupy handles everything inside Telegram. You do not need to create a custom bot via BotFather or set up a Stripe/PayPal account.
Can I change plans after publishing?
Yes. Open the Groupy bot, select your group, and edit plans anytime. Existing subscriptions are not affected.
What currencies can I accept?
Members pay with crypto (USDC, USDT on Base, Polygon, Arbitrum, or BNB Smart Chain). Coinbase Onramp lets non-crypto users pay with fiat.
How do I remove expired members?
Groupy removes expired members from the group automatically. You do not need to track dates or manually kick people out.
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