Running a paid Telegram group in 2026 is one of the cleanest ways to build recurring revenue around your content, your skills, and your community. Telegram is fast, global, and personal. People already live in Telegram channels all day. If you can give real value inside a private, exclusive space, they will pay to join and stay.
The hard part is not “getting people interested.” The hard part is the workflow:
- collecting payments
- tracking renewals
- removing expired members
- re-adding paying members
- handling “I paid, where’s my access?” messages
Doing that manually for a paid Telegram group does not scale. It turns into a support job.
That’s exactly what Suby fixes. Suby gives you a subscription link. Your members pay in crypto using Wallet Connect or Deposit (Wallet and Exchanges). Suby invites them into your private Telegram channels automatically, keeps that access active while their subscription is current, reminds them before renewal, and removes them if they stop paying. You don’t babysit access. You focus on content.
Below is a complete playbook: how to set up a paid Telegram group, how to structure your Telegram channels, how payments work, how renewals work, and how to grow it into a predictable paid membership business.
Why Telegram Works for Paid Membership and Subscriptions
Telegram wins for paid communities for a few simple reasons:
1. Reach
Everyone already uses Telegram for alpha chats, coaching groups, betting calls, and private content communities. If you post value, people are comfortable paying for access inside a paid Telegram group.
2. Speed
Telegram is instant. You can drop updates, PDFs, charts, or videos and your members see them in seconds. You don’t rely on email open rates or web dashboards.
3. Control
You decide who joins, what gets posted, and what stays pinned. Telegram channels are great for clean content. Telegram groups are great for real conversation.
4. Perception
A paid membership on Telegram feels closer and more exclusive. People see it as insider access, not another generic course.
The weak spot has always been payments. Before tools like Suby, creators handled payments manually:
- DMing wallet addresses
- Checking transactions
- Manually inviting members
- Removing expired ones from Telegram channels
That system breaks at scale and makes your business messy.
That’s where Suby comes in. It handles everything from payment to renewal, keeping your paid telegram group organized, exclusive, and fair.
Step 1: Structure Your Telegram Channels
Your setup should have two layers:
- Public channel (free) – used for promotion and previews.
- Private group (paid membership) – where members get full access.
Here’s a clean setup:
- Public Telegram Channel: Used for marketing. Share updates, free insights, and your paylink.
- Private Group: Invite-only community managed by the Suby bot.
- Optional: A second private channel for lessons, replays, or announcements.
Private Group Setup:
- Make it Private and disable member invites.
- Give Suby bot admin rights (so it can add and remove users).
- Keep chat history visible so new members get instant context.
- Pin a welcome message with group rules and quick links.
- Turn on slow mode if your niche has high traffic.
This setup makes your telegram channels look organized and professional. Members know where to go for free vs. paid content.
Step 2: Create a Subscription Plan in Suby
Your Suby plan defines everything: pricing, billing, and what users get.
Here’s what you’ll configure:
- Plan Name: Example – “Pro Signals Monthly” or “VIP Coaching Annual.”
- Description: Briefly explain what’s inside your paid telegram group.
- Price: You can charge in crypto or USD-equivalent.
- Billing Cycle: Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
- Support Contact: Add your Telegram handle for support.
- Wallet Address: Where your payments will arrive.
Supported Assets:
- USDC
- USDT
- ETH
- SOL
- BNB
Supported Networks:
- Solana
- Base
- Arbitrum
- Ethereum
- Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
Step 3: Payment Options That Fit Every Buyer
Suby supports two payment flows:
1. Wallet Connect
Members connect a crypto wallet (100+ supported wallets). They approve the transaction in one click. Ideal for crypto-native audiences.
2. Deposit (Exchange)
Members send crypto directly from exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. It’s the most used method, since not everyone wants to connect wallets.
That combination means you can accept payments from both experienced crypto users and regular Telegram users who only use exchanges.
Example:
- A Solana user pays in USDC.
- A Base user pays in USDC or ETH.
- A BSC user pays in USDT or BNB.
You don’t have to manage multiple tools, Suby routes everything.
Step 4: Connect Suby Bot to Your Private Group
Once your plan is ready, connect Suby to Telegram.
Setup Steps:
- Add the Suby bot to your paid Telegram group.
- Promote it to admin.
- Run /setup in Telegram to connect the group to your subscription plan.
After that, Suby handles everything:
- Payment detected → Invite sent
- Renewal missed → Member removed
- Renewed → Member re-added automatically
You never touch the invite list again.
This automation is what makes Suby more efficient than older tools like LaunchPass or Payments Bot. It focuses on seamless user experience, not manual checks.
Step 5: Set Your Prices and Tiers
Your paid telegram group can run on one plan or multiple tiers.
Here’s a working structure:
You can modify the pricing, but the structure matters:
- Lower tiers bring volume.
- Higher tiers bring stability.
Pro tip: Price in USDC for clarity. It’s stable, easy to communicate, and supported on every major chain Suby handles.
Step 6: Share Your Paylink Everywhere
Your Suby paylink is your “join” button for the entire community.
Where to share:
- Pinned post in your public Telegram channel
- Telegram bio
- X / Instagram / Threads bios
- YouTube pinned comments
- Newsletter footer
Example pinned message:
“Join the exclusive group. Real-time updates, private Q&As, and early insights. Crypto and exchange payments supported. Tap below to subscribe.”
Keep your pitch simple. Clear benefits + instant access = better conversion.
Step 7: Automate Renewals and Removals
Manual renewal DMs ruin creator energy. Suby fixes that with automation.
Here’s how renewals work:
- Members get reminder messages before expiry.
- If they renew, their access continues seamlessly.
- If they don’t, the Suby bot removes them automatically.
- When they pay again, Suby re-invites them instantly.
This keeps your paid Telegram group clean. Only active subscribers stay inside. It builds trust, fairness, and saves hours of admin work.
Step 8: Run Your Content Rhythm
A paid membership thrives on rhythm and reliability.
Here’s a weekly structure you can copy:
Pin your best posts. Organize content using hashtags or short tags (#update, #lesson, #replay). Welcome new members every week with a simple “introduce yourself” thread.
Consistency is what keeps renewals steady.
Step 9: Handle Payments and Support Smoothly
Suby runs on a non-custodial model. You receive payments directly to your wallet. You control your funds, pricing, and timing.
If a buyer has an issue:
- They can reach you via your Telegram handle (shown on the pay page).
- You can check their payment in your Suby dashboard.
- If needed, you can manually re-invite them, but usually, Suby does it automatically.
Suby’s system also avoids the most common support traps:
- No lost receipts
- No frozen funds
- No card processor limits
- No KYC delays
Everything happens directly on-chain.
Step 10: Grow Your Paid Telegram Group
Once your setup runs smoothly, focus on growth.
Simple growth tactics that work:
- Preview Content: Post snippets of paid content publicly once a week.
- Social Proof: Share testimonials or results from members.
- Collaborations: Co-host short events with another creator.
- Referrals: Offer bonuses to existing members who bring friends.
- Seasonal Offers: Drop limited-time discounts to encourage long-term signups.
Example: “This week only, join the Pro tier for 99 USDC quarterly instead of 129. Offer ends Friday.”
Scarcity and proof work best for communities.
Step 11: Security and Trust Checklist
Trust keeps retention high. Here’s your quick list:
- Keep your official paylink pinned everywhere.
- Never DM users for payments.
- Publish a clear refund or access policy.
- Limit admin rights in your Telegram channels.
- Remind members how to verify legitimate links.
Transparency builds long-term credibility.
30-Minute Launch Checklist
0–5 min: Create Your Plan
- Go to Suby.fi → click “Create a Subscription Plan.”
- Add your group name, plan name, description, price, billing cycle, and Telegram handle.
- Select your network and token (USDC, USDT, ETH, SOL, BNB on Base, Solana, Arbitrum, Ethereum, or BSC).
- Add your wallet address to receive payments directly.
5–10 min: Connect Suby to Telegram
- Add Suby Bot to your private Telegram group.
- Promote it to admin and grant all permissions.
- Run /setup and link your group to the plan.
- Suby now automates invites, renewals, and removals, no manual tracking.
10–20 min: Organize Your Group
- Make the group private and disable member invites.
- Keep chat history visible for context.
- Pin your own welcome message (Suby doesn’t send one).
- Optionally, create a separate channel for replays or announcements.
20–30 min: Test and Share
- Copy your Suby paylink from the dashboard.
- Test a full payment flow to confirm access and renewal work correctly.
- Share your paylink in your Telegram bio, pinned post, and social profiles.
- Add a short note on refund or access policy for trust.
That’s it. You’re live. You now have a subscription-ready paid Telegram group that runs itself.
Final Word
Most creators don’t fail because of bad content. They fail because the system breaks. Payments slip. Members linger after expiry. Renewal reminders go missing. Energy fades.
Suby was built to fix that. It’s the modern engine behind paid communities on Telegram and Discord, where creators earn in crypto, automate access, and keep members happy without touching spreadsheets (unlike older systems like Payments Bot or LaunchPass).
You create a plan once. Suby handles everything:
- Payment through Wallet Connect or Deposit (Wallet and Exchanges)
- Instant invites after payment
- Auto-removals for expired subscriptions
- Renewal reminders directly inside chat
You stay focused on what actually matters: your content and your community.
Telegram already gives you reach. Crypto gives you global payments. Suby ties both together into one clean, automated subscription system.
It’s not just about building a group. It’s about building a real business that runs while you sleep; powered by automation, fairness, and simplicity.
That’s how you turn your Telegram channels into a predictable, growing, paid membership ecosystem that lasts.