Setting up a paid subscription bot to sell access to a private Telegram channel “step by step”

Updated Oct 4, 2026

Creating a bot for access to paid channels - a detailed video tutorial.

Next, after generating the API token in @botfather, insert the received token into the appropriate template and create a bot for auto-subscriptions

Main subscription bot settings for selling access to a private channel

The main settings for a paid Telegram subscription are - adding a resource for subscription tracking, the premium menu (if purchased), and sending subscription mailings through your own bot, as well as payment setup and resource setup
This bot monitors subscription tracking for the resource (like our premium plan)

Adding your chat or channel to the bot for selling subscription access to a private channel

Video instructions

To add a chat or channel to a resource group, first you need to make your bot an administrator of your channel by following these instructions:

1) Go to the chat
2) Select the three-dot icon in the top right and click "Add user"
3) Select your bot and give it administrator rights
4) Send any message in your resource (chat or channel)

How to add a bot to your Telegram channel/chat - https://bot-t.com/faq/HELP/kak_dobavit_bota_v_chat

How can I find out the ID of a channel or chat?

The next step will be to find out the ID of your chat or channel. To do this, you need to forward the previously created message in the channel/chat to this bot
Then the bot will send you information about your channel, including its ID.

Important! The ID of the channel or chat must be copied and pasted in full, including the "minus" sign before the digits.

Adding a resource to the subscription bot for selling access to a private channel

To add your resource for paid access in the bot, you need to go to the bot’s dashboard and click the "Resource Groups" button, then add the resource and rates using the "add resource with group" button

Illustration for FAQ: Bot for managing paid subscriptions

The following data will be required to add a resource:

1. Resource name: can be any text value.

2. Resource type: choose either channel or resource, depending on the resource being added.

3. Resource ID, which we learned in the previous block

Then click the "Add" button. If you check "Create a group with ready-made tariffs and notifications", then tariffs and subscription expiration notifications will be created for it by default along with the resource.

If you checked "Create a group with preconfigured plans and notifications," subscription expiration notifications and the resource plans will be created by default. You can edit the price, validity period, and plan name by clicking the "gear" icon in the blue button. Clicking the green button with the pencil will open a text editor, where you can change the subscription description.

Resource editing (chat or channel)

In this resource setting, you can change the resource name in the bot (visible only to you) and replace the resource itself (with a chat or channel) while keeping the group and tariff settings.

Adding/editing tariffs and notifications

Setting up a tariff group includes:
1. A name for each tariff block (visible to everyone)
2. Status. An active tariff is displayed for purchase by the user. An inactive tariff is available only for viewing and editing by the administrator.
3. The term and price of the tariff for using the subscription in the bot

You can add a trial tariff, as well as a short description for each tariff

Adding/Editing Notifications

1. Editing an added Notification
2. Deleting an added Notification
3. Creating a new Notification

Adding a Notification
Select the “Add” button and you will be taken to the notification creation form

1. Notification text: any text value, sent to the user at a specified time

2. Notify in advance: the number of days before the tariff expires, during which the user should be notified, is selected individually.

Editing a Notification

After clicking the notification edit button, you will be taken to the edit form for the selected notification

It is possible to change previously specified parameters.

Main group settings in the subscription bot for selling access to a private channel

The main settings include:

1. After clicking the button to view users "who bought access to this resource", you will be taken to the list of users who purchased access to the resource according to the added plans, with full information about their access period, price, their Telegram ID, etc.
2. Edit group — you can change the name of your group (the group name is visible to everyone in the bot)
3. Sales statistics. View statistics in charts and figures for both a specific period and all time
4. Complete deletion of the group

What does a finished subscription bot for selling access to a private Telegram channel look like?

When purchasing a plan, the user will be sent a notification with information about the purchased plan and an invitation link to Your resource (valid for the duration of the purchased plan)

When the plan expires, the user's access to your resource will be automatically restricted, and a notification about this event will be sent. To reactivate access to the Resource, the user needs to purchase one of the offered plans again.

The number of users in the resource and the history of access purchase/renewal depends on the plan you purchased for the Bot.

Advantages of the paid subscription bot for selling access to a closed Telegram channel service bot-t compared to others

1. Automatic content updates: Bot-t automatically updates content, which simplifies the process of keeping information up to date for users.
2. Personalization: Bot-t can provide personalized recommendations based on the user's preferences and interests, making it more attractive to subscribers.
3. Convenience: Bot-t offers convenience, as users can receive the information they need directly in Telegram without leaving the app.
4. Time savings: Bot-t saves users time by providing them with the information they need quickly and without extra effort.
5. Instant notifications: Bot-t provides instant notifications about new content, allowing users to stay up to date with the latest updates.
6. Subscription payment option: Unlike many other bots, Bot-t offers the ability to pay for a subscription, which provides access to exclusive content.
7. Cost: Bot-t's paid subscription is usually cheaper than subscriptions to other services, making it more accessible for most users.
8. Support: Bot-t offers 24/7 support, allowing issues and problems to be resolved at any time.
9. Security: Bot-t ensures the security of users' data by using modern encryption and information protection technologies.
10. Continuous development: Bot-t is constantly updated and improved to provide users with the best possible experience.