Via Telegram Bot
Subscribing and managing your membership directly on Telegram
Overview
The Telegram Bot is the fastest way to join a community. It handles everything from selecting a plan to delivering your private invite links, all without leaving the app.
Start the Bot
Navigate to the project's bot (usually shared via a t.me/ExampleBot link) and tap Start.
You will see a welcome message describing the community, along with the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Click Agree & Proceed to continue.
Select a Plan
The bot will display the available subscription plans. Use the pagination buttons (⬅️ Previous Page, ➡️ Next Page) if there are many plans.
Each plan button shows:
- Name: The name of the tier (e.g., "VIP Access")
- Price: The cost and currency (e.g., "$10.00")
- Cycle: How often you are billed (e.g., "Monthly", "Yearly", "Lifetime")
Tap the button for the plan you want to join.
Choose Payment Method
Select your preferred payment method from the list (e.g., Stripe (Credit Card), Telegram Stars).
Telegram Stars
Some plans may support Telegram Stars (XTR), allowing you to pay using your localized in-app purchase method directly through Telegram.
Complete Payment
The bot will generate a secure checkout link. Tap Subscribe Now (or "Pay") to proceed.
- Stripe: You will be redirected to a secure webpage to enter your card details.
- Telegram Stars: The payment prompt will appear directly in the chat.
Once the payment is successful, the bot will automatically detect it and activate your subscription.
Access Content
Upon successful payment, the bot will send you a "Your Subscription Resources" message.
This message contains unique buttons for each resource (Channel, Group, or Supergroup) included in your plan.
- Tap Join "Channel Name" to join the community.
- Important: These links are unique to you. Do not share them, or your access may be revoked.
- If you ever lose this message, use the
/my_resourcescommand (or "Show Invite Links" button if available) to retrieve them.
Managing Your Subscription
You can view your status or cancel your subscription at any time.
View Status
When you open the bot again, it will show your Active Subscription details, including:
- Current Plan
- Status (Active, Trialing)
- Next Billing Date (or Expiration Date)
- Renewal Price
Cancelling
To cancel, look for the ❌ Cancel Subscription button on your subscription status card.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- The bot will ask for confirmation to prevent accidental clicks.
- Confirm your choice.
Your access will remain active until the end of your current billing period, after which you will be removed from the private channels.
Redeeming Access Codes
If you have received a promotional Access Code (e.g., from a giveaway or offline purchase), you can redeem it directly in the bot.
- Send the code as a message to the bot (e.g.,
ABCD-1234). - Alternatively, use a deep link:
t.me/ExampleBot?start=ABCD-1234.
If the code is valid and unused, your subscription will be activated immediately, and you will receive your invite links.