How does our subscription automation system work?

Manually controlling access to private channels and chats is time-consuming and often leads to errors: administrators forget to remove users who have not renewed their payment or spend hours manually checking transactions.

We develop an autonomous system (Paywall bot) in Python that operates according to a strict algorithm:

  1. Selecting a plan: The user enters the bot, sees the available subscription options (e.g., 1 month, 3 months, annual access) and selects the desired one.
  2. Secure payment: The bot generates a payment link. We integrate the system with popular international payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Visa/Mastercard bank cards) or Telegram’s official payment system, Telegram Stars, for global operations.
  3. Generating a unique link: Immediately after a successful transaction, the bot creates and sends the user a one-time invitation link to the private channel or chat. This link cannot be forwarded to another person—only the payer can use it.
  4. Access period control: The bot’s database records the payment date and calculates the subscription end date. Three days and one day before expiry, the bot sends the user a reminder with a quick payment link for the next period.
  5. Automatic removal: If payment for the new period is not received, the bot instantly revokes the user’s access and removes them from the private channel or group via the official Telegram API.

What problems does the Paywall bot solve?

  • Complete elimination of manual administrative work: The system operates 24/7. The bot checks payments, admits new members, and removes defaulters independently. The administrator only sees the final statistics and incoming funds.
  • Protection against link leaks: Standard links to private channels are often forwarded to third-party chats, allowing non-paying users to join. The bot generates links via the API with a one-use limit and a time restriction, fully addressing this vulnerability.
  • Convenient customer retention (recurring payments): When integrated with a suitable acquirer, we set up an autopay system (recurring charges). The payment for the new period is automatically deducted from the user’s card, significantly increasing subscription renewal rates.
  • Real-time analytics and accounting: All information about payments, active subscribers, and cancellations is recorded in the database (PostgreSQL) and can be automatically exported to Google Sheets for financial tracking.

What does bot development include?

We deliver a fully ready solution that is deployed on a dedicated server (VPS) and configured to meet your needs:

  • Custom bot menu design and text aligned with your brand.
  • Integration of your chosen payment systems.
  • An administrator panel within the bot (or a web interface) for managing plans, sending messages to the entire active or lapsed subscriber base, and viewing financial analytics.
  • Instructions for using the system and post-launch technical support.

If you plan to launch a paid channel or automate an existing subscription-based club, contact the specialists at AI-Robot Studio. We will analyse your requirements, help select the optimal payment gateway, and calculate the project implementation cost.