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 haven’t renewed their payment on time 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 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 duration control: The bot’s database records the payment date and calculates the subscription expiration date. Three days and one day before the expiration, 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 work for administrators: The system operates 24/7. The bot independently verifies payments, admits new members, and removes defaulters. The administrator only sees the final statistics and fund receipts.
  • 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-time use limit and a time-to-live restriction, fully addressing this vulnerability.
  • Convenient customer retention (recurring payments): When integrated with a suitable acquiring service, we set up an autopay system (recurring charges). Funds for the new period are automatically deducted from the user’s card, significantly increasing the subscription renewal rate.
  • Real-time analytics and accounting: All information about payments, active subscribers, and unsubscriptions is recorded in the database (PostgreSQL) and can be automatically exported to Google Sheets for financial accounting.

What does bot development include?

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

  • Custom bot menu design and texts 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 base of active or former subscribers, and viewing financial analytics.
  • Instructions for working with 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 analyze your needs, help select the optimal payment gateway, and calculate the project implementation cost.