A paid Telegram community is a subscription-based chat group or channel where members pay for exclusive access to content, discussions, and resources. With over 700 million active monthly users worldwide, Telegram has become a leading platform for monetizing expertise through private communities focused on stock trading, non-profits, reselling groups, and much more.

Telegram groups allow for discussion among members, while Telegram channels enable broadcasting messages to large audiences. In recent years, it's become a popular way of creating profitable, subscription-based chat communities.

Quick Answer: You can create a profitable Telegram community using LaunchPass in approximately five minutes by connecting your Telegram account, creating your signup page, linking Stripe for payments, starting your trial, and sharing your invitation link with potential members.

Revenue Generation: Transform your expertise into recurring monthly income by charging subscription fees for premium content and exclusive discussions.

Multi-Platform Access: Telegram is a multi-platform messaging service with a strong focus on security and scalability, ensuring your members can access your community from any device.

Higher Engagement: Paid members demonstrate stronger commitment and participation compared to free communities, creating more valuable interactions.

Security Features: Telegram's robust security infrastructure protects both your content and member information.

Global Reach: With Telegram available in multiple countries and supporting various languages, you can build an international audience.

LaunchPass is a specialized platform that enables you to create a paid Telegram, Discord, or Slack community in literally five minutes. The service handles payment processing, access management, subscription billing, and member onboarding automatically, allowing you to charge for access to both groups and channels on Telegram.

Getting Started with Telegram:

First, login to Telegram or signup for your free Telegram account by downloading the app for iOS or Android and following the onboarding instructions.

Using Telegram Desktop:

You can also use the Telegram app for desktop on the Telegram website at telegram.org. However, you will need to use your mobile device to verify your login for security purposes.

What You Need:

Connecting Your Account:

Authorize the Connection:

Complete Your Profile:

Once you've connected your Telegram account, you'll be brought to the LaunchPass account confirmation page. Fill in your details, accept the Terms of Service, and click "Ready for lift-off".

You're now logged in and connected to LaunchPass and can start creating your community!

Starting Your Page:

In the Admin dashboard, click on "Create Page".

Important Permissions:

You'll need to make sure to provide LaunchPass with the right permissions and settings for your Telegram account to function properly.

Required Information:

Business Name: The name of your business that will display on your signup page. This field can be edited at any time.

Offer Name: The name of the specific offer to display on your signup page. This field can be edited at any time.

Offer URL: Essentially, the link to your signup page. Updating the "Offer URL" field will automatically update your signup page URL.

Customization and Publishing:

Once you've filled in the details, you can set your brand styles and publish your page. Note that you can edit your page and make updates at any time.

Once you have created your signup page, you can now connect your Stripe account. This is how you will get paid by subscribers that sign up for your group.

Connecting Stripe:

Click "Link Stripe" to connect your Stripe account. Remember to do this before getting subscribers!

Important Note: Stripe handles all payment processing from your members securely. Your Stripe account is where you'll receive payments from your community subscribers.

Once you've connected your Stripe account, click on "Start Trial".

Activating Your Free Trial:

Free Tier Option:

LaunchPass offers a Free tier if you want to create a free community. You will not be able to charge members for access at this tier.

Confirmation:

A rocket emoji will appear in the top left of your admin menu stating "All systems ready to go!" once you have done this correctly.

Understanding Billing:

As a group owner, payments to you from your members are received via your Stripe account. Your LaunchPass subscription charges are via the card you added under the Billing section of the admin dashboard.

The link generated once you publish your paid offer is for you to share with those you want to invite. This link will send them to the offer page you just created, where newcomers can sign up.

Social Media Marketing:

Email Marketing:

Content Marketing:

Direct Outreach:

Provide Consistent Value: Establish a regular posting schedule so members know when to expect content. Daily insights, weekly deep-dives, or monthly expert sessions create anticipation and justify subscription costs.

Encourage Member Interaction: Foster discussions by asking questions, creating polls, hosting live Q&A sessions, and acknowledging active contributors.

Exclusive Perks: Deliver truly exclusive content unavailable elsewhere—proprietary research, insider information, or personalized guidance.

Welcome New Members: Create a welcome message explaining community guidelines, introducing yourself, and showing new members how to get maximum value.

Regular Engagement: Respond promptly to questions, acknowledge feedback, and maintain active presence.

Monitor Feedback: Pay attention to what members enjoy and what they want more of.

Referral Programs: Incentivize existing members to invite friends by offering discounts or exclusive bonuses.

Limited-Time Promotions: Create urgency with seasonal discounts or founding member rates.

Consistent Marketing: Regularly promote your community through your chosen channels.

Your Experience Level: Consider your expertise and track record when setting pricing.

Market Research: Analyze competitor pricing in your niche to position yourself appropriately.

Value Proposition: Ensure your pricing reflects the value you deliver to members.

Target Audience: Consider your audience's budget and purchasing power.

If you prefer to get some help getting started, the LaunchPass team will walk you through setting up your entire Telegram community launch from start to finish! Book your free setup call through the LaunchPass website.

If you need any help, the setup team will walk you through your Telegram configuration (free of charge!)

For questions or assistance, email the LaunchPass team at [email protected].

More information about pricing and billing can be found in the LaunchPass Help Center.

When you start your trial by adding payment information, you automatically receive a 14-day free trial with full access to all LaunchPass Premium features, allowing you to start charging for access to your group.

LaunchPass offers a Free tier if you want to create a free community. Note that you will not be able to charge members for access at this tier.

Member Payments: As a group owner, payments to you from your members are received via your Stripe account.

LaunchPass Subscription: Your LaunchPass subscription charges are via the card you added under the Billing section of the admin dashboard.

How quickly can I launch my paid Telegram community?

With LaunchPass, you can create a paid Telegram community in literally five minutes by following the six steps in this guide.

Do I need technical skills to use LaunchPass?

No, LaunchPass is designed for creators without technical backgrounds. The platform provides an intuitive interface for setting up and managing your community.

Can I create a free community?

Yes, LaunchPass offers a Free tier if you want to create a free community, though you will not be able to charge members for access at this tier.

What's the difference between Telegram groups and channels?

Telegram groups allow for discussion among members, while Telegram channels enable broadcasting messages to large audiences. LaunchPass supports both.

When do I receive payments from members?

Payments from your members are received via your Stripe account. Stripe handles the payment processing.

What happens after my 14-day trial ends?

Your trial gives you access to Premium features. Your LaunchPass subscription charges continue via the card you added under the Billing section.

Can I edit my page after publishing?

Yes, you can edit your page and make updates at any time. Your Business Name and Offer Name fields can be edited whenever needed.

How do I update my signup page URL?

Updating the "Offer URL" field will automatically update your signup page URL.

Creating a profitable Telegram community has never been more accessible. With over 700 million active monthly users and LaunchPass's streamlined setup process, you can launch your paid community in approximately five minutes.

Whether you're sharing stock trading insights, building a non-profit supporter network, managing a reselling group, or any other subscription-based community, LaunchPass handles the technical infrastructure so you can focus on delivering value.

The Six-Step Process:

With free setup assistance available and a 14-day trial to test Premium features, you have everything you need to launch successfully.

Ready to get started? Login to LaunchPass, click "Connect Telegram," and follow this guide to have your paid community live in minutes.

For additional support or questions, email the LaunchPass team at [email protected] or book a free setup consultation.

Looking forward to seeing what kind of paid Telegram community you create!