Quick Overview
To sell access to your Telegram community:
Add LaunchPass bot to your Telegram group/channel
Make bot an administrator (with Ban and Invite permissions)
Connect Telegram in LaunchPass dashboard
Select your group from dropdown
Create your paid invite page
Start accepting payments
Time needed: 10-15 minutes for first setup
Before You Start
What You Need
Requirements:
A Telegram group or channel
You must be the owner or admin
Telegram app installed (mobile or desktop)
LaunchPass account (sign up at launchpass.com)
Group vs Channel
Telegram Group:
Members can chat with each other
Good for community discussion
Max 200,000 members
Everyone can see messages
Telegram Channel:
Only admins can post
Good for announcements and content
Unlimited subscribers
One-way communication
Both work with LaunchPass. Choose based on your community style.
Step 1: Add LaunchPass Bot to Telegram
For Mobile (Android/iOS)
In your Telegram app:
Step 1: Find LaunchPass bot
Open Telegram
Search for "LaunchPass bot"
Start a chat with the bot
This adds bot to your contacts
Step 2: Add bot to your group/channel
For Groups:
Open your Telegram group
Tap group name at top
Tap "Edit" in top right
Tap "Administrators"
Tap "Add Administrator"
Search for "LaunchPass bot"
Select the bot
Bot is now added
For Channels:
Open your Telegram channel
Tap channel name at top
Tap "Edit" in top right
Tap "Administrators"
Tap "Add Administrator"
Search for "LaunchPass bot"
Select the bot
Bot is now added
For Desktop (Windows/Mac)
In Telegram Desktop app:
Step 1: Find LaunchPass bot
Open Telegram Desktop
Click search icon
Search for "LaunchPass bot"
Start a chat with bot
Bot added to contacts
Step 2: Add bot to your group/channel
For Groups:
Open your group
Click group name at top
Click three dots (...)
Select "Manage Group"
Click "Administrators"
Click "Add Administrator"
Search for "LaunchPass bot"
Select the bot
For Channels:
Open your channel
Click channel name at top
Click "Edit"
Click "Administrators"
Click "Add Admin"
Search for "LaunchPass bot"
Select the bot
Step 2: Set Bot Permissions
Required Permissions
The LaunchPass bot needs these permissions:
Mandatory (required):
✅ Ban Users (to remove cancelled members)
✅ Invite Users via Link (to add paying members)
Recommended (leave default on):
✅ Change Group Info
✅ Delete Messages
✅ Pin Messages
✅ Add New Admins
Setting permissions:
Mobile:
After adding bot as admin
Tap "LaunchPass bot"
Review permissions
Leave defaults ON (recommended)
Or enable only Ban Users + Invite Users (minimum)
Tap "Done"
Desktop:
After adding bot as admin
Click "LaunchPass bot"
Review permissions under "What Can This Admin Do?"
Leave defaults ON (recommended)
Or enable only Ban Users + Invite Users (minimum)
Click "Done"
Why these permissions matter:
Ban Users:
Removes members when they cancel
Removes members when payment fails
Maintains access control
Required for auto-kick
Invite Users via Link:
Adds new paying members
Generates invite links
Manages member access
Required for onboarding
Step 3: Make Channel/Group Private
Why Private?
For paid communities, your Telegram must be private:
Public channels/groups:
Anyone can find and join
You can't charge for access
No access control possible
Private channels/groups:
Only people with invite link can join
You control who gets invite links
Perfect for paid access
LaunchPass manages invites
How to Make Private
For Groups:
Mobile:
Tap group name
Tap "Edit"
Scroll to "Group Type"
Select "Private Group"
Create custom invite link
Tap "Done"
Desktop:
Click group name
Click "Edit"
Find "Group Type"
Select "Private"
Save changes
For Channels:
Mobile:
Tap channel name
Tap "Edit"
Tap "Channel Type"
Select "Private Channel"
Tap "Done"
Desktop:
Click channel name
Click "Edit"
Find "Channel Type"
Select "Private"
Save changes
If your group/channel is public:
You'll see a public link (t.me/yourname)
You need to make it private first
LaunchPass won't work with public channels
Convert to private before continuing
Step 4: Connect Telegram to LaunchPass
In LaunchPass Dashboard
Step 1: Log into LaunchPass
Go to app.launchpass.com
Sign in with your account
Go to dashboard
Step 2: Start new invite page
Click "Create New" or "Add Community"
Select "Telegram" as platform
Click "Connect Telegram"
Step 3: Authorize connection
Telegram opens in new window
Log in to Telegram (if not already)
Authorize LaunchPass to access your account
Click "Accept" or "Confirm"
Returns to LaunchPass
Step 4: Select your group/channel
See dropdown menu "Select Channel"
Your groups/channels appear in list
Select the one you want to monetize
Must be one where bot is admin
If you don't see your group:
Bot may not be added yet (add bot first)
Bot may not be admin (make bot admin)
Group may be public (make it private)
Refresh page and try again
Step 5: Configure Your Paid Invite Page
Page Settings
Basic information:
Page name:
What you'll call this page
Example: "Premium Community Access"
For your internal reference
Community name:
What members see
Example: "Premium Trading Group"
Appears on signup page
Description:
What members get
Be clear and specific
Sell the value
What's included
Example description:
Get exclusive access to:
- Daily market analysis
- Private trading signals
- Community discussions
- Weekly Q&A sessions
- Resource library
Pricing Settings
Set your price:
Monthly subscription: $X/month
Annual subscription: $X/year
One-time payment: $X (lifetime)
Free trial: X days (optional)
LaunchPass fees:
$29/month for premium features
3.5% transaction fee
Stripe fees: ~2.9% + $0.30
Example pricing:
$29/month = Common starting point
$99/month = Premium communities
$299/year = Annual discount
7-14 day trial = Good for conversions
Access Settings
Auto-kick:
Remove members when they cancel: YES/NO
Remove on failed payment: YES/NO
Grace period: X days (optional)
Recommended: Enable auto-kick for clean member management.
Step 6: Publish and Test
Launch Your Page
Review everything:
Channel/group selected correctly
Pricing set correctly
Description is clear
All settings configured
Click "Publish" or "Save"
Your signup page is now live!
You'll get:
Unique signup page URL
Example: launchpass.com/your-community
Share this link to get subscribers
Test Your Setup
Before sharing with public:
1. Test subscription
Use your own payment method
Subscribe through your page
Complete checkout process
2. Verify you get invite
Check email for Telegram invite link
Or check member portal
Link should work
3. Join your Telegram
Click the invite link
Join your group/channel
Verify you're added successfully
4. Check bot works
See if bot is present
Check your role (should be member)
Verify you can access
5. Test cancellation (optional)
Cancel test subscription
See if bot removes you
Verify auto-kick works
If all tests pass, you're ready to launch!
Managing Your Telegram Community
Adding Multiple Groups/Channels
You can sell access to multiple Telegrams:
For each additional group/channel:
Add LaunchPass bot as admin
Make it private
Create new invite page in LaunchPass
Select different group/channel
Set pricing (can be different)
Each gets its own signup page
Use cases:
Basic tier = One channel
Premium tier = Multiple channels
Different topics = Different groups
Upsell opportunities
Member Management
LaunchPass handles automatically:
Adding paying members
Removing cancelled members
Failed payment handling
Invite link generation
You can also:
Manually remove members (Telegram admin)
Ban abusive members
Post announcements
Moderate discussions
Viewing Your Members
In Telegram:
Open your group/channel
See member list (groups only)
Channels show subscriber count only
Privacy by design
In LaunchPass:
See all active subscribers
View in Stripe dashboard
Check #launchpass notifications (if using)
Track payments and cancellations
Troubleshooting
Bot Not Appearing in Dropdown
If your group doesn't show in LaunchPass:
Check these:
1. Is bot added to the group?
Open Telegram
Open your group/channel
Check Administrators list
LaunchPass bot should be there
2. Is bot an administrator?
Not just a member
Must have admin role
Check permissions
3. Is group private?
Public groups won't work
Must be private
Check group/channel type
4. Refresh the page
Reload LaunchPass dashboard
Disconnect and reconnect Telegram
Try again
Members Not Getting Added
If new subscribers can't join:
Check these:
1. Bot has Invite Users permission?
Open Administrators
Click LaunchPass bot
Check "Invite Users via Link" is ON
Save if changed
2. Channel is actually private?
Public channels won't work with LaunchPass
Must be private
Convert to private
3. Member has Telegram account?
They need Telegram installed
Must create Telegram account
Then can use invite link
4. Invite link expired?
LaunchPass generates new links
Check member portal
Send fresh invite
Members Not Getting Removed
If cancelled members stay in group:
Check these:
1. Bot has Ban Users permission?
Open Administrators
Click LaunchPass bot
Check "Ban Users" is ON
Required for auto-kick
2. Auto-kick enabled?
Check LaunchPass settings
Auto-remove on cancel: ON
May have grace period set
3. Did they actually cancel?
Check Stripe dashboard
Verify subscription cancelled
Check status is "Canceled"
4. Bot is still admin?
Verify bot present
Check still has admin role
May have been removed accidentally
Telegram vs Discord vs Slack
Why Choose Telegram?
Telegram advantages:
Simple and lightweight
Works on any device
International audience (popular outside US)
No server setup needed
Clean, minimal interface
Great for mobile users
Fast and reliable
Telegram disadvantages:
Less feature-rich than Discord
No voice/video channels
No complex permissions
Limited moderation tools
Less customization
No integrations/bots ecosystem
When to Use Telegram
Good for:
International communities
Mobile-first audience
Simple chat communities
News/announcements
Cryptocurrency/trading groups
Privacy-conscious members
Quick, easy setup
Not ideal for:
Gaming communities (use Discord)
Professional/business teams (use Slack)
Voice/video-heavy communities (use Discord)
Complex permission structures (use Discord)
See our guide: Which Platform Should I Choose?
Best Practices
Content Strategy
✅ Post valuable content regularly
Daily or weekly updates
Keep members engaged
Show value for money
Justify the subscription
✅ Welcome new members
Post welcome message
Explain what to expect
Show them around
Set tone for community
✅ Be active and responsive
Answer questions quickly
Engage with members
Show you're present
Build relationships
✅ Create community rules
Post in pinned message
Clear expectations
What's allowed/not allowed
Consequences for violations
Growth Strategy
✅ Start with free content
Build audience first
Show your expertise
Create demand
Then offer paid tier
✅ Offer trial period
7-14 days free
Let people test value
Convert more subscribers
Lower barrier to entry
✅ Create scarcity
Limited spots
Early bird pricing
Founding member rates
Time-limited offers
✅ Provide clear value
What they get
How often
What's exclusive
Why it's worth it
Retention Strategy
✅ Deliver consistent value
Keep promises
Regular updates
High-quality content
Worth the money
✅ Engage with members
Reply to messages
Ask for feedback
Run polls
Make it interactive
✅ Add more value over time
Bonus content
Special events
Guest experts
Surprise perks
✅ Handle cancellations well
Exit survey
Ask why leaving
Offer help
Leave door open for return
Getting Help
LaunchPass Support
We can help with:
Telegram connection issues
Bot setup problems
Configuration questions
Payment integration
Best practices
Email: [email protected]
Include:
Your Telegram group/channel name
What's not working
Screenshots if helpful
What you've tried
Response time: Usually within 24 hours on business days.
Telegram Support
For Telegram app issues:
Account problems
App not working
Privacy settings
Platform features
Visit: Telegram support (in app: Settings → Ask a Question)
Quick Reference
Setup Checklist
✅ LaunchPass bot added to group/channel
✅ Bot has Administrator role
✅ Bot has Ban Users permission
✅ Bot has Invite Users permission
✅ Group/channel is Private (not public)
✅ Telegram connected in LaunchPass
✅ Group appears in dropdown
✅ Pricing configured
✅ Page published
✅ Tested with real subscription
Required Bot Permissions
Minimum:
✅ Ban Users (for removing members)
✅ Invite Users via Link (for adding members)
Recommended (leave all on):
✅ Change Group Info
✅ Delete Messages
✅ Pin Messages
✅ Add New Admins
Troubleshooting Quick Fixes
Group not in dropdown? → Check bot is admin with proper permissions
Members not added? → Check Invite Users permission enabled
Members not removed? → Check Ban Users permission enabled
Can't make private? → Delete public link first, then convert