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Why Server Owners Are Monetizing
Turn Your Expertise Into Income
If you're providing value to your members, you should get paid for it. Trading signals, coaching, courses, or community access all have monetary value.
Better Member Quality
Paid memberships filter out lurkers and low-effort members. People who pay are more engaged, more respectful, and contribute more to your community.
Sustainable Growth
Recurring revenue lets you invest back into your community. Hire moderators, pay for better tools, or just make it worth your time to keep building.
Control Your Revenue
Unlike YouTube or Patreon, you own the entire payment relationship. No platform can demonetize you or change their cut overnight.
Popular Monetization Strategies
Paid Signal Channels
$2,000 - $20,000/month typical
What it is: Trading communities that charge for access to buy/sell signals, technical analysis, or market commentary.
Pricing examples:
- Basic: $49/mo (signals only)
- Pro: $99/mo (signals + daily analysis)
- VIP: $199/mo (signals + analysis + private calls)
Real server: A forex signals server with 180 paid members at $79/mo is doing $14,220 in monthly recurring revenue.
Coaching & Accountability Programs
$500 - $8,000/month typical
What it is: Fitness coaches, business mentors, or skill-based teachers who run group programs through Discord.
Pricing examples:
- Monthly: $29/mo per member
- Quarterly: $79 every 3 months
- Annual: $290/year (save $58)
Real server: A men's fitness community with 95 members at $29/mo brings in $2,755 monthly. The coach runs weekly check-ins and provides workout plans.
Course Access & Learning Communities
One-time: $99 - $499 common
What it is: Sell lifetime access to private Discord channels as part of a course or learning program.
Pricing examples:
- Course + Discord: $199 one-time
- Premium course: $399 one-time
- VIP with 1-on-1 time: $999 one-time
Real server: A programming course sold 140 lifetime memberships at $199 each, generating $27,860 in revenue. Members still get value from the community years later.
Gaming Server VIP Perks
$300 - $5,000/month typical
What it is: Gaming communities offering perks like custom roles, priority voice channels, early event access, or in-game benefits.
Pricing examples:
- Supporter: $5/mo (custom role + color)
- VIP: $10/mo (supporter + priority queue)
- Elite: $20/mo (VIP + exclusive channels)
Real server: A 2,000-member gaming Discord has 140 paying VIPs at an average of $9/mo, bringing in $1,260 monthly to cover hosting and giveaways.
Exclusive Networking Communities
$1,000 - $15,000/month typical
What it is: Professional communities where the value is access to other high-quality members. Common in entrepreneurship, marketing, and creative fields.
Pricing examples:
- Basic membership: $99/mo
- Founder membership: $249/mo
- Annual: $999/year
Real server: A founders-only community with 60 paying members at $149/mo generates $8,940 monthly. Strict application process keeps quality high.
💡 Monetize Beyond Discord
Share payment links on your website, Twitter, YouTube, or anywhere to grow your paid community beyond Discord-only members.
Learn About Payment Links →How You Get Paid
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Member Pays via Stripe
When someone subscribes, they enter their card info on a Stripe-hosted checkout page. Stripe processes the payment and handles all the compliance stuff.
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Funds Go to Your Stripe Balance
The money sits in your Stripe account balance. Stripe takes their processing fee (2.9% + 30¢ in the US) and the rest is yours.
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Automatic Bank Deposits
Based on your payout schedule (daily, weekly, or monthly), Stripe deposits funds to your bank account. You control the schedule in your Stripe dashboard.
Payout FAQ
How fast do I get paid?
First payout is usually 7-10 days after your first sale (Stripe's fraud prevention). After that, it's based on your schedule. Most people set it to weekly.
What fees are involved?
Stripe charges 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction (varies by country). PayBot charges $0-89/mo depending on your subscriber count. No other fees or revenue sharing.
Can I use my existing Stripe account?
Yes. If you already have a Stripe account for other projects, you can use that. All Discord payments will show up in the same dashboard.
What countries are supported?
Anywhere Stripe is available. That's 45+ countries including US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and more. Check stripe.com/global for the full list.
Potential Revenue Calculator
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Monthly Revenue $1,450
Stripe Fees (2.9% + $0.30) $57
PayBot Cost $9
Your Take-Home $1,384
Annual Run Rate $16,608
Calculator assumes US-based Stripe fees. Actual fees may vary by country and payment method.
From Zero to Paid Members in 10 Minutes
Step 1: Add PayBot
Click the button at the bottom of this page. Grant PayBot the "Manage Roles" permission so it can assign roles to paying members.
Time: 30 seconds
Step 2: Connect Stripe
Run /setup in your Discord server. Click "Connect Stripe Account". You'll be taken to Stripe's site to authorize the connection (or create a Stripe account if you don't have one).
Time: 2 minutes
Step 3: Create Membership Tiers
Use /setup → Add Recurring to create your first paid tier. Set the price ($X/month or $X/year), pick which role to assign, and write a benefits description.
Time: 3 minutes
Step 4: Announce to Your Server
Tell your members about the new paid tier. Have them run /subscription to see options and subscribe. Their role gets assigned automatically when they pay.
Time: 5 minutes
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All plans include unlimited membership tiers. Only difference is subscriber limits.
Monetization Questions
Will I lose members if I start charging?
Some, yes. But the members who stay are more valuable. Most servers see 10-30% of active free members convert to paid. Those paying members are 10x more engaged.
Should I keep free channels or go all-paid?
Hybrid works best. Keep some channels free for community building, then lock premium content behind paid tiers. This lets people see the vibe before subscribing.
What if someone disputes a charge?
Stripe handles disputes through their dashboard. You can provide evidence (screenshots showing they had access to paid channels). Most disputes are resolved in your favor if you have proof of service.
Can I offer refunds?
Yes. You process refunds through your Stripe dashboard. PayBot doesn't automatically detect refunds yet, so you'd need to manually remove their Discord role if you refund someone.
What if I already use Patreon or Ko-fi?
You can run both. Some servers use Patreon for superfans who want merch/physical rewards, and PayBot for the bulk of members who just want Discord access.
Do I need a business license?
Depends on your location. In most places, if you're making money, you should report it as income. Consult a local accountant or tax professional to be safe.
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