---
title: "PayBot Documentation - Setup Discord Monetization & Stripe Integration"
description: "PayBot docs for Discord monetization: guides for Stripe integration, tiers, role management, subscriptions, and troubleshooting."
canonical: https://paybotapp.com/docs/
source: /docs/
---

[Home](https://paybotapp.com/) / [Docs](https://paybotapp.com/docs/)

## 🚀 Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with PayBot in 5 simple steps

1

### Add PayBot to Your Server

Click "Add to Server" and select your server with Administrator permissions

2

### Connect Your Stripe Account

Use `/setup` command and click "Connect Stripe Account"

3

### Verify Connection

Click "🔍 Verify Connection" in `/setup` to confirm Stripe is linked

4

### Create Your First Membership Tier

Use `/setup` → "Add Recurring" to create subscription options

5

### Test and Launch

Test payments with a small amount, then share with your community

## 📚 Documentation Sections

Choose a topic to get started with your PayBot journey

## 📋 Prerequisites for Getting Started

What you need before setting up PayBot on your Discord server

### Discord Administrator Access

You must have Administrator permissions in your Discord server to install and configure PayBot

### Active Stripe Account

A verified Stripe account to process payments and manage subscriptions (free to create at [stripe.com](https://stripe.com))

### Discord Bot Permissions

PayBot requires "Manage Roles" permission to automatically assign membership roles to subscribers

## 🔥 Popular Topics & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions and common scenarios from Discord server administrators

### Why isn't my Discord role being assigned?

Check role hierarchy in Server Settings - PayBot's role must be above membership roles

[Learn about role hierarchy setup →](https://paybotapp.com/docs/role-management/#role-hierarchy)

### How do I create one-time payments?

One-time payments require the Large plan ($89/month) and use the "Add One-Time" button

[View one-time payment setup guide →](https://paybotapp.com/docs/membership-tiers/#one-time-payments)

### My Stripe connection isn't working

Use the "🔍 Verify Connection" button in /setup and check your Stripe dashboard for errors

[Troubleshoot Stripe connection issues →](https://paybotapp.com/docs/setup/#step-2-verify)

### How do I handle subscription cancellations?

Members use /subscription command, admins can monitor via Stripe dashboard

[View cancellation management guide →](https://paybotapp.com/docs/subscription-management/#handling-cancellations)

### What features are included with PayBot?

Subscriptions, one-time payments, link-in-bio, payment links, free trials, onboarding DMs — full list on the features page

[Browse all PayBot features →](https://paybotapp.com/features/)

## Ready to Monetize Your Discord Server?

Start accepting payments and managing memberships with PayBot today. Join Discord communities already using PayBot for subscription management.

[Get Started with Setup Guide →](https://paybotapp.com/docs/setup/)

[Add PayBot to Discord](https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1361793727194075287&permissions=395405552723&integration_type=0&scope=bot%20applications.commands) No credit card • Start now