--- title: "Creating Membership Tiers - PayBot Documentation" description: "Create recurring or one-time payments for your Discord server. Guide to pricing, role assignment, and tier management." canonical: https://paybotapp.com/docs/membership-tiers/ source: /docs/membership-tiers/ --- [Home](https://paybotapp.com/) / [Docs](https://paybotapp.com/docs/) / Creating Membership Tiers # Creating Membership Tiers Learn how to create recurring and one-time payment options for your Discord server ## Table of Contents - [Recurring Membership Tiers](#recurring-tiers) - [One-Time Payment Options](#one-time-payments) - [Pricing Configuration](#pricing-configuration) - [Currency Support](#currency-support) - [Role Assignment](#role-assignment) - [Editing & Managing Tiers](#editing-tiers) - [Best Practices](#best-practices) ## Recurring Membership Tiers Recurring tiers are the foundation of most Discord server monetization strategies. Members pay monthly or yearly for ongoing access to premium features and roles. ![PayBot tier creation success showing pricing details and Stripe integration](https://paybotapp.com/images/docs/embed-tier-created.png) 1 ### Access the Creation Modal In your Discord server, use the `/setup` command and click "Add Recurring" to open the membership creation modal. `/setup → Add Recurring → Fill out the modal form` 2 ### Configure Basic Details #### Product Name This becomes the Stripe Product name and is visible to customers during checkout. **Good examples:** "Premium Member", "VIP Access", "Gold Tier", "Server Booster" #### Description (Optional) Brief description that appears in Stripe and helps customers understand the value. **Example:** "Access to exclusive channels, priority support, and special member-only events" 3 ### Set Pricing #### Price Setting Guidelines - **Start low:** $2-5/month for basic tiers, $5-15 for premium tiers - **Consider value:** Price should reflect the exclusive benefits provided - **Test first:** Start with lower prices and increase based on demand - **Be transparent:** Clearly communicate what members get for their money 4 ### Choose Billing Interval Select between monthly or yearly billing cycles. Most servers use monthly billing for flexibility. #### Monthly Billing - ✅ Lower barrier to entry - ✅ Easier for members to cancel if needed - ✅ More predictable monthly revenue - ❌ Higher Stripe fees per transaction #### Yearly Billing - ✅ Lower Stripe fees overall - ✅ More stable long-term revenue - ✅ Members show stronger commitment - ❌ Higher upfront cost for members ## One-Time Payment Options One-time payments are perfect for special events, merchandise, or premium content that doesn't require ongoing subscriptions. #### ⚠️ Large Plan Required One-time payment options are only available on the **Large plan ($89/month)**. If you're on the Free or Small plan, you'll need to upgrade first. [Learn about PayBot plans →](https://paybotapp.com/docs/setup/#step-3-plans) ### Common Use Cases 🎫 #### Event Tickets Sell tickets to special events, tournaments, or exclusive meetups 🛍️ #### Digital Products Sell custom emotes, artwork, guides, or other digital content ⭐ #### Premium Features One-time access to premium features or temporary role upgrades 🎁 #### Donations Accept one-time donations with special recognition or temporary benefits ## Pricing Configuration Understanding how to set up effective pricing strategies for your Discord community. ### 🏷️ Value-Based Pricing Price tiers based on the perceived value and exclusivity of benefits. #### Example Structure: - **$3/month:** Access to member-only channels + basic role - **$7/month:** Previous tier + priority support + exclusive emotes - **$15/month:** Previous tiers + early access to events + custom role color ### 📊 Tiered Access Model Create multiple tiers with increasing levels of access and exclusivity. #### Progressive Benefits: - **Bronze ($5):** Basic exclusive channels - **Silver ($10):** Bronze + priority support - **Gold ($20):** Silver + custom role + early access - **Platinum ($50):** Gold + personal coaching ### 🎯 Niche Specialization Target specific community interests with specialized pricing. #### Specialized Tiers: - **Gaming:** Tournament access, coaching sessions - **Creative:** Portfolio reviews, collaboration opportunities - **Professional:** Networking events, industry insights ## Currency Support PayBot supports 150+ currencies worldwide, making it easy to accept payments from your global community. #### Popular Currencies **USD** - US Dollar **EUR** - Euro **GBP** - British Pound **CAD** - Canadian Dollar **AUD** - Australian Dollar **JPY** - Japanese Yen #### Smart Currency Input PayBot understands multiple ways to specify currencies: - **3-Letter Codes:** `USD`, `EUR`, `GBP` - **Common Names:** `US Dollar`, `Euro`, `Pound` - **Abbreviations:** `usd`, `eur`, `pound` #### Important Notes - Currency must be supported by your Stripe account's country/region - Some currencies may have minimum amount requirements - Exchange rates are handled automatically by Stripe - Choose currencies that match your target audience's location ## Role Assignment Automatic role assignment is one of PayBot's most powerful features. Here's how to set it up correctly. 1 ### Create Discord Roles First Before creating membership tiers in PayBot, create the corresponding roles in Discord: 1. Go to **Server Settings > Roles** 2. Click **"Create Role"** for each membership tier 3. Name roles clearly (e.g., "Premium Member", "VIP", "Gold Tier") 4. Set appropriate permissions for each role 2 ### Assign Roles in PayBot After creating a membership tier, assign Discord roles: 1. In `/setup`, find your newly created tier 2. Click **"Edit"** on the tier 3. Click **"Assign Role"** or **"Change Role"** 4. Select one or more Discord roles from the paginated list **Multiple roles per tier:** You can assign multiple Discord roles to a single tier. Subscribers receive all assigned roles when they subscribe. 3 ### Set Up Role Hierarchy **Critical:** PayBot's role must be positioned above membership roles in Discord's role hierarchy. If PayBot cannot assign roles due to hierarchy issues, members won't receive their purchased benefits. [Learn how to fix role hierarchy →](https://paybotapp.com/docs/setup/#step-4-permissions) ### Benefits of Automatic Role Assignment ⚡ #### Instant Access Members get their roles immediately after successful payment 🔄 #### Automatic Cleanup Roles are removed when subscriptions are cancelled 🎯 #### Precise Control Each tier can have its own specific role and permissions 📊 #### Easy Management No manual role assignment required - everything is automated ## Editing & Managing Tiers Learn how to modify existing membership tiers, update pricing, and manage your offerings. 1 ### Access Tier Management Use `/setup` and click "Manage Pricing" to see all your active membership tiers. 2 ### Edit Tier Details Click "Edit" on any tier to modify: - **Name & Description:** Update the tier name and benefits description - **Role Assignment:** Change or remove the assigned Discord role - **Archive Tier:** Hide the tier from new subscribers (existing subscribers unaffected) 3 ### Archive vs Delete #### Archive (Recommended) - ✅ Hides tier from new subscribers - ✅ Existing subscribers keep access - ✅ Can be unarchived later - ✅ Stripe product remains active #### Delete (Not Recommended) - ❌ Permanently removes tier - ❌ Existing subscribers lose access - ❌ Cannot be restored - ❌ Requires contacting support ## Best Practices Proven strategies for creating successful membership tiers that convert and retain subscribers. ### 🎯 Start Simple Begin with 2-3 tiers rather than overwhelming potential subscribers with too many options. **Tip:** You can always add more tiers later as your community grows. ### 💰 Price for Value Set prices that reflect the actual value provided. Be transparent about what members receive. **Tip:** Consider surveying your community about what they'd be willing to pay for specific benefits. ### 📝 Clear Descriptions Write detailed, benefit-focused descriptions that explain exactly what subscribers get. **Tip:** Use bullet points to highlight key benefits and make the value proposition clear. ### 🔄 Regular Updates Keep tier benefits fresh and engaging. Update descriptions and add new perks regularly. **Tip:** Announce benefit updates to existing subscribers to show ongoing value. ### 🎨 Visual Hierarchy Use role colors, names, and positioning to create a clear visual hierarchy of membership levels. **Tip:** Higher-tier roles should have more distinctive colors and positioning in the role list. ### 📊 Monitor & Optimize Track which tiers perform best and adjust pricing or benefits based on subscriber feedback and conversion rates. **Tip:** A/B test different pricing or benefit combinations to optimize conversions. ## What's Next [ #### Link in Bio Share your tiers on social media with a customizable portal page ](https://paybotapp.com/docs/link-in-bio/)[ #### Payment Links Generate direct checkout URLs for each tier ](https://paybotapp.com/docs/payment-links/)[ #### Tier Groups Organize tiers into logical groups ](https://paybotapp.com/docs/tier-groups/) [Setup Guide](https://paybotapp.com/docs/setup/) [Role Management](https://paybotapp.com/docs/role-management/)