For Subscribers
Everything you need to know about finding channels, subscribing, managing your subscriptions, and making payments.
Finding Channels
There are several ways to discover paid channels on CryptoGated:
Marketplace
Browse all public channels. Filter by platform, sort by price, search by name.
Direct Links
Hosts share subscribe links on social media, in their bio, or in DMs.
Referral Links
Friends share referral links. Same subscribe flow — they earn a reward.
Telegram Bot
Use /subscribe with a channel ID directly in the CryptoGated bot.
How to Subscribe
1. Choose a Plan
Visit a channel's subscribe page. You'll see the channel info, a preview of what you'll get, and the available plans with prices.
If you have a coupon code, click "Have a coupon code?" to apply it before subscribing. The discount is reflected in the plan price immediately.
2. Click Subscribe
Click the Subscribe button. If you're not logged in, you'll be redirected to sign in first, then brought back to complete the subscription.
3. Scan the QR Code
A payment screen appears with a large QR code. Open your Solana wallet app (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack) and scan it.
What the payment screen looks like
Scan with wallet
Plan
VIP Monthly
Amount
0.5 SOL
Status
Waiting for payment...
Example only — this QR code won't process a real payment.
The wallet pre-fills the recipient address and exact amount. Just review and confirm. On mobile, you can also tap "Open in Wallet App" instead of scanning.
4. Get Instant Access
Once confirmed on the Solana blockchain (usually 10-30 seconds), the page shows a green "Payment Confirmed!" message and redirects you to your dashboard.
- Telegram: The bot sends you a private invite link via DM
- Discord: The bot assigns the access role in the server automatically
Managing Your Subscriptions
Your subscriber dashboard at /dashboard shows everything:
Active Subscriptions
All your current subscriptions with channel name, plan, and renewal date.
Pause & Resume
Temporarily pause a subscription. You lose channel access until you resume.
Cancel
Stop a subscription. You keep access until the current period ends.
Renew
Manually renew an expired subscription to regain access.
Payment History
View your complete payment history in Dashboard → Payments. Each record shows the transaction signature (clickable link to the Solana explorer), amount, channel, and date.
All payments are on-chain
Every payment is a verifiable Solana transaction. You can confirm any payment using a block explorer like Solscan or Solana Explorer.
Your Wallet
CryptoGated creates a managed Solana wallet for your account automatically. Find it in Dashboard → Profile.
- View address: Your public Solana address for receiving referral payouts
- Export private key: For backup — download and store securely offline
- Referral payouts: Earnings from referrals are sent to this wallet
Keep your private key safe
If you export your private key, store it securely. Anyone with the key can access the wallet's funds. CryptoGated encrypts your key with AWS KMS — but once exported, security is your responsibility.