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Admin: Paid Channels Control

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What it is

Admin Center → Paid Channels tab. Master switch for the paid channel system, invite-only mode, allowlist manager, pending application review.

How to think about it

When Paid Channels is OFF, users see "Coming Soon" banners. When ON + invite-only, only allowlisted users can apply. When ON + open, any eligible user can apply.

Step-by-step

  1. Master toggle

    Paid Channels Enabled toggle activates the entire system. Off until you're ready to launch.

  2. Invite-only toggle

    When ON, only users in the allowlist can apply. When OFF, any qualifying user can apply (Pro+, 30 days, 50+ followers, Verified Caller).

  3. Manage allowlist

    Add user IDs to grant access. Remove to revoke. Useful for staged rollouts.

  4. Review applications

    Pending applications list with channel name, creator, tier count, submitted date. Approve or Reject buttons.

  5. Approve / Reject

    Approve activates the paid channel immediately. Reject sends reason back to creator and they can reapply.

Tips & pitfalls

  • Start with invite-only and a curated list of 5-10 top creators for the first 30 days. Gather data before opening.
  • Approval should require: clean moderation history, audit trail of accurate calls, evidence of regular posting.
  • Use rejection notes to give creators specific actionable feedback so they can improve and reapply.