Discord Server Subscriptions: How to Monetize Your Community

Discord Server Subscriptions let your community pay for exclusive access, roles, and channels — directly through Discord.

Eligibility Requirements

Your server must be a Community Server
You must have a valid payment method set up
Account must be in good standing (no recent ToS violations)
Available in select countries (check Discord's current availability list)

Setting Up Subscriptions

Go to Server Settings → Monetization
Click Enable Server Subscriptions
Complete the payout setup (Discord uses Stripe)
Create your subscription tiers

Creating Subscription Tiers

You can have up to 3 tiers with different price points and perks:

Example Tier Structure:

| Tier | Price | Perks | |------|-------|-------| | Supporter | $2.99/mo | Subscriber role, exclusive emoji | | Member+ | $7.99/mo | Above + exclusive channels, early access | | VIP | $19.99/mo | Above + monthly 1:1 Q&A, name in credits |

What to Offer Subscribers

Good subscription perks:

Exclusive channels (strategy, behind-the-scenes, direct access to you)
Custom roles and profile badges
Early access to content or events
Monthly Q&A calls
Ad-free or priority support

Avoid:

Paywalling content that should be free to all members
Overpromising perks you can't deliver

Revenue Split

Discord takes 10% of subscription revenue. You receive 90% through Stripe payouts.

Promoting Your Subscriptions

Create a #subscribe channel explaining the tiers
Mention it in your server description on Discords.ai
Thank subscribers publicly (with their permission)
Run limited-time discounts for new subscribers