🔒 How to Use the Livestream Paywall to Monetize Your Live Streams: A Complete Guide
Are you ready to turn your livestreams into a revenue-generating machine? With our latest feature, Livestream Paywall, you can easily monetize your live content, offer exclusive access to paying members, and manage custom pricing with just a few clicks.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to set up a Livestream Paywall, including tips on pricing, membership access, and when to make your stream free or paid.
🎯 What Is Livestream Paywall?
Livestream Paywall is a feature that allows creators to charge viewers for access to live content. It supports:
- Custom pricing per livestream
- Tier-based membership discounts
- Exclusive access for subscribers
- Free or paid options for non-members
Whether you’re hosting a virtual event, online class, or behind-the-scenes session, this tool gives you the flexibility to earn while building your community.
🧰 Step-by-Step: How to Set Up Livestream Paywall
Let’s break down the setup process:
✅ Step 1: Start Your Livestream
To begin using Livestream Paywall, you’ll need to start a livestream:
- Click on the "Create" button.
- Select "Start Livestream" from the dropdown.
- Add your livestream title in the title field.
✅ Step 2: Set Access Permissions
Once you start configuring your livestream, you’ll see the Access section, which is the heart of the Livestream Paywall setup.
- By default, “Free for All” is enabled.
- Deselect to enable membership pricing options.
This option is ideal if you want to maximize the number of viewers who are seeing the live stream on Fanfix.
🔄 You can switch this off at any time if you decide to charge later.
✅ Step 3: Set Custom Pricing for Subscribers and Non-Subscribers
You can also configure your pricing strategy by setting different prices for different memberships, although we recommend you use the same price for all your subscribers in order to create a clear value proposition.
You can hypothetically offer discounted access based on the membership tier. For example:
- Higher-tier members (e.g., “Mega Fan”) might pay $10
- Lowest-tier members (e.g., “Super Fan”) might pay $20
- Subscribers with no membership will pay a default of $30
💡 This is perfect for rewarding loyal fans while still monetizing casual viewers.
✅ Step 4: Exclude Memberships
Want to offer the livestream for only select memberships? Deselect the black checkbox to exclude access for these subscribers.
⚠️ Best Practices for Livestream Monetization
To get the most out of Livestream Paywall, keep these tips in mind:
🔑 Be Transparent With Pricing
Let your audience know:
- What they’re paying for
- How different membership tiers affect access
- Whether the livestream is included in their membership
🧪 Test Before Launching Big
Try your first paywalled stream with a smaller group to ensure:
- Pricing makes sense
- No technical issues arise
- Viewers understand how to access
🔁 Adjust Based on Engagement
After each livestream, review:
- Number of paid viewers
- Drop-off rates
- Feedback from members
Use that data to tweak future pricing and content formats.
📽️ Recap: Livestream Paywall Features at a Glance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom Pricing | Set a flat fee for access |
| Tier-Based Discounts | Offer cheaper prices for higher-tier members |
| Include in Membership | Bundle livestreams with membership perks |
| Free for All Option | Toggle to make livestream public at any time |
🚀 Final Thoughts
Livestream Paywall is a powerful tool for creators looking to generate revenue while offering high-value, exclusive content. Whether you’re hosting online events, educational sessions, or exclusive behind-the-scenes content, this tool gives you complete control over your monetization strategy.
🎥 Ready to try it out? Start your first paywalled livestream today and turn your audience into a revenue stream.
