Step 1: Create or Access Your Group
Navigate to:
Memberships → Communities → Groups
From here, you can either:
Click + Create Group to create a new group
Or click Login on an existing group to configure payments
Step 2: Choose Public or Private Group Type
Open your group
Click Settings
Go to the Details tab
Choose one of the following:
Public – Anyone can see the group and join after payment
Private – Only approved members can access the group
Step 3: Configure Paid Subscriptions
Go to Settings → Subscriptions to define how users pay for access.
Option A: One-Time Payment
Best for lifetime or fixed-access groups.
Click Add new price
Enter the price
Set Subscription Type: One Time
Click Add, then Save
Optional:
Enable Test Mode to simulate payments
💡 For EUR payments, Stripe supports SEPA Debit, iDEAL, and Bancontact automatically.
Option B: Recurring Subscription
Best for memberships or ongoing access.
Click Add new price
Set:
Amount
Subscription Type: Recurring
Billing period (Weekly / Monthly / Annually)
Optional trial days
Click Add, then Save
Step 4: Save and Activate
Click Save to finalize your paid group setup.
Your group is now live and ready to accept paid members.
Group Access Rules
Private Paid Groups
Users must request access
Admins approve or deny access from:
Members → Requested
Public Paid Groups
Users gain instant access after payment
No admin approval required
Notifications
Admins receive email notifications when a user pays
Users receive confirmation emails after payment and approval
Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellations
Via Kyrios Payments or Stripe
User is removed from the group automatically
Both admin and user receive confirmation emails
Refunds
Kyrios CRM: Payments → Transactions
Stripe: Managed directly in Stripe dashboard
Restoring Deleted Contacts
If a user’s contact card is deleted and later restored:
Group access is automatically reinstated
No additional payment is required
Charge Limits
Minimum and maximum charge amounts depend on currency.
Refer to Stripe’s minimum charge documentation for details.
Adding Promotional Links to Your Group
Promotional links allow you to share private offers or campaigns.
Go to Settings → Links
Click Add Link
Enter:
Description (e.g. Private X Promo)
URL
Choose visibility:
Public
Private (members only)
Click Save
Private Channel–Based Course Access (Advanced)
You can restrict course access to specific private channels inside a paid or private group.
How it works
Edit a course
Set visibility to Private Channel
Select one or more private channels
Only members of those channels can access the course
Ideal for premium content, internal training, or role-based access.
⚠️ Only Admins or Owners can modify course visibility.
Best Practices & Tips
Deactivate unused groups to keep navigation clean
Verify group visibility in invite flows after creation
Check GIF/image aspect ratios for professional appearance
Use promotional links for time-limited offers or launches
FAQs
How do I manage access to a private paid group?
Admins approve members from Members → Requested after payment.
Do users get instant access in public paid groups?
Yes, access is granted immediately after payment.
How are cancellations handled?
Via Kyrios Payments or Stripe. Users are removed and notified.
What happens if a contact is deleted?
Restoring the contact restores group access automatically.
Can I restrict course access inside paid groups?
Yes, using Private Channel–Based course visibility.
Are admins notified of payments?
Yes. Admins receive payment emails, and users receive confirmation emails.