Create a Paid Newsletter

Use PayPress subscriptions to charge readers for a paid newsletter while managing email delivery in your newsletter platform.

Overview

Use PayPress subscriptions to charge readers for a paid newsletter while managing email delivery in your newsletter platform.

When to Use This Setup

Use this setup when your payment system and newsletter delivery system are separate.

Requirements

  • Subscription plan.
  • Newsletter platform or mailing list tool.
  • Process for adding paid subscribers to the newsletter.

Configuration Steps

  1. Create a Subscription plan for the newsletter.
  2. Choose monthly or annual billing.
  3. Add a Payment Form if you need subscriber preferences.
  4. Place the shortcode on your signup page.
  5. Test checkout.
  6. Review the order and subscription.
  7. Add the customer to your newsletter workflow.

Recommended Settings

  • Payment Type: Subscription.
  • Customer Portal: recommended.
  • Payment Form: optional for topic preferences.
  • Customer Notes: usually disabled.
  • Shipping Collection: disabled.

Testing Checklist

  • Confirm subscription checkout works.
  • Confirm customer email appears on the order.
  • Confirm subscription appears in PayPress.
  • Confirm your newsletter fulfillment workflow works.

Expected Result

Readers can subscribe and pay through Stripe Checkout. PayPress stores the payment and subscription record, while your newsletter system handles content delivery.

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