You can make money from your XenForo site with a premium content area. First, create a new group called Subscribers. Then, set up a new forum named Premium Content. Make this forum private by checking that box in its permission settings. Head over to the Subscribers group and turn on the View node permission for them.
The private setting blocks everyone except those with special permission. Members need the View node permission to see anything in there. They automatically inherit other abilities like posting from their regular group settings. You must also give your admins and moderators access, or they will be locked out just like regular users.
Next comes the payment part. If you haven't already, set up a payment profile. Create a user upgrade titled Premium forum access. Pick a price and choose monthly billing with recurring payments checked. Select your payment method and add the Subscribers group under additional user groups.
Members can buy this upgrade from their Account Upgrades page. When they pay, they join the Subscribers group automatically. This gives them access to your premium forum for one month. The system charges them again when the month ends. If payment fails or they cancel, they lose access when their time runs out.
The private setting blocks everyone except those with special permission. Members need the View node permission to see anything in there. They automatically inherit other abilities like posting from their regular group settings. You must also give your admins and moderators access, or they will be locked out just like regular users.
Next comes the payment part. If you haven't already, set up a payment profile. Create a user upgrade titled Premium forum access. Pick a price and choose monthly billing with recurring payments checked. Select your payment method and add the Subscribers group under additional user groups.
Members can buy this upgrade from their Account Upgrades page. When they pay, they join the Subscribers group automatically. This gives them access to your premium forum for one month. The system charges them again when the month ends. If payment fails or they cancel, they lose access when their time runs out.
