FAQ - BTCPayWall - Bitcoin Paywall for WordPress

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Which editors are used?

You can use the BTCPayWall with the most popular editors. The BTCPayWall supports the following editors. WPBakery, Elementor, Gutenberg and can be additionally integrated as shortcode.

Do I have to pay again if I visit again?

Your successful payment is recorded in a cookie in your browser. If you come back to the page with the same browser, you can view the page again without a paywall.

If you want to re-read the blog with another browser or on another device you need to copy-paste cookie name and cookie value to the other browser in order to unlock paywall.

The duration depends on what the publisher of the page has set.

Can I sell text content only?

With BTCPayWall you can sell texts within post and pages. But also any other kind of digital content, such as video, audio, software download, donations, etc.

How much does the WordPress BTCPayWall Plugin cost?

WordPress BTCPayWall Plugin is available for free and can be used without any restrictions.

Where can I try out the BTCPayWall?

There is a Paywall Demo Page where you can try out how the paywall is activated and then the entire text is displayed.

Which payment methods can be used?

Payment can be made via Bitcoin or via the Lightning network. The user needs Bitcoin either on his Bitcoin wallet or on his Lightning wallet for the payment.

Can I use my own BTCPay server for payment processing?

We recommend using your own BTCPay server. With your own BTCPay server, you can easily receive Bitcoin and Lightning payments.

If you do not have your own BTCPay server, you can use Coincharge’s BTCPay server for free.

What amount can I charge?

You can specify USD, EUR, BTC or Sats currencies for the blog post. If you set the amount in a FIAT currency like USD or EUR, the BTCPay server will convert the amount into BTC or Sats. Depending on the settings you have made in the BTCPay Store.

The amount the user pays can range from 1 cent to several euros. Thanks to Bitcoin and Lightning, amounts can even be settled in the millicent range without any problems.

Does the user have to log in or register?

A special feature of WordPress Lightning Paywall is that the user or reader does NOT have to log in or register. This is exactly what readers want, who would like to read a single article quickly and easily without having to sign up for a subscription.

How to update the plugin?

The BTCPayWall plugin is constantly being expanded and updated. You will automatically receive a message in the WordPress Plugins section when a new version is available.
In the news section we will also inform about the latest versions on this page and make them available for download on Github.

Is support included?

We provide the plugin free of charge and offer support via email using the adjacent contact form or via our Telegram Channel.
If you need special support or would like to have an individual solution implemented as part of a project, please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with an individual offer.

How to create a Bitcoin Paywall?

You create a page or blog post with wordpress as usual. You probably use a special editor such as Elementor or WPBakery or the Gutenberg editor integrated in WordPress.
You proceed as usual and integrate the required Bitcoin Paywall element with these editors.
You can also integrate a shortcode command into the corresponding pages.
If you can create a page or a blog post, then you are also able to integrate the BTCPayWall.

For instructions on how the BTCPayWall elements work with the respective editors, see the post: Add BTCPayWall to WordPress.

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Further information

Documentation for publishers:

Set up BTCPayWall
Setup BTCPay Store for BTCPayWall
Pairing BTCPayWall with the BTCPay Store
Add BTCPayWall to your blog post by:

Demo Page:

Demo Page Overview

Help for readers and users:

How to pay for a blog post
What is a Lightning Wallet
What is Lightning
Lightning is Digital Cash

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