Gifted membership (VIP) allows creators to give temporary access to paid content to users who haven’t purchased a membership themselves. For users, it is a bonus that lets them try premium content for free.
What VIP membership means
A gifted membership provides the same benefits as a regular paid subscription:
- access to all member-only posts for the selected tier
- ability to read articles, watch videos, listen to podcasts
- access to content that is not publicly available
You don’t pay anything — the creator activates VIP for you.
Who can receive VIP membership
Any user can receive VIP if they:
- follow the creator
- do not have an active membership
A creator can gift VIP to several users (up to 5 at the same time).
How long VIP membership lasts
The creator chooses the duration — typically:
- 1, 3, 6, or 12 months
During this time, you have full access to everything just like regular paying members.
What happens when VIP membership expires
When the VIP period ends:
- access to premium content becomes locked
- nothing is charged automatically (VIP does not renew)
- you can purchase a membership yourself if you want to continue
- or the creator can gift it to you again
VIP is completely commitment-free.
Why creators use VIP
Creators usually use VIP as:
- a reward for loyal followers
- motivation to engage with the community
- a gift for contest winners
- a way to show premium content to new fans
VIP is an easy way to let users experience premium content without paying.