VIP membership allows creators to grant access to their paid section to up to 5 users who follow them but donât have an active subscription. Itâs an excellent tool for motivating fans, supporting community growth and rewarding people who help your project move forward.
1. When to use VIP membership
VIP membership is ideal as:
- - a reward for contest winners
- - a gift for the most active fans
- - appreciation for collaborators or moderators
- - motivation for new followers
- - a bonus for people who share your content
A gifted membership creates a strong connection between you and the recipient â and often leads to future paid subscriptions.
2. Who can receive VIP membership
VIP can only be activated for users who:
- - already follow you
- - do not have an active membership
This prevents misuse and ensures VIP remains a genuine reward for your community.
3. How to set VIP membership
The process is simple:
- - open your followers list (profile home screen â click the number of followers)
- - select a user
- - choose the duration (e.g., 1, 3, 6 or 12 months)
- - confirm the gift
The user immediately receives full access based on the active tier.
4. How long to grant VIP membership
Recommended options:
- - 1 month â ideal for contests
- - 3â6 months â as a reward or appreciation
- - 12 months â for collaborators or long-term supporters
Longer VIP periods have a strong psychological effect â people value them more.
5. VIP membership as a growth tool
Giving VIP access can lead to:
- - increased interest in your content
- - higher activity in comments
- - faster follower growth
- - natural sharing of your profile
People enjoy feeling valued â and VIP membership creates exactly that.