Telegram PPV: pay-per-view messages sold for Stars

Updated November 2, 2026
A pay-per-view (PPV) message is content a fan pays for once to open. CreatorInbox sends it in your Telegram DMs. Photos and videos arrive blurred, with a price, and unlock when the fan pays in Stars. Files arrive right after payment. You can see every offer’s status: awaiting payment, paid, closed or refunded.
A Telegram conversation in CreatorInbox with a paid offer marked Unlocked and Paid for 1,850 Stars, and a newer locked offer for 450 Stars awaiting payment
Two offers in one chat: one paid and unlocked, one still waiting.

How to send a PPV message on Telegram

  1. Open Create PPV in the chatPick photos, videos or files from your library. Mark a photo as a free teaser if you want one.
  2. Set the priceFrom 1 to 25,000 Stars. Use a preset or type your own, and see what this fan paid before.
  3. Preview it as the fanSee the exact message the fan will get in Telegram before you send it.
  4. Send itThe offer appears in the chat with an Unlock button. CreatorInbox tracks it until it’s paid, closed or refunded.
Price and caption step: two paid files, a price of 500 Stars with presets from 150 to 1,000, the buyer's previous purchase, and a caption
Pricing with context: you see what this fan paid before.
Buyer preview of a PPV message with an Unlock for 500 Stars button
What the fan sees, before you send.

PPV vs a subscription

A subscription charges every fan the same amount each month for everything you post. PPV charges per item. A fan who wants one set pays for one set, and a big fan can buy more. Many creators use both: a subscription or channel for regular posts, and PPV in DMs for sets, extended cuts, guides and extras.

SubscriptionPay-per-view in DMs
Fan paysA fixed monthly pricePer item, when they want it
Best forRegular posts for everyoneSets, bundles, files, extras
PriceOne price for allSet per offer and per fan
Feels likeA membershipA one-to-one conversation

How to price PPV in DMs

  • Start from your library price and adjust per fan. A fan who bought a 1,850 Star set is a good candidate for the next one.
  • Bundle instead of discounting. Two related items at one price often feel like a better deal than a lower price on one.
  • Add a free teaser photo to a set. It shows the quality without giving the set away.
  • Keep one open offer per fan. CreatorInbox warns you before you send a second unpaid offer to the same fan, so the chat doesn’t feel pushy.

To see what a price means in dollars, use the Telegram Stars calculator.

Let the AI send PPV offers

The AI assistant can suggest or send offers for you. It picks only from the content you allowed, keeps the price inside your range, and follows up no more often than you set. It doesn’t offer content a fan already bought. In Drafts mode every offer waits for your approval.

Telegram allows paid media priced from 1 to 25,000 Stars per message, and the Stars go to your bot’s balance. Checked against the Bot API documentation on November 2, 2026.

Questions

What does PPV mean on Telegram?

Pay-per-view: content a fan pays for once to open, instead of getting it with a subscription. On Telegram it's usually a blurred photo or video with a price, or a file sent after payment.

Can you sell pay-per-view in Telegram DMs?

Yes. A bot connected to your account through Telegram Business can send paid media and Stars invoices in your private chats. CreatorInbox does this through your own bot.

How much can I charge for a PPV message?

From 1 to 25,000 Telegram Stars per offer. You receive about $0.013 per Star when you withdraw.

What happens if the fan doesn't pay?

The offer stays open until you close it. If the fan pays later, the content unlocks and the sale counts.

Can I refund a PPV purchase?

Yes. Refund it from Sales, and Telegram returns the full amount of Stars to the fan.