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Sell your Simplebooklet

The Paywall feature lets you charge readers a fee to access your Simplebooklet. You can decide where the paywall appears, provide a preview of your content, and even add a personalized message for your audience.

Available on all paid plans.

How to Add a Paywall to your Simplebooklet

Open your Dashboard and select the Simplebooklet you want to update.

Click the Share tab.

Under the Access Controls section, toggle on the Paywall option.

A pop-up window will appear with three tabs: Paywall, PayPal, and Custom Passcode.

Paywall Tab

Enter your PayPal Client ID in the first box.

Select your currency (USD, CAD, etc.).

Enter your purchase price.

Add a personalized message in the Add a Message for your readers box.

Select the Page Displaying Paywall. All pages after this one will remain locked until payment is made.

Click Save when finished.

If you ever want to edit your paywall settings, click the settings icon next to Paywall under Access Controls.

PayPal Tab

To start charging for your Simplebooklet, you’ll need to connect your PayPal Business account.

Follow these steps to set it up:

Log into your PayPal Developer Account.

Under Apps & Credentials, switch the toggle to LIVE, then click Create App.

Give your app a name, then copy the generated Client ID.

Return to the Paywall tab in your Simplebooklet and paste the Client ID into the PayPal Client ID field.

You need a PayPal Business account to use the paywall feature. It’s free to set up, and all charges are processed directly through PayPal—Simplebooklet does not take a fee.

Custom Passcode Tab

You can grant specific readers access with a custom passcode:

Enter a Passcode (letters and numbers only, no spaces).

Fill in the reader’s Email, First Name, and Last Name.

Click Add.

Any custom passcodes you create will appear in the list below.

This allows you to bypass payment for select readers while keeping the paywall in place for others.

How this impacts the Reader’s Journey:

Adding a Paywall directly supports the Action stage by converting engaged readers into paying customers. By giving readers a preview before the paywall, you build Awareness and Attention, encouraging them to value your content. Combined with personalized messaging and flexible access options, the paywall ensures a smooth, trustworthy transaction experience, while helping you financially benefit from your work.

Updated on: 05/09/2025

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