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Set up a token-gated channel
jorge-campo
jorge-campo
and
Fabiomorais87
on Dec 18, 2024

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You can only set up token-gated channels using Status desktop.

By default, a new community channel is open and available for everyone to join, view and post new messages. As a community Owner, you can restrict community members' actions in channels using tokens (assets, collectibles or ENS names).

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Token-gated channels show a lock symbol in the channel icon.

In a token-gated channel, only token holders can participate. You might require members to hold specific tokens to join the channel, or you can set up a view-only channel where only members owning specific tokens can write.

caution
Setting up token-gated channels has immediate effects. Any new permission automatically removes channel members who don't meet the token requirements. Before setting up token-gated channels, read Prevent member removal when you set up token-based permissions.

A token-gated channel can be helpful in various scenarios. For instance, if you offer premium content or services, a token-gated channel can be an exclusive space for your subscribers. You can also use tokens to create a view-only channel for community announcements where you want the conversation to stay relevant. For more information, check out Set up a view-only channel.

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You can use token-gated channels and communities independently. For example, you may want to set up an open Status Community but restrict access to specific channels.

  • You can set up
    View only
     and
    View and post
     token-based channel permissions together or independently.
  • If you create separate
    View only
     and
    View and post
     token permissions, anyone who meets the
    View and post
     permission can see the channel and send messages, even if they don't satisfy the
    View only
     rules.
  • You can set up token-based permissions with existing tokens or tokens you mint and distribute via airdrops. You can combine up to five assets, collectibles or ENS names in a single permission.
  • Channel members must always meet and keep the token requirements in a token-gated channel. Members not holding the required tokens lose access to the channel automatically.
  • Remove the channel permissions to change a token-gated channel back into an open one. For more information, check out Change a token-gated channel to open.

  1. 1
    From the navigation sidebar, click your community.
  2. 2
    On top of the channel sidebar, click your community logo and then click
    Permissions
     and
    Add new permission
    .
  3. 3
    For the
    Who holds
     variable, select the tokens and amounts (for assets and collectibles) members must hold and click
    Add
    .
  4. 4
    For the
    Is allowed to
    , under the
    Channels
     area, choose
    View and post
     or
    View only
    .
  5. 5
    For the
    In
     variable, check the box for the channel where you want to add the permission. You can check the appropriate box to use the same permission across multiple channels.
  6. 6
    Optionally, check
    Hide permission
     to hide this permission from members who don't meet the token requirements.
  7. 7
    Click
    Create permission
    . The new permission takes effect immediately.
tip
Tokens are linked by AND operators. This means the permission takes effect when the holder owns all the tokens. If you want to use the OR operator instead, create additional permissions with different
Who holds
 values.
Updated by
jorge-campo
jorge-campoon Dec 18, 2024
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