How to Set Up a Paid Betting Discord with Whop (Step by Step)
Set up a paid sports betting Discord with Whop: server layout, VIP role, private channels, automatic member access and a launch checklist.
A paid Discord is one of the most popular ways to run a betting VIP. Members pay monthly, get a role, and that role unlocks your private channels. Done by hand, that means chasing payments and kicking people who stop paying. With Whop connected, it all happens automatically. This guide shows you how to set up a paid sports betting Discord from scratch.
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What you need
- A Discord account and a new server (free).
- A Whop seller account (free to create, fees only when you sell).
- A price for your VIP. If you're not sure, read how much to charge for sports picks first.
- Somewhere to send followers: your link in bio.
Step 1: Plan your server layout
Keep it simple. Too many channels makes a server feel empty. A layout that works for most cappers:
Free (everyone)
#welcome: who you are, what the VIP includes and the link to join.#free-picks: a few plays a week so people can see how you work.#results: every graded play, wins and losses.#general: chat.
VIP (paying members only)
#vip-picks: every play, posted before games start, with the unit size.#vip-chat: a place for members to talk.#announcements: price changes, schedule, big slates.
Posting results publicly, including losses, builds more trust than anything you write in #welcome.
Step 2: Create the VIP role
In Server settings → Roles, create a role called something like VIP. Don't give it admin permissions. It only needs to be able to see your VIP channels.
Step 3: Lock the VIP channels to that role
For each VIP channel, open Edit channel → Permissions:
- Turn off View channel for
@everyone. - Add the
VIProle and turn View channel on.
Put the VIP channels in their own category and set permissions on the category, so new channels you add later are private by default. Open Discord in a second account or ask a friend to check that free members really can't see them.
Step 4: Create your VIP product on Whop
In Whop, create a product for your VIP and add your pricing options:
- Monthly, your main plan.
- Season or yearly at a discount, which keeps members through cold streaks.
- A short paid trial (optional), for example a few dollars for a week.
Write the description as a short list of what members get. For example: "Every NFL and NBA play, posted at least 2 hours before kickoff, with the unit size and a one-line reason."
Step 5: Connect Discord to Whop
Add Discord to your product in Whop and pick the server and the VIP role. From then on:
- When someone pays, Whop gives them the
VIProle. - When they cancel or a payment fails, Whop removes it.
Do a test purchase yourself (or with a cheap test plan) to confirm the role appears, then refund it.
Step 6: Set up payouts
Add your bank details in Whop. For new sellers, Whop's fees page lists $2.50 per next-day bank payout, and card processing of 2.7% + $0.30 per domestic payment. It's normal for new accounts to have part of their balance held for a short time.
Step 7: Write your welcome and rules
Your #welcome channel should answer the questions people have before paying:
- What sports and how many plays a day.
- When plays are posted.
- How you track results, and where to see them.
- How to join and how to cancel.
Add simple rules too: no sharing VIP plays outside the server, be respectful, 18+ (21+ where required) only.
Step 8: Give followers one link to join
Most of your members will find you on X, TikTok or Instagram, where you get one link. Send them to a page that shows your free picks and record next to your Whop join button, so they see why the VIP is worth it before they reach checkout.
Launch checklist
- VIP channels hidden from
@everyone(checked from a second account). - Whop product live with monthly and season pricing.
- Discord connected and the role tested with a real purchase.
-
#welcomeexplains what members get and how to cancel. -
#resultsset up and posted to after every slate. - Link in bio updated with your record, free picks and join button.
Keeping members after they join
Getting members is half the job. Keeping them is the other half.
- Post at the same times every day so members know when to check.
- Grade every play in
#results, especially losses. - Track your record in units and ROI so members can see the long run, not just last night.
- Offer a season plan so members ride out losing weeks instead of cancelling.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting to lock a channel. One open VIP channel and your plays end up free. Use a private category.
- Giving the VIP role extra permissions. It only needs to view channels.
- Hiding losses. Members notice, and it's the quickest way to lose them.
- Promising guaranteed wins. Words like "lock" and "can't lose" break platform rules and put off serious bettors. Here's how bettors spot a scam capper.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a paid Discord for betting picks?
Create a server, make a VIP role, lock your VIP channels to that role, then connect the server to a product on Whop. Whop gives the role to paying members and removes it when they cancel.
Is Discord free to use for a paid group?
Yes. Discord itself is free. You pay fees to whichever platform takes payments, such as Whop's card processing fees.
Can I use Telegram instead of Discord?
Yes. Some cappers prefer Telegram for simple pick alerts. Check Whop's current apps for Telegram options, or compare betting platforms in Whop vs DubClub vs Winible.
How do I stop people sharing VIP picks?
You can't stop it completely, but posting plays close to game time, keeping a no-sharing rule and focusing on value beyond the pick itself (write-ups, unit sizes, chat) all help.
18+ (21+ where required). Gambling problem? Get help at BeGambleAware.org (UK) or 1-800-GAMBLER (US).
