Getting Started for Subscribers¶

Subscribing with Subscrypts takes about 30 seconds. No account creation, no email, no credit card — just a crypto wallet and a few clicks.

This guide walks you through everything from setting up your wallet to managing your subscriptions.

What You Need¶

Before subscribing, you'll need three things:

Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet¶

1. Install MetaMask (or another Ethereum-compatible wallet like Coinbase Wallet, Brave Wallet, or Trust Wallet)
2. Create a new wallet or import an existing one
3. Make sure Arbitrum One is added as a network — most wallets include it by default

If Arbitrum One isn't listed, the Subscrypts dApp will prompt you to add it automatically when you connect.

Step 2: Fund Your Wallet¶

You need a small amount of ETH on Arbitrum for gas fees, plus SUBS or USDC for the actual subscription payment.

How to get ETH on Arbitrum:

• From a centralized exchange (Coinbase, Binance, etc.): Buy ETH and withdraw to your wallet address, selecting Arbitrum as the withdrawal network
• Bridge from Ethereum mainnet: Use the Arbitrum Bridge to move ETH from mainnet to Arbitrum One
• Fiat on-ramp: Services like MoonPay or Transak let you buy ETH directly with a card

How to get SUBS:

• Use the Swap page on the Subscrypts dApp to convert USDC or ETH to SUBS
• Buy on a decentralized exchange (Uniswap on Arbitrum)

Step 3: Subscribe¶

Via the Subscrypts dApp¶

1. Open app.subscrypts.com
2. Click Connect Wallet and approve the connection in your wallet
3. Browse available subscription plans
4. Click Subscribe on the plan you want
5. Review the details and confirm the transaction in your wallet
6. Your subscription is active immediately

Via a Discord Server¶

If you're joining a Discord community that uses Subscrypts:

1. Look for the #connect channel in the server
2. Run /subs link to connect your wallet
3. Open the subscription link provided by the server
4. Choose a plan and confirm the transaction
5. The bot automatically grants your premium roles

For the full Discord guide, see Getting Started for Discord Members.

Step 4: Manage Your Subscriptions¶

Once subscribed, you can:

• View active subscriptions on the dApp dashboard
• Toggle auto-renewal on or off at any time
• Cancel by disabling renewal — your access continues until the current billing period ends
• Switch plans by subscribing to a different plan

Every action requires a wallet confirmation — nobody can change your subscription without your approval.

How Renewals Work¶

• If auto-renewal is on, the smart contract automatically processes your next payment when it's due
• Your wallet needs enough SUBS (and a tiny amount of ETH for gas) at renewal time
• If your wallet doesn't have enough funds, the renewal fails and your subscription expires
• You can always re-subscribe at any time

How Much Does It Cost?¶

Subscription prices are set by each merchant. What you'll pay:

• Subscription price: As listed on the plan (in SUBS or the USD equivalent)
• Gas fee: ~$0.01–$0.05 per transaction on Arbitrum One
• No hidden fees: The 1% platform fee is taken from the merchant's side, not yours

Stay in Control¶

Subscrypts is non-custodial — this means:

• Nobody can charge your wallet without your explicit approval
• You can cancel or stop renewals at any time
• No personal data is collected or stored
• You can verify every payment on Arbiscan

Troubleshooting¶

Related Topics¶

• What is Subscrypts? — How the protocol works
• dApp Subscriber Guide — Detailed dApp walkthrough
• Discord Member Guide — Subscribing via Discord
• FAQ — Common questions answered
• Glossary — Crypto terms explained