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Managing Subscription Plans

This guide explains how to manage subscription plans in the admin panel. Subscription plans allow users to access premium content on the platform for a specified duration.

Accessing the Plans Section​

  1. Log in to the admin panel with your administrator credentials
  2. Navigate to the Settings section in the sidebar
  3. Click on Plans to access the plan management interface

Viewing Plans​

The Plans page displays a table with all subscription plans in the system. The table includes the following information:

  • Name: The display name of the plan
  • Price: The cost of the plan
  • Duration Type: The type of duration (e.g., Monthly, Yearly)
  • Duration Period: The number of duration units
  • Hot: Whether the plan is marked as a "hot" or featured plan

You can:

  • Search for plans by name
  • Sort the table by clicking on column headers
  • Reorder plans by dragging and dropping them (this affects how they appear to users)

Plans List Screenshot: Plans list view

Creating a New Plan​

To create a new subscription plan:

  1. Click the New Plan button at the top of the Plans page
  2. Fill in the required information:
    • Name: Enter a descriptive name for the plan (e.g., "Monthly Premium", "Annual Basic")
    • Description: Enter details about what the plan offers (optional)
    • Price: Set the price for the plan
    • Duration Type: Select the type of duration (e.g., Day, Week, Month, Year)
    • Currency: The currency for the plan (default is USD)
    • Duration Period: Enter the number of duration units (e.g., 1 for "1 Month", 12 for "12 Months")
    • Is Hot: Toggle ON to mark the plan as featured
  3. Click Create to add the new plan

Create Plan Screenshot: Create plan form

Editing a Plan​

To edit an existing plan:

  1. Find the plan in the table
  2. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) in the actions column
  3. Update the plan information as needed
  4. Click Save to apply your changes

Edit Plan Screenshot: Edit plan form

Managing Plan Discounts​

Plans can have discounts applied to them. To manage discounts for a plan:

  1. Navigate to the plan's edit page
  2. Scroll to the Plan Discounts section
  3. Here you can:
    • View existing discounts
    • Add new discounts
    • Edit or remove existing discounts

Discounts can be set as a percentage off the regular plan price and can be configured to be active during specific date ranges.

Restoring Deleted Plans​

If a plan has been deleted, you can restore it:

  1. Find the plan in the table (you may need to use the Trashed filter)
  2. Click the Restore button in the actions column
  3. The plan will be restored and made available again

Viewing Subscriptions​

To view active subscriptions to your plans, you can use the Subscriptions section:

  1. Navigate to the Payments section in the sidebar
  2. Click on Subscriptions to view all active subscriptions

The Subscriptions page shows:

  • Which users are subscribed to which plans
  • The final price paid (including any discounts)
  • When the subscription expires
  • When the subscription was created

Subscriptions List Screenshot: Subscriptions list view

Best Practices​

  • Clear Naming: Use descriptive names that clearly communicate what the plan offers
  • Logical Pricing: Set prices that reflect the value of the content and features provided
  • Strategic Discounts: Use discounts strategically for promotions or to encourage longer subscription periods
  • Regular Review: Periodically review plan performance and adjust offerings as needed
  • Careful Deletion: Be cautious when deleting plans as this can affect users with active subscriptions
  • Featured Plans: Use the "Hot" designation to highlight recommended or popular plans
  • Consistent Ordering: Maintain a logical order of plans (e.g., from lowest to highest price) to help users compare options