In this story
Where: Stories → All stories → The story editor
Open this page: admin.<your-site>/articles (replace <your-site> with your site address). Then open the one you want.
Before you start
- Save the story first.
- You need the permission to publish stories.
- To sell access, create a plan and connect a payment service.
Steps
- Open the story in the editor.
- Find Who can read this story.
- Choose one:
- Everyone. Anyone can read the whole story.
- Signed-in readers. Readers with a free account can read it.
- Members. Paying subscribers can read it. Others get a few free premium stories a month.
- Only invited readers. Only the readers you list, or people with a private link, can open it. Nobody else sees it.
- For Members, you can also tick Only these plans. Pick plans to make it members-only with no free views. Leave it empty to let every plan open it.
- Press Save who can read.
Good to know
- This is saved apart from the story and applies to the live story at once. You do not need to publish again.
- The free views and the preview length are set in the Paywall.
- The preview is what search engines see too.
Common problems
- "Save the story first." The story has no copy yet. Save it, then choose.
- I cannot change it. Only people who can publish stories can.
- Readers cannot sign in. Turn it on with Let readers sign in.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Signed-in and Members?
Signed-in readers have a free account. Members pay.
Do I need to publish the story again after I change who can read it?
No. It is saved apart from the story and applies to the live story at once.
Can I let one person read a private story?
Yes. Choose Only invited readers and list them, or share the private link.
Do search engines see the whole story?
They see the preview, which is the same as what everyone sees.