Setting up subscriptions in your VPN app is a key step in monetizing your app and providing premium features to your users. Follow these steps to configure subscriptions successfully:
- Watch the Video Guide
For a visual walkthrough of the process, we recommend watching the video guide provided below. It will provide you with a detailed demonstration of setting up subscriptions in your VPN app.
- Access Google Play Console
Open the Google Play Console, the platform where you manage your app's presence on the Google Play Store.
- Navigate to Your App
Locate your VPN app within the Google Play Console. Please note that you need to have uploaded at least one Android App Bundle (AAB) for your app before proceeding to the next step.
- Go to Monetize > Products > Subscriptions
Within the Google Play Console, find the "Monetize" section and click on "Products." Then, select "Subscriptions" to access the subscription setup interface.
- Create Subscription Plans
Create three subscription plans, each with unique properties. Follow these specifications:
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Subscription 1: 1 Month Plan
- Product ID: subs1
- Name: 1 Month Plan
- Plan ID: plan1
- Price: $1.99
- Billing Period: Monthly
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Subscription 2: 6 Months Plan
- Product ID: subs2
- Name: 6 Months Plan
- Plan ID: plan2
- Price: $9.99
- Billing Period: Every 6 Months
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Subscription 3: 12 Months Plan
- Product ID: subs3
- Name: 12 Months Plan
- Plan ID: plan3
- Price: $17.99
- Billing Period: Yearly
Ensure that you input the Product IDs exactly as written in this guide.
- Set Subscription Prices
To assign prices to your subscription plans, click on "Set prices." Select all countries for which you want to offer the subscriptions, and enter the corresponding prices. This step allows you to customize pricing based on different markets.
- Activate Each Plan
After creating each subscription plan, activate them individually by toggling the activation switch. This ensures that the plans are ready for purchase by your users.
- Experiment and Optimize
Feel free to experiment with different pricing strategies and explore additional settings to optimize your subscription offerings. This can help you find the right balance between revenue generation and user adoption.
- Publish Your App
For subscriptions to work within your VPN app, ensure that you have published your app on the Google Play Store. Subscriptions are only available for apps that are live and accessible to users on the Play Store.
That's it! With these steps, you have successfully set up subscriptions in your VPN app. Your users should now be able to purchase paid subscriptions, unlocking premium features and enhancing their VPN experience.