For beginners

Channel or group: which to choose

A quick decision guide — and what each type supports in TribeSync.

Updated: July 24, 2026

Both channels and groups can be sold through TribeSync when they're private. The difference is how people interact.

Pick a channel if…

You want a one-way feed: courses, signals, a content library, premium posts. Only admins post; members read. Moderation doesn't apply (no member chat).

Pick a group if…

You want a community: members talk to each other. You get paid access and moderation (filters, mutes, bans).

What TribeSync supports

  • Private channel — paid access ✅ · moderation — not applicable (only admins post)
  • Private group — paid access ✅ · moderation ✅
  • Public group — moderation only ✅ (no paywall — free to join)
  • Public channel — not supported
🔧 What happens under the hood

When you connect a chat, TribeSync reads its type. Private channels and groups get the full paywall; a public group is accepted only if you connect it for moderation only; a public channel is declined. This is enforced automatically the moment your bot becomes an admin.

Ready? Create a private channel or a private group.

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