Buy a single item or send a tip
Unlock one post, course or item with a one-time payment, or send a creator a tip. No subscription needed.
Written By AloPortal
Last updated About 2 hours ago
Not ready for a membership? Many creators let you buy just the thing you want, or say thanks with a tip. Both are one-time payments with no subscription.
✨ Quick answer: tap Unlock for (the price) on any item, sign in, and pay. It's yours to keep.
🛠️ Buy a post, course or item
Tap Unlock for
On the creator's portal, find the locked item and tap Unlock for the price shown. If it's also part of a plan, you may see or buy just this under the plan option.
Sign in
If you're not signed in yet, sign in right there: enter your email, tap Email me a code, type the 6-digit code and tap Verify and continue. Or use Continue with Google or Continue with Facebook. New here? We create your account automatically.
Enter your name
If we don't have your name yet, you'll see What should the creator call you? Enter your First name and Last name and tap Continue to payment. Google and Facebook usually fill this in for you. The creator sees your name and email so they can deliver what you bought.
Tap Pay
Enter your payment details and tap Pay (the button shows the price).
When it's done, you're taken back to the portal and the item shows as Purchased. It's a one-time payment for permanent access.
💳 Send a tip
Pick an amount
On the portal, find the Tip section, pick an amount or tap Custom.
Add a message
Add a message if you like with + Add a message.
Tap Tip
Tap Tip (the button shows your amount). Choose Continue anonymously, or Sign in to be credited so the creator knows it's from you.
Send the tip
Enter your card and tap the Send tip button (it shows your amount, like "Send $5 tip"). You'll see Thank you! 💖 once it goes through.
⚠️ Heads up: a tip is a gift, not a membership, so it doesn't unlock content. Sign in before tipping if you'd like an emailed receipt and a record in your purchases.
❓ Questions
Where do I find what I bought?
Where do I find what I bought?
Sign in to AloPortal: you land on the Member side. Click Settings in the left sidebar (on a phone, tap the menu at the top-left first), then the Purchases tab. Every item and tip you've paid for is listed there, with a link back to the creator's portal.
It says I already own this.
It says I already own this.
Good news: you bought it before. We'll take you straight to it, and you won't be charged again.
The price changed while I was paying.
The price changed while I was paying.
The creator just updated it. Close the window and open it again to see the new amount before paying.
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🆘 Need a hand?
Message us from the app: click Help & feedback at the bottom of the left sidebar. On a phone, tap the menu at the top-left first. We'll help you out.
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