A paywall is a system that monetizes part of the content and makes it visible only to users who have paid. Users can purchase and view paid content directly within the page of the site without downloading or navigating to a separate screen.
codoc Paywall Sample

How the Paywall Works

By registering content on codoc and embedding the issued article tag into your site or using the WordPress plugin, you can protect and sell the content.

Once payment or account login authentication is complete, the codoc server operates to dynamically retrieve the paid content via JavaScript.Paid content is not stored directly on the website but is delivered from codoc to authenticated users.As a result, users who haven't purchased the content cannot see the paid portion.

Other Authentication Methods

Instead of authenticating each article individually, you can charge for and authenticate an entire page or specific section.codoc’s paywall accommodates cases where you want to avoid interference with JavaScript behavior or layout, or prefer to manage content fully within your site.※codoc pro拡張機能のため利用するにはcodoc proの登録が必要です。

Covering the Entire Page

Covering the Entire Page

If a user accesses a protected page without completing authentication, the entire page can be covered with a paywall, making it a restricted or paid-access page.

Redirect

Redirect

If a user accesses a protected page without authentication, they can be redirected to another page.This is useful when you have a separate page for selling content apart from the protected page.

Content Sales Using the Paywall System

Individual Sale

Used to sell specific articles, images, or videos behind a paywall on blogs and similar platforms.
You can use either 'Pay-per-view' for each content item, or 'Pay-what-you-want' where users choose whether to pay.
Individual Sale

Subscription

This method bundles multiple pieces of content into a single package for sale.
Supports one-time payments ('Pay-per-view') and recurring subscriptions ('Recurring payment') on a monthly or yearly basis.
Subscription:plural

Support

Content is offered without restrictions, and the user decides the price. This is a tipping-style 'Pay-what-you-want' model.
Support

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

I want to monetize part of my images or text, but...
Setting up a payment system is too much hassle...
Register your paid content on codoc, generate a JavaScript tag, and paste it on your site—monetization is done.
I want to sell content, but internal policy prohibits hosting it on an external site...
codoc hosts your paid content, but displays it via a JavaScript tag on your own website, so you can offer paid content directly on your domain.
Even if I monetize content, promoting and selling it myself is hard...
codoc offers an affiliate feature where third parties can promote your paid content, and receive a reward when it's sold through their referral. You (the site owner/creator) can set the reward rate.
I want to gather users as members of my own service and sell content to them.
This is possible with codoc pro. By using the API, you can link your service’s accounts with codoc accounts and implement single sign-on (SSO).
What APIs are available?
codoc provides REST APIs for managing articles and subscription data. Documentation is available upon request after subscribing to codoc pro.
Can I use codoc internationally?
codoc is available in several countries including the U.S. and Europe. An international bank account and ID may be required. Contact us for more details.
Can I customize the design?
In addition to 12 preset color themes, you can customize via CSS. codoc pro users can request custom styling for the paywall and buyer interface for 9,800 JPY per request.
Can I integrate with an existing membership system?
Integration is possible. If the UI experience is not ideal, we can suggest solutions like linking your existing system or granting access rights to current users.
Can I manage multiple media under one account?
We recommend one account per site. Please create multiple accounts as needed. Each account requires a unique email address—duplicates are not allowed.
How long does it take to start selling?
You can start selling within 5 minutes after registering and uploading content. A test environment is also available for trial purposes.
*To use the test environment, a codoc pro subscription is required.
Can I use it without my own website?
Even without your own site, you can use codoc by embedding the tag in your blog. You can also register your article on codoc and share the public URL on social media.
How do I receive my earnings?
Register your bank info in the codoc dashboard and request a transfer from the 'Transfer' screen. Transfers are available for balances of 1,000 yen or more.
Can I combine subscriptions and individual article sales?
Yes, you can. Free (monthly/yearly) and paid (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly) subscriptions can be combined with individual sales and support(tipping).
Can I change the design of the purchase button?
Yes. Choose from 12 theme variations in 6 colors in the dashboard. CSS customization is also supported.
I want to promote content via affiliate marketing
codoc offers an affiliate feature where third parties introduce paid content, and creators provide rewards when content is sold through them. The reward rate is set by the creator.
Are there any contact methods other than email?
We can support integration using tools like Slack.
Please feel free to let us know if you’d like that.
Can I always check the sales status?
Yes, the latest sales data is reflected in the sales dashboard of the agency account.
How can I receive revenue share?
Register your bank info in the codoc dashboard and request a transfer from the 'Transfer' screen. Transfers are available for balances of 1,000 yen or more.
Can I export sales data?
Yes, CSV export is available on the 'Sales' screen in the codoc dashboard.
Where is purchaser personal information stored?
Card and address information obtained via extensions is stored by Stripe, our payment service provider.
We manage user codes, email addresses, and nicknames.
How much does it cost to implement?
If standard implementation is sufficient, there is no setup fee.A 300 yen transfer fee is deducted per payout of revenue share.No additional payments are required, as the service itself is free to use.
Will the paid portion of the article be recognized by Google?
The free portion of the article is recognized, but parts not publicly visible due to being paid are generally not indexed.Please note that this cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of crawler behavior.
How is content registered in WordPress managed in codoc?
With the codoc plugin installed, paid‑content updates in WordPress sync automatically to codoc.
Conversely, edits in codoc update the corresponding WordPress article.
API linkage keeps WordPress content and codoc entries paired 1‑to‑1.
Does the codoc WordPress plugin support the classic editor?
Yes, it supports both Gutenberg and the classic TinyMCE editor.
How do I manage revenue?
Log in to codoc to view revenue graphs for any period.

15% of the price is a service fee; the remaining 85% is paid to your payout account (timing follows card‑processor rules).
What if I set no price?
Fees apply only when priced content is sold; free content costs nothing. A tipping feature is available for creators providing free content.
Display a tip box below articles to encourage reader support.