The **Paywall Workflow Stage** lets you charge guests directly at the photo booth using a QR code and **Stripe Checkout**. Ideal for restaurants, event venues, and any pay-per-photo setup — it enables automated, self-service monetization with no manual payment handling required.

Requires a **Pro or Premium** license. Pictor's platform fee is **10%** for Pro and **5%** for Premium — the remainder goes directly to your Stripe account.

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# How It Works

When a guest reaches the Paywall stage in your workflow, a QR code appears on the booth screen. The guest scans it with their phone, completes payment via Stripe Checkout, and the booth automatically continues to the next workflow step — no staff involvement needed.

You can place the Paywall stage **at the beginning or end** of your workflow depending on your use case — collect payment before the photo is taken, or after.

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# Step-by-Step Setup

## 1. Create an Event

1. Log in to your Pictor account.

2. Create a new **Advanced Event**.

3. Open the **Workflow** tab.

## 2. Add the Paywall Stage

1. Click the **+ (Plus)** icon in your workflow.

2. Select **Paywall** from the stage list.

## 3. Connect Your Stripe Account

1. Click **Connect Stripe** inside the Paywall section.

2. Log in to your existing Stripe account or create a new one.\
   ⚠️ The Stripe account must use the **same email** as your Pictor account.

3. Once connected, your account will appear as **Connected**.

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## 4. Set Your Price

1. Enter the price guests will pay per session.

2. The platform fee is deducted automatically — the remainder is deposited to your Stripe account.

## 5. Customize the QR Code Display (Optional)

Use the **paintbrush/design tools** within the Paywall stage to customize the QR code display — colors and styling can be adjusted to match your event branding.

## 6. Finalize Workflow & Launch

1. Add remaining workflow stages (e.g., Capture → Print → Share).

2. Save your event.

3. Launch it on your iPad or mobile device — a unique QR code will appear for guests to scan.

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# Guest Experience

1. Guest approaches the booth and sees the QR code on screen.

2. They scan it with their phone — Stripe Checkout opens.

3. They complete payment on their phone.

4. The booth detects the successful transaction and automatically continues to the next workflow step.

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# Platform Fees

| **Plan** | **Pictor Fee** | **You Keep** |
| -------- | -------------- | ------------ |
| Pro      | 10%            | 90%          |
| Premium  | 5%             | 95%          |