> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.letterbucket.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Paywall & Subscriber Breaks

> Gate parts of a post so only paying members or subscribers can read past a point

When writing a post, you can insert a **break** at any point: everything above it stays public, everything below is gated. LetterBucket has two kinds of breaks:

| Block                | Who can read past it                                                                | Where it applies  |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| **Paywall Break**    | Paying members only. Non-paying readers are prompted to upgrade their subscription. | Email and website |
| **Subscriber Break** | Your subscribers (free or paid).                                                    | Website view only |

## Inserting a break

1. Open a post in the editor.
2. Type **/** where you want the break, or use the insert menu.
3. Choose **Paywall Break** or **Subscriber Break**.

The break appears as a visual marker in the editor showing exactly where the gated content starts. You can drag it to reposition it like any other block.

<Note>
  The **Paywall Break** requires monetization to be active. If you haven't connected Stripe yet, selecting it opens a **"Turn on monetization"** dialog with a shortcut to your [Monetization Settings](/monetize/get-started) — or you can choose **Keep writing** and set it up later.
</Note>

## What readers see

When a reader without access reaches the break on your website, the content below is hidden and they see an upgrade prompt inviting them to subscribe or become a paid member.

## Previewing your breaks

When your post contains a break, the editor's **Preview** panel gains a **View as** selector so you can check exactly what each kind of reader gets:

| Role                | What you see                                                                                                                                  |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Subscriber**      | The default view — with a Paywall Break, content stops at the break and the upgrade prompt appears                                            |
| **Paid Subscriber** | The full post, with no gate (available when a Paywall Break is present)                                                                       |
| **Visitor**         | The most restricted view, gated by both break types (available on the **Web** preview tab, since Subscriber Breaks only apply to the website) |

Switch between the **Email**, **Web**, and **Mobile** preview tabs to check each format — on the Web tab, scroll to the bottom to see the gate exactly as your readers will.

<Tip>
  Combine breaks with the [auto-paywall setting](/monetize/get-started#paywall) to also gate your older posts automatically, without editing them one by one.
</Tip>