Short answer: to sell 1:1 calls from Instagram or YouTube, create a paid call page, put its link in your bio and descriptions, and let fans pay for a fixed number of minutes with UPI or card into your own Razorpay account. They then call a number that connects only paid callers to your phone, so your personal number stays private. Edesy Paid Calls takes no fee on what fans pay; you pay Rs 1.00 per minute of talk time.
If your DMs fill up with "can we talk?", "can you review my resume?" or "one quick question, bhaiya", people already want your time. A paid call link turns those messages into a price, a booking and a call, without you collecting payments by hand or giving out your number.
The setup in one table
| Piece | What you set | Why it matters on social |
|---|---|---|
| Payment page | Photo, name, a one-line about, languages, hours | It is what fans see when they tap the link |
| Packages | For example Rs 99 for 10 min, Rs 299 for 30 min | A small first package gets the first yes |
| Share preview | Comes from your page details | The card that appears when the link is pasted in chats |
| Number | An Edesy number forwarding to your phone | Your personal mobile stays private |
| Hours | Weekly hours in IST, optional "pay only within hours" | No 2 am calls from a different time zone of your fanbase |
| Language | English or Hindi page toggle | Fans read the page in the language they prefer |
Step 1: Decide what the call is
"Talk to me" doesn't sell. A specific outcome does:
- "15-minute portfolio review for design students"
- "10-minute call: ask me anything about the UPSC interview"
- "30-minute channel audit for new YouTubers"
- "20-minute fitness plan check-in"
Write that in your page's about line and repeat it in your bio. Then pick two or three packages. The consultation price per minute calculator suggests packages from a target hourly rate, and the paid call earnings calculator shows what you keep each month after talk time and Razorpay's fee.
Step 2: Build the page and get the link
Connect your Razorpay account (Key ID and Key Secret from Account & Settings, API Keys), set your packages, and fill in the page. Your link looks like forwarding.edesy.in/p/your-name. Pages are hidden from search engines by default, so only people with the link find them; you can opt in to indexing. See create a payment page and the payment link explainer.
Step 3: Put the link where fans already are
- Instagram: bio link, a story with a link sticker, a highlight called "1:1 calls", and a pinned post explaining what the call covers.
- YouTube: the channel's links section, the first line of video descriptions, and a pinned comment on videos that trigger questions.
- WhatsApp: your status and a reply you paste whenever someone asks. The WhatsApp link generator helps if you also want a chat link alongside it.
- Offline or on screen: a QR code of your link from the QR code generator for live streams, events and posters.
When the link is pasted into a chat, the share preview shows your name and first package as a card, so set a clear display name and put your most popular package first.
Step 4: Take the calls
Fans enter the mobile they will call from and pay. Then either:
- they call in from that mobile, or
- the system calls back: it rings you first ("Paid call, 10 minutes. Connecting you now."), then the fan, and joins you.
New setups allow both. Calls end when the paid minutes run out, so a 10-minute call stays 10 minutes. Anyone who calls without paying is refused before your phone rings. Compare the two modes in call-in or callback?
Protecting your time and privacy
- Private number. Fans see only the Edesy number. The callback whisper doesn't read out the fan's number either.
- Hours. Set weekly hours; fans see "Available now" or "Back at 8 pm", and you can accept payments only in those hours.
- Validity. A payment stays valid for 1 to 720 hours (24 by default) and is used up only when you answer, so missing a call while shooting doesn't cost the fan their money.
- Refunds. Write a short refund policy on the page. You refund from your Razorpay dashboard; Edesy never holds the money. See refunds and disputes.
What it costs
Edesy takes Rs 0 on what fans pay. You pay talk time at Rs 1.00 per minute from your Edesy wallet (rounded up to the whole minute, never more than the minutes paid for) and the number rental, Rs 499/month for a mobile number. Razorpay deducts its own fee from each payment. Prices exclude 18% GST, and new accounts get Rs 20 of welcome credit with no card. Details on Paid Calls pricing.
Going further
If your audience is already booking through a consultation app, read start a paid call line without an app. For the full setup from scratch, see how to charge for phone calls in India. Coaches and tutors will find package ideas and call scripts in paid calls for tutors and coaches.
FAQ
How do I sell 1:1 calls from Instagram?
Create a paid call page, put its link in your Instagram bio and stories, and tell followers what the call is for. Fans pick a package, pay with UPI or card in your own Razorpay, and call your Edesy number, which connects only paid callers to your phone.
Do fans see my personal phone number?
No. Fans call your Edesy number, which forwards paid calls to your phone. Your personal number isn't shown on the page or read out in the call whisper.
What shows up when I share the link on WhatsApp or Instagram?
The page has a share preview: your name, your first package price and your colour appear as a card when the link is pasted into a chat. Set a clear display name so the card reads well.
Can I limit calls to certain hours?
Yes. Set weekly hours in IST. Fans see "Available now" or "Back at ...", and you can accept payments only within your hours so nobody pays at 2 am expecting an answer.
Does Edesy take a share of what fans pay?
No. Payments go straight to your own Razorpay account and Edesy takes no fee on them. You pay Rs 1.00 per minute of talk time from your wallet and the number rental, plus Razorpay's own fee. Prices exclude 18% GST.