MikroTik WiFi Monetization — Getting Started
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Summary WiFi Monetization (formerly Voucher) turns a MikroTik router into a paid Wi-Fi hotspot. You link a MikroTik, design a branded captive portal, and sell internet access by time, data, and speed — through printed voucher codes, online plans paid by Pix or card, or cash at a local reseller. Everything is managed from one dashboard, with real-time sessions, revenue reporting, and payouts.
What Is WiFi Monetization?
Section titled “What Is WiFi Monetization?”WiFi Monetization is the MKController feature that converts a MikroTik hotspot into a revenue-generating service. You connect one or more MikroTik devices to a voucher — a single Wi-Fi campaign — and sell access to guests on that network. Access can be limited by time (a 2-hour pass), data (a 1 GB cap), and speed (5 Mbps), in any combination.
Guests reach a captive portal when they join your Wi-Fi: a branded login page you design yourself. From there they either enter a code you sold them or buy access online on the spot. Behind the scenes MKController handles the payment, activates the session, and enforces the limits — with no RouterOS scripting on your side.
The feature was previously called Voucher. It has been rebuilt and renamed to WiFi Monetization, keeping the mature, battle-tested voucher-code and captive-portal core while adding a modern money layer: online plans, Pix and card payments, Point of Sale resellers, and a payout ledger.
Who Is WiFi Monetization For?
Section titled “Who Is WiFi Monetization For?”It fits any operator who wants to charge for Wi-Fi on a MikroTik network. These four archetypes cover most real deployments:
| Operator | Typical model | How they sell |
|---|---|---|
| Café or small business | Short passes at the counter (e.g. 2h for R$3) | Printed cards + online Pix at the table |
| Building or condominium | Monthly guest and resident plans (e.g. R$15/month) | Online plans, controlled from the lobby |
| Event or fair | Hundreds of day-passes over a weekend (e.g. R$8) | Point of Sale + card at the gate |
| Rural / Starlink community | One dish feeding a village, daily passes | Mobile money (M-Pesa) + printed codes |
If you sell internet access to people who are not your permanent subscribers — guests, visitors, attendees, or a shared community link — WiFi Monetization is built for you.
The Three Ways to Sell Access
Section titled “The Three Ways to Sell Access”WiFi Monetization gives you three sales channels. Most operators use more than one. Understanding the difference is the fastest way to plan your setup.
Voucher codes. Pre-generated codes you print as cards and hand out or sell at a counter. A guest types the code into the captive portal and gets online. Codes can be single-use (one device) or multi-use (shared). Best for in-person, cash-light sales.
Online plans. Sellable packages (time + data + speed at a price) that appear on the captive portal itself. The guest picks a plan and pays by Pix, card, or WhatsApp without you being present. Best for self-service and recurring revenue.
Point of Sale (POS). A software portal you give to a local reseller. They mint codes and take cash on your behalf, and their commission is tracked. Best for extending cash reach into places you can’t staff.
What Can You Do with WiFi Monetization?
Section titled “What Can You Do with WiFi Monetization?”Each capability has its own guide; here is the map of the feature.
Design the captive portal — The visual Builder lets you add your logo, welcome text, terms of use, and a marketing image, and choose which personal details to collect. A live preview shows exactly what guests will see, and a “test as a guest” simulator lets you walk the whole flow before going live.
Sell codes and plans — Generate batches of printed voucher codes or create online plans with a price, duration, data cap, and speed limit.
Accept payments — Enable Pix for instant Brazilian payments, connect your own Stripe, Asaas, or M-Pesa for cards and mobile money, or sell over WhatsApp.
Monitor and get paid — The Dashboard shows revenue, codes used, and active sessions in real time. The Payout screen tracks what you have earned and what has been paid out.
How Does the Money Work?
Section titled “How Does the Money Work?”WiFi Monetization is a two-sided system, and it is worth being clear about both sides before you start.
You pay MKController for the feature: WiFi Monetization is part of the ADVANCED tier.
Your guests pay you for access. When a guest pays by Pix, the payment runs through MKController’s platform and a default 5% fee is deducted; the rest is credited to your balance and paid out to you through a manually-recorded payout ledger. When a guest pays by card or mobile money through your own gateway (Stripe, Asaas, M-Pesa), the money goes directly to your account under your own terms.
A few honest expectations to set from day one:
- Pix grants access immediately, before the bank confirms, so guests get online instantly; the session upgrades automatically when payment confirms.
- Pix is Brazil-only. Operators outside Brazil sell with cards, mobile money, or cash.
- Payouts are manual and require identity verification (a Pix key and a fiscal document). There is no automated bank transfer or in-product refund; refunds are handled directly with your payment provider.
How Do You Get Started?
Section titled “How Do You Get Started?”Getting your first hotspot selling access takes four steps. The onboarding guide walks through each one in order.
- Enable WiFi Monetization on an ADVANCED-tier account and create your first voucher.
- Link a MikroTik device with the guided deploy wizard — it configures the hotspot, RADIUS, and walled garden for you.
- Design your captive portal in the Builder and preview it as a guest.
- Create a plan or a batch of codes, set a price, and turn on a payment method.
From there, guests can connect and pay, and you watch it happen on the Dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”Do I need a public IP or port forwarding? No. Your MikroTik connects to MKController through an encrypted outbound tunnel, so it works behind CGNAT, LTE, and PPPoE without any inbound ports.
Can I use several access points on one hotspot? Yes. As long as the extra access points are configured as bridges and not routers, one voucher works across all of them within the same MikroTik hotspot.
Do guests need an app? No. Guests use the captive portal that opens automatically in their browser when they join your Wi-Fi. It is localized in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
What happens to active sessions if I stop my subscription? Your MikroTik keeps its current configuration, but new sessions rely on the MKController tunnel. Keep your account active to keep selling and enforcing limits.
Explore next: Set Up WiFi Monetization · Link a MikroTik Device · Design Your Captive Portal · Receive Pix Payments · WiFi Monetization FAQ
Ready to sell your first Wi-Fi access? Start your free MKController account or talk to our team on WhatsApp.