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What access control options does the WordPress Pro Membership plugin offer for protecting different types of content?
The WordPress Pro Membership plugin provides comprehensive access control options that give you granular control over who can view your content. These features are specifically designed to work with unlimited membership levels:
Core Access Control Features
- Post Access Control: Simple meta box on the "Edit Pages" screen allows you to control access for each membership level offered
- Taxonomy Access Control: Provide access control to any category, even custom taxonomies by attaching them to specific membership levels
- Partial Content Access: Make part of the post (like download links) private while keeping other sections public
- Custom Post Type Access: Protect and set access to custom post types within your site for different member levels
- Category-Based Control: Control post content via category assignments in addition to individual post settings
- Site-wide Lockdown: Make the full site members-only with one click - all visitors see a login page until they log in
Membership Level Structure
The plugin's access control is built on a flexible membership system:
- Unlimited Membership Levels: Create unlimited numbers of membership levels to suit your business needs
- WordPress User Integration: Members are added as WordPress users at subscriber level plus their selected membership level
- Flexible Assignment: Attach any category or custom taxonomy to specific membership levels
- Granular Control: Control who should have access to content or who should be forbidden from accessing it
Key Access Control Benefits:
- Simple meta box integration makes content protection user-friendly
- Partial content access perfect for teaser content and premium sections
- Custom post type support works with any specialized content
- Site-wide lockdown transforms your site into members-only instantly
Forum and Community Access
Advanced community features for member engagement:
- bbPress Forum Integration: Add-ons to manage access control for bbPress forums
- Private Forums: Create private forums for different levels of members
- Selective Content Privacy: Make specific parts of forum posts (like download links) private
- Level-Based Discussions: Organize community discussions based on membership tiers
WordPress Download Manager Integration
The plugin is specially optimized for WordPress Download Manager Plugin, offering:
- Download Protection: Protect download links and files based on membership levels
- Seamless Integration: Works perfectly with WPDM's file management system
- Content & File Security: Comprehensive protection for both content and downloadable files
Quick Tip: Use partial content access to show previews of your premium content, encouraging visitors to upgrade their membership for full access.
Get the plugin: Purchase WordPress Pro Membership
Need More Clarification?
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