Require membership for page via php backend

Basically i’m able to restrict the page using regular “edit page” setting, but it when clicking the link (button) to the page ive restriced, it just refreshes and doesn’t show message or redirect to levels page. and the URL is accessible directly when entered into search bar with no restriction. The theme creator says its because its a “fixed template” and i need to set shortcode into the template file in order for it to work.

Thanks

.Its somewhat working as is. it disables button for non member (just refreshes page) but still allows direct access from URL. This would be fine if i could block non members from accessing page.

Hi @sueyrad

I would recommend making sure that the_content() function is being use on the page first – if not, the_content filter should be applied to the content being output – this will ensure that the content is protected automatically.

Otherwise, you can make use of:

• The [membership] shortcode to protect specific sections of content – https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/content-controls/with-shortcodes/
• The pmpro_hasMembershipLevel(); function which does the same as the shortcode but is a PHP function – https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/documentation/content-controls/require-membership-function/

I dont have much knowledge on coding but I dont see the_content anywhere in the page. so im guessing its just how the theme creator coding it? Should i send the info to the theme author?

I’m trying to add the shortcode [membership] into the page template using the (php echo do shortcode) but i keep getting critical error. is this how i should be adding it? perhaps i don’t know how to properly add it.

and pmpro_hasMembershipLevel(); doesnt appear to work. I added the whole code as seen on page provided and its not restricting different user ids. both user can see demo data (//Place your HTML or PHP code here if the user is in the required membership level)

Im just trying to restrict one page. its a submit video page on a video blog template.

Please send me a part of the page where the content/video is displayed, and I’ll see if I can wrap it in the right shortcode/function for you.

This is what should be restricted.

https://ctxt.io/2/AABQFnZHEQ

thanks!

and here’s the full page if you need it.

whatever works.

https://ctxt.io/2/AABQYq8REA

You can just restrict entire page if possible

Those links seem to have expired, sorry – would you mind creating new ones so that I can take a further look. Thanks so much.

(Full page) https://ctxt.io/2/AABQKRGSEA

https://ctxt.io/2/AABQut27Eg

(content only)

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As an easier/simple fix for this, I would recommend replacing the first line:

if (!is_user_logged_in()){

with

if (!is_user_logged_in() || !pmpro_hasMembershipLevel()){

and that will check if the user has a membership level – if they don’t, redirect to the login page.

I hope this helps.

Didn’t do anything.. But i was able to make it happen using “Restrict User Access” alongside it. Strange

Did the test user account have a membership level assigned to their account? Please send me a link to one of the video pages?

Is this page loading in the frontend or backend of the site?

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