Paid Memberships Pro Approvals Addon GPL v1.6.1

Paid Memberships Pro Approvals Addon GPL Overview

The Approvals Addon for Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro) provides a membership application and approval system, allowing site administrators to control who can gain access to the site’s content or community. This is especially useful for membership sites that want to ensure only qualified members can join or access certain resources.

How It Works

1. Membership Approval Process:
   • After a user signs up for a membership, their application enters a pending state.
   • The Admin, Membership Manager, or Approver roles are granted the ability to approve or deny the membership application.
   • The user will be charged the initial payment and subscription fees (if applicable) based on the level’s settings at checkout, but they will not have access to members-only content until their membership is approved.
2. Two-Step Membership Process:
   • You can set up a two-step membership application process where a user must first apply for a membership level (e.g., an application fee) and then get approved before they can proceed to a full membership level with recurring payments.
   • For example, an application level can require an application fee, and then once approved, the member can move on to a primary membership level with recurring subscription payments.
3. Email Notifications:
   • Both the applying member and the admin will receive email notifications at various stages of the application process. These notifications will alert them about the approval or denial status of the membership application.
4. Access Restrictions for Pending Members:
   • Members whose applications are still pending approval will not have access to members-only content.
   • Once their membership is approved, they will be granted access to all restricted content.

Key Features

• Membership Approval Control: Admins or designated approvers can approve or deny membership applications.
• Two-Step Membership Application: Allows for a two-stage process where users first apply and then get approved for full membership, with separate application and recurring fees.
• Email Notifications: Both admins and members receive notifications regarding the approval or denial of the membership application.
• Restricted Access for Pending Members: Pending members cannot access members-only content until their membership is approved.
• Flexible Membership Levels: You can set up membership levels that require approval from another level before a user can proceed to checkout.

Why Use This Addon?

• Control Over Membership: This addon is ideal for membership sites that want to vet their members before granting access to private content or communities.
• Two-Step Membership Process: The ability to separate application fees from recurring fees is useful for businesses or communities that want to screen members before they commit to long-term membership.
• Clear Communication: Automatic email notifications help keep both the admin and the applicant informed about the status of the application, reducing confusion and improving the user experience.

Ideal Use Cases

• Exclusive Communities: For membership sites that want to control who joins their community or who gets access to exclusive content.
• Paid Memberships with Application Fees: If you want to charge an initial application fee before offering full membership with recurring payments.
• Sites with Screening Requirements: If you need to screen members based on specific criteria before they are granted access to content, such as professional associations, elite clubs, or specialized forums.

Summary

The Approvals Addon for Paid Memberships Pro is a powerful tool for membership sites that require an application and approval process before granting access to members-only content. With this addon, admins can manage membership applications, set up a two-step process with different fees, and notify both admins and members about the application status. It ensures that only approved members gain access to your community, making it perfect for exclusive or screened membership sites.