Paid Memberships Pro Email Confirmation Addon GPL v0.8

Paid Memberships Pro Email Confirmation Addon GPL Overview

The Email Confirmation Addon for Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro) adds an additional layer of verification to the membership registration process. It requires members to click a validation link in the confirmation email to verify their membership and activate their access to members-only content.

How It Works

• Validation Link: After a user signs up for a selected membership level, an email is sent containing a validation link.
• Access Restrictions: Although the membership is technically active, users will not be able to access members-only content until they click the validation link. The system checks if the email is verified using the pmpro_has_membership_access_filter, which will return false until validation is completed.
• Admin Control: Site admins can manually validate users from the Memberships > Members List or Users admin page by clicking the “Validate User” button.

Features

1. Email Confirmation Link: Sends a validation link to the user’s email after they register for a membership level.
2. Access Control: Restricts access to members-only content until the user confirms their email address.
3. Manual Validation: Admins can manually validate users from the WordPress dashboard, ensuring flexibility in user management.
4. Seamless Integration: Works with existing Paid Memberships Pro setups without requiring complex configurations.

Why Use This Addon?

• Improved User Verification: Adds an extra layer of verification to ensure that users are legitimate and have access to their correct membership level.
• Control Access: Prevents unauthorized access to content until the user has verified their email, enhancing security and ensuring only validated members can access premium content.
• Admin Flexibility: Gives site admins the option to manually validate users, which can be useful in cases of issues with email delivery or user errors.

Ideal Use Cases

• Membership Sites with Restricted Content: Sites that require a higher level of verification before granting access to exclusive content or services.
• E-learning Platforms: Ensures that only users who have verified their email can access course materials or membership-based lessons.
• Community Sites: Adds an extra step in confirming membership for users, which can help prevent fake or spam accounts from accessing private groups or forums.

Summary

The Email Confirmation Addon for Paid Memberships Pro adds an essential verification step to the membership registration process, ensuring that only validated users can access members-only content. It is a simple yet powerful tool to enhance security and improve the integrity of your membership site.