[Illustrated & video explanation] Simple Memberships membership registration plugin ~ How to set up free membership ~

A WordPress teacher will carefully explain how to set up Simple Memberships, which allows you to easily create a membership site with WordPress and create content exclusive to members!

This time, we will explain how to set up a free membership.

[Simple Memberships] > [Membership Level] Settings

The types of membership, such as free membership and paid membership, are called membership levels.

After installing the plugin, click on “Membership Levels” under “Simple Memberships” in the left sidebar that will be added.

New Membership Levels

Click the [Add New] button to register the type of member.

How to register as a free member

1. Membership Level Name
2. WordPress default user permissions
3. date of expiry
4. Activate by email

Set

1. Membership level name

This is where you name the type of membership, such as free membership. This name will be communicated to customers.

2. WordPress default user permissions

When a user registers as a member, they will be added to the WordPress user list. At that time, you need to determine the user's permissions.

• Subscribers - users who can read articles
• Contributor - User who can submit articles
• Contributor - User who can post articles
• Editor - User who can edit articles
• Administrator - A user who can change WordPress settings

I think most people probably use it to register as a user to read articles, so I'll go with [Subscriber].

3. Expiration date

You can set a period from unlimited to an expiration date. Once the period has expired, users will not be able to log in.

Since this is a free membership, select [Unlimited].

4. Activate via email

If you check the box and enable it, you will be able to complete your registration by clicking on the URL in the email that is automatically sent to you after registration.

Free membership registration complete

Click the [Register New Membership] button

You have now registered as a free member. Please keep this ID handy as it is important. This time, it is 【2】

Registration form settings

Set up the form to display so that free members can register.

Click [Settings] under [Simple Memberships].

[General Settings]

• Enable free membership - Check
• Free Membership ID – Enter the ID you recorded earlier

Set the above two items and click [Save Changes].

Free membership registration form output page

When you add a new plugin, a registration form for free members will be generated under [Register] in the automatically generated static page.

By default, the following page is generated:

If the free membership setup is completed successfully, a registration form like the one below will be automatically generated.

• username
• email address
• password
• given name
• Surname

This is the field where you can enter your name. As mentioned earlier, you cannot customize this field unless you purchase a paid add-on.

Mail Settings

We will show you how to set up the email that is automatically sent when you register as a free member.

Click on “Settings” under “WP Membership”.

Mail Settings

Click the [Email Settings] tab.

Email settings (registration complete)

This is the setting for the email sent when you register as a free member.

Email Variable

The information you enter that is displayed in the body of the email is called a variable. The available variables are

• {first_name} - First name
• {last_name} - Last name
• {reg_link} - Login URL

Example of email body text

Dear {last_name}{first_name}, Thank you for registering as a free member. Please log in using the link below to enjoy exclusive content for free members. {reg_link}

[Bonus] Multiple free membership plans available

Free Add-onsBy adding more, you can create multiple types of free memberships.

https://simple-membership-plugin.com/simple-membership-registration-form-shortcode-generator/

Download the free add-on from the URL above.

Upload the file you downloaded from [Plugins] > [Add New].

Create a second free membership

This procedure isMembership Level Registration]. Please note down the ID at the end.

Create a separate free membership sign-up page

The first free membership registration page is an automatically generated page called [Register].

Create a static page by clicking on [Add New].

Enter the following shortcode in the page you created:

The following is for ID 4. Please change it to the ID you noted down.

[swpm_registration_form level = 4]

This completes the second type of free membership registration form. You can create multiple types like this.