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    1 === Restrict Content ===
    2 Author URI: https://ithemes.com
    3 Author: iThemes
    4 Contributors: jthillithemes , layotte, ajmorris, ithemes, mordauk, mindctrl, nosegraze
    5 Tags: Restrict content, member, members, membership, memberships, member only, registration form, login form, restricted access, limit access, read only, access control
    6 Requires at least: 3.9
    7 Tested up to: 5.4
    8 Stable tag: 2.2.4
    9 
    10 Run your own membership website using the Restrict Content membership plugin for WordPress.
     1=== WordPress Membership Plugin - Restrict Content ===
     2Author URI:         https://ithemes.com
     3Author:         iThemes
     4Contributors:       jthillithemes , layotte, ajmorris, ithemes, mordauk
     5Tags:           restrict pages, restrict posts, restrict access, registration form, access control
     6Requires at least:  3.9
     7Tested up to:       5.4
     8Stable tag:         2.2.4
     9
     10Running a membership site on WordPress doesn't have to be difficult. With Restrict Content you can limit access to exclusive content in minutes.
    1111
    1212== Description ==
    1313
    14 Restrict Content is a simple membership plugin that enables you to easily restrict access to your content to logged-in users only.
    15 
    16 Content restriction works both with partial content restrictions using shortcodes, as well as full page restrictions for post, pages, and most custom post types.
    17 
    18 Restrict Content also includes frontend forms for user registration, login, and password reset so your members can do all these actions on the front end of your site without going to the wp-admin or wp-login.php pages. Display these with the [login_form] and [register_form] shortcodes.
    19 
    20 = Features of the plugin =
    21 
    22 * Limit access to content with a shortcode, i.e. `[restrict]This content is limited to logged in users.[/restrict]`.
    23 * Limit access to full content via a simple interface on the edit post, page, and custom post type screens.
    24 * Display a registration form for new accounts on any page of your website with `[register_form]`.
    25 * Display a log in form for existing users on any page of your website with `[login_form]`.
    26 
    27 A [Pro version of Restrict Content](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_campaign=restrict-content&utm_medium=readme&utm_source=description&utm_content=first-mention) is also available with an extensive feature set.
     14It should be _easy_ to create a membership site! That’s why we created **Restrict Content**, a simple membership plugin that enables you to restrict access based on user role so that your posts or pages become viewable by logged-in members only. This gives you full control over who can and who cannot view content on your WordPress site.
     15
     16With over 10,000 active installs, Restrict Content is one of the most popular membership plugins for WordPress. Restrict Content makes it simple to limit access to posts, pages, media, custom post types, and even API requests.
     17
     18With Restrict Content to create your membership site, you’ll be able to:
     19
     20- Protect sensitive content
     21- Control user access
     22- Collect emails
     23- Allow new users to self register
     24- Clearly separate public content from private content
     25- Restrict access to entire pages or specific sections
     26- Let users register and login from the frontend of your site
     27
     28And if all that is not enough, there’s also a pro version which you can easily upgrade to which enables even more membership features.
     29
     30> An excellent plugin. I didn’t think that it would work out of the box as well as it did – very little configuration required. It just works – brilliantly.
     31> @8mediacentral
     32
     33= Restrict Content features =
     34
     35- Limit access to content with a shortcode. Example: `[restrict]This content is limited to logged in users.[/restrict]`
     36- Limit access to content based on user role. Example: `[restrict userlevel="editor"]Only editors and higher can see this content.[/restrict]`
     37- Limit access to full content via a simple interface on the post, page, and custom post type editing screens.
     38- Display a registration form for new accounts on any page of your website with `[register_form]`.
     39- Display a login form for existing users on any page of your website with `[login_form]`.
     40- Specify the message shown to users who don't meet the role requirement.
     41- Optionally hide content in RSS feeds.
     42
     43> I have been using this plugin on multiple websites for restricting visitors from accessing membership-like pages. It has worked exactly as it is described to. It was very simple to set up and get working. I highly recommend this plugin if you are looking for something to restrict content.
     44> Frank Corso, frankcorso.me
    2845
    2946= Restrict Content Pro features =
    3047
    31 * Payments - including one-time payments and recurring subscriptions.
    32 * Integration with popular payment systems, including Stripe, PayPal Standard, PayPal Express, PayPal Pro, Authorize.net, 2Checkout, and Braintree.
    33 * Discount codes
    34 * Printable HTML invoices
    35 * Complete member management
    36 * Prevent account sharing
    37 * WooCommerce integration
    38 * And much more. See the [Features](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/features/?utm_campaign=restrict-content&utm_medium=readme&utm_source=description&utm_content=features-link) page for additional details.
    39 
    40 Visit the Restrict Content Pro website for more information about the Pro version.
     48If you’re looking for _more_ – like the ability to accept payments – here are just a few of the features included in Restrict Content Pro:
     49
     50- Self-service account management
     51- Unlimited membership levels
     52- Payment processing support for [Stripe](https://stripe.com/), PayPal, Authorize.net, and other payment gateways
     53- Email marketing support for Mailchimp, AWeber, ConvertKit, and other providers
     54- [AffiliateWP](https://affiliatewp.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=integration&utm_term=description) integration
     55- Restrict access to [WooCommerce](https://woocommerce.com/) products
     56- Discount code support
     57- Complete member management
     58- Email members membership updates
     59- CSV data export capabilities
     60- Detailed reporting
     61- Developer-friendly for building custom integrations
     62- Large ecosystem of official and 3rd party add-ons
     63
     64> “When it comes to a fast and clean membership site, nothing is faster for end users than RCP. When it comes to extensible code that a developer will love, nothing is better than Pippin’s code.”
     65> Chris Lema, chrislema.com
     66
     67By upgrading to Restrict Content Pro you also get access to one-on-one help from our knowledgeable support team and our [extensive documentation site](https://docs.restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=docs&utm_term=description).
     68
     69That’s why so many small businesses and successful membership sites use Restrict Content Pro to manage memberships on their WordPress sites. Check out some examples in our [customer showcase](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/showcase/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=showcase&utm_term=description).
     70
     71Want to see what Restrict Content Pro looks like for customers? Check out our [live demo](https://pippinsplugins.com/demo-rcp/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=description&utm_term=demo) and our collection of [screenshots](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/screenshots/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=screenshots&utm_term=description).
     72
     73= Who is Restrict Content Pro for? =
     74
     75No matter what kind of membership site or plans you offer, Restrict Content Pro can be adapted to suit your business needs – and set up in [many different ways](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=use-cases&utm_term=description), based on how you want to allow members to access your site’s content.
     76
     77Here are a few examples:
     78
     79- [Member Blogs](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/member-blogs/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=member-blogs&utm_term=description)
     80- [Group Accounts](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/group-accounts/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=group-accounts&utm_term=description)
     81- [Club Memberships](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/club-memberships/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=club-memberships&utm_term=description)
     82- [Co-operatives](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/co-operatives/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=co-operatives&utm_term=description)
     83- [Job Boards](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/job-boards/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=job-boards&utm_term=description)
     84- [Magazine Subscriptions](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/magazine-subscriptions/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=magazine-subscriptions&utm_term=description)
     85- [Maintenance Contracts](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/maintenance-contracts/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=maintenance-contracts&utm_term=description)
     86- [Private Communities](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/private-communities/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=private-communities&utm_term=description)
     87- [Support Agreements](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/use-cases/support-agreements/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=support-agreements&utm_term=description)
     88
     89> “RCP is always at the top of my list when helping clients choose a membership platform. In addition to being a great plugin ​today​, the pace of improvement is impressive. RCP gets better and better all the time.”
     90> Travis Northcutt, Member Up
     91
     92**[Upgrade to Restrict Content Pro now](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=upgrade&utm_term=description)**
     93
     94Read more details about the features Restrict Content Pro has to offer:
     95
     96= Complete membership management =
     97
     98Restrict Content Pro lets you easily keep track of your memberships through an intuitive admin interface. Quickly view active, expired, cancelled, and pending memberships.
     99
     100Memberships can be added manually, modified in bulk, and easily searched for when you need to locate a specific record. Each membership can also be manually modified at any time.
     101
     102= Unlimited membership levels =
     103
     104Restrict Content Pro allows site administrators to create any number of membership levels that customers can register for. Membership level options are displayed on the registration page and customers can select the one they wish to purchase.
     105
     106For each membership level, you can:
     107
     108- Set any price (including free)
     109- Optionally set a sign up fee
     110- Optionally set a trial period
     111- Set the frequency and period
     112- Specify a user role that will be assigned to members when they register
     113
     114Customers can also upgrade and downgrade between membership levels at any time. These upgrades and downgrades are prorated based on how much the customer has already paid and how much time is left in their current membership.
     115
     116= Stripe payment processing support =
     117
     118It’s no secret that we believe [Stripe](https://stripe.com/) is the best payment processor. Stripe currently supports 14 languages, over 35 countries and 135+ currencies. [Check support for your country](https://stripe.com/global).
     119
     120Hands down, Stripe has the simplest setup process and highest reliability we know of – and support for Stripe is included in Restrict Content Pro. Stripe has a per-transaction charge which varies by country. See [Stripe’s pricing page](https://stripe.com/pricing) for more information.
     121
     122However, if you prefer a different payment gateway or your country does not support Stripe, we’ve got you covered...
     123
     124= Other payment gateway integrations =
     125
     126Besides Stripe, we have several payment gateways available to Restrict Content Pro site owners. Visit the following links to get more details for the payment gateway of your choice.
     127
     128- [PayPal](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/payment-gateways/paypal/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=paypal&utm_term=description)
     129- [Authorize.Net](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/payment-gateways/authorize-net/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=authorize-net&utm_term=description)
     130- [Braintree](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/payment-gateways/braintree/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=braintree&utm_term=description)
     131- [2Checkout](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/payment-gateways/2checkout/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=2checkout&utm_term=description)
     132- [Build your own (extensive API available)](https://restrictcontentpro.com/tour/payment-gateways/add-your-own/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=add-your-own&utm_term=description)
     133
     134= WooCommerce integration =
     135
     136Restrict Content Pro allows you to easily control who can view and/or purchase products in [WooCommerce](https://woocommerce.com/), the most popular eCommerce plugin for WordPress.
     137
     138= Self-service account management =
     139
     140Restrict Content Pro includes a complete customer dashboard that allows members to manage their account.
     141
     142Members can easily view their account status, renewal or expiration date, and options to upgrade or cancel their account. They can also access a complete history of payments made to their account including invoices for each payment.
     143
     144Finally, members are able update their account name, email, and password through an included profile editor.
     145
     146= Prorated upgrades and downgrades =
     147
     148Your membership site can have any number of membership levels and customers can upgrade and downgrade between those membership levels whenever they wish. If a customer chooses to upgrade or downgrade, their new purchase will be prorated based on what they have already paid and how much time is left in their current membership.
     149
     150= Export data to CSV =
     151
     152We firmly believe and stand behind the philosophy of owning your own data. For this reason, all data stored in Restrict Content Pro can be easily exported to a CSV file.
     153
     154Whether you prefer to maintain your own records of your memberships database, you wish to run your own analysis, or you simply need to import membership records into another service or application, such as MailChimp or Excel, Restrict Content Pro allows you to export all membership records to a CSV at anytime.
     155
     156Transaction history can also be easily exported to a CSV file, letting you then import the payment data into Excel, QuickBooks, or any other accounting software that can process a CSV file.
     157
     158= Offer discount codes to customers =
     159
     160Discount codes allow you to provide your customers with special promotional codes that give them a discount on the purchase of a membership.
     161
     162Restrict Content Pro supports various kinds of discount codes and site administrators can easily create any number of discounts from the admin interface. Discount codes can be set up to provide a percentage discount or a flat rate discount. Each discount code is created with a name, description, unique code, maximum uses, and optional expiration dates.
     163
     164= Email members membership updates =
     165
     166Keeping your customers informed about their membership is highly important for membership websites. Restrict Content Pro includes a number of automatic emails that can be configured to be delivered when a customer’s membership is updated.
     167
     168These emails are configured by the site administrator and can be sent during the following events:
     169
     170- New paid membership is activated
     171- New free membership is activated
     172- New trial membership is activated
     173- Membership is cancelled
     174- Membership has expired
     175- Membership is expiring soon
     176- Membership is renewing soon
     177- Renewal payment is received
     178- Renewal payment failed
     179
     180Each of the emails can be configured independently.
     181
     182= Detailed reporting =
     183
     184Restrict Content Pro provides a complete reports section where you can view the earnings of your membership website. You can view total earnings for any given period or drill down to specific membership levels.
     185
     186Additional reports include account registrations over time and complete transaction tracking of all membership payments.
     187
     188= Member approval workflow =
     189
     190Many membership sites want to strictly control which members get access to premium content. Restrict Content Pro offers a direct integration with [WP Approve User](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-approve-user/), giving site administrators the ability to moderate member registration.
     191
     192After a member’s account is registered, administrators will be given an option to Approve the account. Only once the account is approved can members access premium content. If a member’s account needs to be disabled, an Un-approve option is available.
     193
     194= Email marketing service provider add-ons =
     195
     196With a Professional or higher license, you can connect Restrict Content Pro to any of the following email marketing service providers. This allows you to add members to your mailing lists for different membership levels as well as synchronize account details.
     197
     198- [Mailchimp](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/mailchimp-pro/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=mailchimp&utm_term=description)
     199- [AWeber](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/aweber-pro/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=aweber&utm_term=description)
     200- [ConvertKit](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/convertkit/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=convertkit&utm_term=description)
     201- [ActiveCampaign](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/activecampaign/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=activecampaign&utm_term=description)
     202
     203= Other pro add-ons =
     204
     205A Professional or higher license also grants you access to our Pro add-ons, which include:
     206
     207- [Group Accounts](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/group-accounts/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=group-accounts&utm_term=description) - Sell multi-member group memberships.
     208- [Drip Content](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/drip-content/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=drip-content&utm_term=description) - Release content to members on a schedule.
     209- [Custom Redirects](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/custom-redirects/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=custom-redirects&utm_term=description) - Specify where members are redirected on a per-membership-level basis.
     210- [WooCommerce Member Discounts](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/woocommerce-member-discounts/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=woocommerce&utm_term=description) - Give members automatic discounts on purchases in your WooCommerce store.
     211- [Site Creation](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/site-creation/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=site-creation&utm_term=description) - Allow paid members to purchase sites in a WordPress multisite.
     212- [Restriction Timelock](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/restriction-timelock/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=timelock&utm_term=description) - Keep content unrestricted until a specified date in the future.
     213- [Restriction Timeouts](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/restriction-timeouts/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=timeouts&utm_term=description) - Specify a date and time when restricted content will have its restrictions removed, making it available to everyone.
     214- [Restrict Past Content](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/restrict-past-content/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=past-content&utm_term=description) - Restrict content published prior to a member's join date.
     215- [Hard-set Expiration Dates](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/hard-set-expiration-dates/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=expiration&utm_term=description) - Allows for a specific expiration date to be assigned to membership levels.
     216- [Help Scout](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/help-scout/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=help-scout&utm_term=description) - Display customer's membership information from Restrict Content Pro inside of Help Scout when viewing tickets.
     217- [REST API](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/rest-api/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=rest-api&utm_term=description) - A complete RESTful API for developers and external applications to interact with membership data in Restrict Content Pro.
     218- [Math Verification](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/math-verification/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=math&utm_term=description) - Add a math verification field to registration forms.
     219- [IP Restriction](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/ip-restriction/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=ip&utm_term=description) - Allow specific IP addresses to bypass content restrictions and ban other IP addresses from signing up for a membership plan.
     220
     221= Even more add-ons =
     222
     223Some more of our [free and paid add-ons](https://restrictcontentpro.com/add-ons/official/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=official&utm_term=description) available to all Restrict Content Pro license owners:
     224
     225- [WP Job Manager](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/wp-job-manager/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=job-boards&utm_term=description) - Limit job submissions to paid membership.
     226- [EDD Member Downloads](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/edd-member-downloads/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=edd-member-downloads&utm_term=description) - Offer membership plans that grant access to a specified number of free unique downloads (within [Easy Digital Downloads](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=edd&utm_term=description)) each billing period.
     227- [EDD Member Discounts](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/edd-member-discounts/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=edd-member-discounts&utm_term=description) - Create automated discounts that give your paid members a special discount on all Easy Digital Downloads purchases.
     228- [EDD FES Vendor Limits](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/edd-fes-vendor-limits/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=edd-fes&utm_term=description) - Charge vendors to publish products with Frontend Submissions for Easy Digital Downloads and control the number of products they can publish.
     229- [EDD Wallet](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/edd-wallet/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=edd-wallet&utm_term=description) - Deposit funds into a member's Easy Digital Downloads wallet account when they subscribe to your memberships.
     230- [Limited Quantity Available](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/limited-quantity-available/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=limited-quantity&utm_term=description) - Limit the number of times membership levels may be purchased.
     231- [Download Monitor](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/download-monitor/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=download-monitor&utm_term=description) - Restrict access to your Download Monitor downloads to active members.
     232- [MailPoet](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/wysija-add-on/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=mailpoet&utm_term=description) - Allow members to subscribe to email lists in MailPoet during registration.
     233- [bbPress](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/bbpress/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=bbpress&utm_term=description) - Add support for limiting bbPress forums and topics to paid members and / or members with specific access rights.
     234- [CSV User Import](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/import-members/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=import&utm_term=description) - Import and / or update member accounts from a CSV file.
     235- [Enforce Strong Passwords](https://restrictcontentpro.com/downloads/enforce-strong-passwords/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=strong-passwords&utm_term=description) - Enforce strong passwords during registration.
     236
     237Besides our official and pro add-ons, there are also add-ons available for Restrict Content Pro created by other [3rd party developers](https://restrictcontentpro.com/add-ons/3rd-party/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=3rd-party&utm_term=description).
     238
     239= Developer-friendly =
     240
     241Restrict Content Pro has been built with developers in mind. That means it is flexible, easy to extend, and chalked full of action hooks and filters, making it easy to modify and tweak to your specific needs.
     242
     243With clean and simple display options, Restrict Content Pro is designed to integrate perfectly with every theme without any custom CSS being necessary.
     244
     245Extensive and easy to modify template files are included with Restrict Content Pro. If you have built a theme, for clients or general distribution, you can easily customize the display of registration forms, profile editor, account pages, and more through custom template files added directly to your theme’s folder.
     246
     247Because of the huge number of action hooks and filters, Restrict Content Pro can be easily integrated with other plugins to help provide a more seamless experience for customers. This also makes it possible to build add-on plugins for Restrict Content Pro that extend its functionality. See our [developer docs](https://docs.restrictcontentpro.com/collection/1493-developer-docs?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=dev-docs&utm_term=description) and [code snippet library](https://github.com/restrictcontentpro/library) for more.
     248
     249**[Upgrade to Restrict Content Pro now](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=upgrade&utm_term=description)**
     250
     251= Get reliable help =
     252
     253Restrict Content is backed by top-notch technical support from our globally distributed full-time support team. We also have an extensive [documentation site](https://docs.restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=docs&utm_term=description) available. If you’re looking for faster support via email, we encourage you to purchase a [Restrict Content Pro license](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=purchase&utm_term=description).
     254
     255= Meet the team =
     256
     257Restrict Content is built by [iThemes](https://ithemes.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=sandhills&utm_term=description). We make popular WordPress plugins used by hundreds of thousands of people just like you. [Get to know us here](https://ithemes.com/about/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=about&utm_term=description)!
     258
     259= From our blog =
     260
     261Check out some of our popular posts for actionable advice for running membership sites.
     262
     263- [Which membership model is best for your business?](https://restrictcontentpro.com/which-membership-model-is-best-for-your-business/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=which-model&utm_term=description)
     264- [How to start a membership site on a budget](https://restrictcontentpro.com/how-to-start-a-membership-site-on-a-budget/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=start-on-budget&utm_term=description)
     265- [The top 8 benefits of running a membership site](https://restrictcontentpro.com/top-8-benefits-to-running-a-membership-site/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=8-benefits&utm_term=description)
     266- [3 ways to grant members access to protected downloads](https://restrictcontentpro.com/grant-members-access-protected-downloads/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=protected-downloads&utm_term=description)
     267- [Should you be offering tiered memberships?](https://restrictcontentpro.com/should-you-be-offering-tiered-memberships/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=tiered-memberships&utm_term=description)
     268
     269**[Subscribe to our newsletter](https://restrictcontentpro.com/subscribe/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=subscribe&utm_term=description)** to get posts like these in your inbox as soon as they’re published.
     270
     271= Contribute to Restrict Content =
     272
     273Development for this plugin happens in a public GitHub repository to better facilitate contributions from an active community of users, developers and designers. If you have a suggestion, bug report, patch, or pull request, please feel free to [contribute here](https://github.com/restrictcontentpro/restrict-content) or to our [code snippet library](https://github.com/restrictcontentpro/library).
     274
     275= Looking for something else? =
     276
     277If Restrict Content doesn’t quite fit your needs, take a look at some of our other projects.
     278
     279- [Easy Digital Downloads](https://easydigitaldownloads.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=something-else&utm_term=description) – Sell digital products with WordPress
     280- [AffiliateWP](https://affiliatewp.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=something-else&utm_term=description) – A full-featured affiliate marketing solution
     281- [Sugar Calendar](https://sugarcalendar.com?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=something-else&utm_term=description) – WordPress event management made simple
     282- [WP Simple Pay](https://wpsimplepay.com?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=rc-lite-plugin&utm_content=something-else&utm_term=description) – A lightweight Stripe payments plugin
    41283
    42284== Installation ==
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    66308== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    67309
    68 = Does this plugin include frontend log in or registration forms? =
    69 
    70 Yes! Frontend forms are provided for user registration, login, and password reset.
    71 
    72 = Does this plugin support custom user roles? =
    73 
    74 No. If you need custom role support, check out [Restrict Content Pro](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_campaign=restrict-content&utm_medium=readme&utm_source=faq&utm_content=custom-roles)
     310= Can I just restrict part of a post / page? =
     311
     312Yes. You can choose exactly which content to protect with the [restrict] shortcode. You can set the `userlevel` attribute to specify which role is required to view the content. For example, to restrict to editors you would use: `[restrict userlevel=”editor”]Your protected content here.[/restrict]`
     313
     314= Can I charge customers when they register an account? =
     315
     316Not with this plugin, but we do offer a [Pro version](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=faq) that does include full support for charging for memberships and integrating with Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, and more.
     317
     318= Does the plugin protect images and other media files? =
     319
     320Yes. Restrict Content can restrict access to media that is embedded within a post or page, but it does not protect the original file URL on the server.
     321
     322= Can I restrict content in my RSS feed? =
     323
     324Yes. There’s a checkbox for this within each post/page. If enabled, that content in your RSS feed will be restricted.
     325
     326= Can I integrate newsletter signups with the registration form? =
     327
     328Not with this plugin, but the [Pro version](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=faq) has integrations for many popular email marketing providers, including Mailchimp, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, and more.
     329
     330= Do restrictions work in REST API requests? =
     331
     332Yes. All restrictions apply in REST API requests - exactly the same as if viewing your site normally.
     333
     334= Does Restrict Content work with the Gutenberg editor? =
     335
     336Yes. Full page restriction settings as well as the `[restrict]`, `[register_form]`, and `[login_form]` shortcodes all work with Gutenberg.
     337
     338= Does this plugin support restricting access by custom user roles? =
     339
     340Not with this plugin, but the [Pro version](https://restrictcontentpro.com/?utm_medium=readme&utm_source=wporg&utm_campaign=lite-plugin&utm_content=faq) provides the ability to limit access based on custom roles.
     341
     342= Will the plugin work with third party page builders? =
     343
     344Restrict Content works with most third party page builders. However, if using the [restrict] shortcode, most page builders will require that the opening and closing shortcode tags be within the same element/block.
     345
     346= Does this plugin include frontend login or registration forms? =
     347
     348Yes. Restrict Content includes shortcodes for a registration form, a login form, and a password reset form.
    75349
    76350== Screenshots ==
    77351
    78 Go to the demo page to see examples:
    79 
    80 http://pippinsplugins.com/restricted-content-plugin-free/
     3521. Restrict Content settings screen
     3532. Meta box on page / post edit screen for restricting content
     3543. Example of the message shown to users who do not have the required role to view the content, in this case a "Contributor" role
    81355
    82356== Changelog ==
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