The s2Member Framework sets WordPress membership access rules and supports PayPal Website Payments Standard. s2Member Pro adds payment, registration, administration, and integration tools. The standard Pro edition is suited to a single membership project; WordPress Multisite Networking requires s2Member Pro for Unlimited Sites.

Set access for members and content

Use member levels and custom capabilities to control access to an entire website, selected posts and pages, categories, tags, custom post types, URLs, or other content served by WordPress. Shortcodes can protect portions of posts, pages, themes, and plugins. Pro also supports content dripping to release membership material over time.

• Sell unlimited memberships through one-time payments or recurring subscriptions, or sell access to specific posts and pages.
• Protect file downloads and streaming audio or video. Store files locally or use the Amazon S3 and CloudFront integrations.
• Automatically demote members when their paid access time ends.
• Limit IP addresses and simultaneous logins to help prevent account sharing, and limit failed login attempts.

Shortcodes handle common configurations without PHP code, while developers can customize the installation.

Connect payment and registration

The Pro edition adds Stripe, PayPal Pro, Authorize.Net, and ClickBank. Pro-forms provide on-site, one-step checkout for Stripe, PayPal, and Authorize.Net, including single-step registration and payment. Site owners can set renewal reminder emails, post-payment redirects, coupon codes, and gift or redemption codes.

Manage member accounts

Pro supports unlimited membership levels, a public members directory, and bulk member import, updates, and export. Login and registration forms can be placed in posts or pages. Other settings include custom redirects after login, profile fields, welcome emails, and signup or payment notifications.

Connect tracking software and email list services such as Mailchimp. For community websites, s2Member integrates with bbPress and BuddyPress. It is compatible with well-coded themes, including Elementor and Divi, and lets site owners customize the WordPress login and registration appearance.

Install and configure

Install the s2Member Framework in WordPress and enable Pro. Choose which content to protect and assign member levels, then configure payment forms, registration, redirects, and notifications as needed. Test registration, payments, access rules, and protected downloads before opening the membership area.

For Multisite Networking, enable the network with the Framework and Pro active, then open s2Member → Multisite (Config) from the main site's dashboard. This setup requires s2Member Pro for Unlimited Sites.