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Is the plugin compatible with the WordPress block editor?

All of Barn2's WordPress plugins are compatible with Gutenberg, WordPress' built-in block editor. Here are full instructions on how to...

How can I categorize my WordPress pages?

By default, WordPress pages cannot be structured into categories. However, you can create page categories with a bit of custom...

Can I protect files, images and PDF's attached to protected categories?

If you're using the WooCommerce Protected Categories or Password Protected Categories plugins, then they will protect your category pages and...

Can I automatically unlock a protected category for logged in users?

Our WooCommerce Protected Categories and Password Protected Categories plugins let you hide specific categories on your WordPress website so that only authorized people...

Can I expire people's access to a protected area?

By default, our WooCommerce Protected Categories, WooCommerce Private Store and Password Protected Categories plugins give people permanent access to your protected...

Can people register to access a protected WordPress category?

You can allow people to register to access your protected WooCommerce categories - either with or without manual approval by...

How to redirect users after logging in

When you use the Password Protected Categories plugin to control who can access each category on your WordPress site, you...

How can I change where users are redirected after unlocking a password protected category?

If you're using the WordPress Password Protected Categories plugin, then people will be redirected to the category page after entering...

How to change the password for a protected category in WordPress

You can edit or delete the password(s) for a protected WordPress category as follows: Go to edit the category (e.g. via Posts...

How can I logout of a password protected category?

The password protected category plugin doesn't have an option to log out. Instead, when a user enters the password to...

Will my password protected categories be hidden from search engines?

The Password Protected Categories WordPress plugin will automatically hide your password protected categories and any posts they contain from search...

Can I change the layout of my protected WordPress categories?

The Password Protected Categories plugin restricts access to specific categories within your WordPress site, but it doesn't change the layouts...

Is there a maximum number of passwords?

Our WooCommerce Protected Categories, WooCommerce Private Store and Password Protected Categories provide two ways to protect areas of your WordPress...

How do protected categories look in my RSS feed?

If you're using our Password Protected Categories or WooCommerce Protected Categories plugins, then you might want to know how the...

Translating Password Protected Categories into other languages

Password Protected Categories works with most WordPress multilingual plugins, including Weglot, TranslatePress and WPML. You can also create your own...

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Our plugins are designed to work with any theme that follows WordPress standards and best practices. Due to the number...

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Do Barn2 plugins meet accessibility guidelines?

We aim for all our plugins to meet or exceed accessibility guidelines. While our plugins have already been built to...

How to translate any Barn2 plugin with WPML

The WPML multilingual plugin allows you to translate all aspects of your website - including any Barn2 plugin - into...

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Our written tutorials and YouTube channel contain full instructions on how to tailor Password Protected Categories to specific use cases, including creating a protected blog, portfolio, members area, and more.

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