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Why: Control what content your members can access by setting up access levels. This allows you to create tiered memberships and manage content visibility effectively, enhancing your subscribers' experience.
Navigate: App Station > Monetization > Access Levels
Quick Start
Click on Access Levels in the App Station.
Click Create Access Level.
Enter a name and description for the access level.
Select the permissions you want to grant (e.g., can create recipes, can export meal plans).
Click Save to create the access level.
Understanding Access Levels
Access levels are permission settings that determine what content members can see and interact with in your app. They are crucial for managing content visibility and creating a structured membership experience.
Key Features of Access Levels
Control Content Visibility: Define which content is accessible to members based on their assigned access level.
Public vs. Members-Only Content: Content without any access restrictions is public and visible to everyone. You can set specific content to be visible only to members with certain access levels.
Custom Access Levels: Create tailored access levels such as "Silver," "Gold," or "VIP" to cater to different member needs.
All Access Level: This special level grants access to all content, bypassing restrictions. It is automatically created for new accounts.
Content Creation Permissions
You can also control whether members can create or modify content:
canCreateMealPlans: Allow members to create their own meal plans.
canCreateRecipes: Allow members to create their own recipes.
canModifyMealPlans: Allow members to customize existing meal plans.
canModifyRecipes: Allow members to customize recipe ingredients.
Managing Access Levels
Creating Access Levels: To create a new access level, navigate to the Access Levels page and click Create Access Level. Fill out the required fields, including the name and description, and set the permissions.
Editing Access Levels: Click on an existing access level to edit its name, description, and permissions. Remember that the default "All Access" level cannot be deleted but can be modified.
Assigning Content to Access Levels: You can assign specific content to access levels either from the content editor or the Access Level Content Management page. This allows you to control who can view or interact with particular pieces of content.
Offers and Access Levels
Access levels work in conjunction with offers, which are purchasable products that grant access to one or more levels. Here’s how they interact:
Multiple Access Levels: An offer can grant multiple access levels, allowing you to create tiered pricing models.
Subscription Management: Members can only have one active subscription per subscription group, ensuring they are not double-billed for overlapping offers.
Automatic Access Grants
You can configure your app to automatically grant the default access level to new members upon registration. This is particularly useful for non-monetized apps where all content should be accessible to everyone.
Important Considerations
Admins Always Have Access: Regardless of access level settings, admins have full access to all content.
Content Visibility Logic: If content requires access levels, members must have at least one of the required levels to view it. If they do not, they will see a locked content prompt encouraging them to upgrade.