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Why: Control what content your members can see by creating and managing access levels. This allows you to offer tailored experiences and restrict access to premium content, enhancing your members' engagement.
Navigate: App Station > Monetization > Access Levels
Quick Start
Click the Add Access Level button.
Enter a name and description for the access level.
Choose whether to grant access to all content.
Set permissions for content creation and export as needed.
Click Save to create the access level.
Understanding Access Levels
Access levels are permission settings that determine what content your members can access within your app. They allow you to create a structured experience for your members, ensuring that only those who have paid or been granted specific permissions can view certain content.
Key Features of Access Levels
Control Content Visibility: You can define which content is accessible to members based on their assigned access level.
Public vs. Members-Only Content: Content without restrictions is public, while content with access level requirements is only visible to members who meet those criteria.
Custom Access Levels: Create tailored access levels like "Silver", "Gold", or "VIP" to suit different member needs.
Flexible Permissions: You can allow members to create their own recipes or meal plans, modify existing ones, and export content as PDFs.
How Access Levels Work with Offers
Access levels are linked to offers, which are the purchasable products that grant access to specific content. When a member purchases an offer, they receive the associated access levels, allowing them to view the content tied to those levels.
Multiple Access Levels: An offer can grant one or more access levels, giving you flexibility in how you structure your content.
Public Content: If content is not restricted by access levels, it remains visible to all members.
Direct Access Grants: You can grant specific members direct access to content, overriding any access level restrictions.
Creating an Access Level
To create a new access level, follow these steps:
Go to the Access Levels section in the App Station.
Click the Add Access Level button.
Fill in the following details:
Name: Choose a descriptive name for the access level.
Description: Provide a brief description of what this access level entails.
Grants All Content: Toggle this option if you want this level to bypass all content restrictions.
Set the permissions for content creation and export:
Can Create Meal Plans: Allow members to create their own meal plans.
Can Create Recipes: Allow members to create their own recipes.
Can Export Recipes: Allow members to export recipes as PDFs.
Click Save to finalize the creation of the access level.
Managing Access Levels
Once you've created access levels, you can manage them easily:
Edit Access Levels: Click on an access level to modify its name, description, or permissions.
Delete Access Levels: If you no longer need an access level, you can delete it. Note that the default "All Access" level cannot be deleted.
Assign Content: You can assign specific content to access levels from the content management page, ensuring that only members with the appropriate access can view it.
Visibility Settings
You can control how locked content appears to members:
Show Locked Content: If enabled, members will see locked content with an upgrade prompt. If disabled, locked content will be hidden from members who do not have access.