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Why: Understanding how content access works helps you control what your members see and ensures they have a seamless experience when encountering locked content.
Navigate: App Station > App Settings > Access Levels
Quick Start
Go to App Station and select App Settings.
Click on Access Levels.
Configure the showLockedContent setting for each access level.
Set up your content visibility modes (Public, Members, Assigned) for your content.
Use the Content Teaser settings to customize how locked content appears to guests.
Understanding Content Visibility
In Member Kitchens, content visibility is managed through access levels. This means that different members may see different content based on their assigned access levels. Here’s how it works:
Public Content: This content is available to everyone, including guests. No access level is required.
Members-Only Content: This content requires specific access levels. Members without the necessary access will see a locked content prompt encouraging them to upgrade.
Assigned Content: This content is only visible to users who have been directly assigned access. It is completely hidden from everyone else.
Access Control Gates
The system checks access based on the following hierarchy:
Is the user an admin? (Full access)
Does the user have a direct content grant? (Full access)
Is the content public? (Full access)
Does the user have any access level that grants all content? (Full access)
Does the user have any of the content's required access levels? (Full access)
If none of these conditions are met, the content will either be locked or hidden based on your settings.
Locked Content Teasers
When members or guests encounter locked content, they will see a teaser instead of the full content. This teaser includes:
A partial preview of the content based on your configured template.
A call-to-action for guests to sign up or log in.
Upgrade options for members who need a higher access level.
You can customize what appears in the teaser by adjusting the Locked Content Teaser settings in your detail templates.
Configuring Locked Content Teasers
To set up how locked content appears:
Navigate to App Station and select Site Structure.
Choose the Detail Template you want to edit.
Click on Locked Content Teaser in the sidebar.
Select which blocks to show in the teaser view and whether to blur hidden blocks.
Search Visibility
For members-only content, you can control its visibility to guests and search engines. Locked pages can still be indexed, allowing potential subscribers to see a teaser that encourages them to sign up. This is managed through the Locked Content Settings in your general settings.