How do i suppress the user menu for users not logged in with members?
To suppress a user menu for non-logged-in users using the Members plugin, follow these steps:
1. Set Up a New User Role (Optional)
If you want to target specific roles for menu visibility, ensure you have the role(s) set up via Members:
- Go to Users → Roles.
- Create or edit a role as needed.
2. Create a Custom Menu for Logged-In Users
- Go to Appearance → Menus in your WordPress dashboard.
- Create or edit a menu that should only be visible to logged-in users.
3. Restrict Menu Visibility with Members
The Members plugin allows you to restrict visibility on a per-menu-item basis:
- In the menu editor, click the dropdown arrow of the menu item you want to restrict.
- Look for the “Restrict to” section. (This appears once Members is installed.)
- Check “Logged-in users” or specify a role.
- Save your menu.
4. Hide Entire Menus for Non-Logged-In Users
If you want the entire menu to disappear:
- Use the “Display Location” feature to assign menus:
- Assign a menu visible only to logged-in users to a specific location.
- Leave the default menu location empty for non-logged-in users.
- Alternatively, use a plugin like Conditional Menus (from the same developers as Members) to assign menus dynamically based on the user’s login status.
5. Test Your Changes
- Log out and verify that the menu doesn’t appear for non-logged-in users.
- Log back in and check that the menu is visible for logged-in users.
Additional Plugins for Dynamic Menus
If you need more granular control (e.g., showing a completely different menu for non-logged-in users):
- Use Conditional Menus or If Menu for advanced logic in conjunction with Members.
Let me know if you need further assistance!