I’m looking for an answer to this question too.
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nokkli
(@nokkli)
@bcorlett I know that it is possible to use a different plugin to enable multiple roles to be allocated to users in WP – in the user page the roles become check boxes instead of a dropdown.
But it would be good to do it all through Ultimate Member and to know that this approach would work.
I agree is would be nice to know if this would work with Ultimate Member. I’m building a site for an elementary/high school and would like to avoid fragmenting the system as much as possible. The site will likely be maintained by staff with little technical knowledge. I think the UXD of Ultimate Member is a little more up their ally then some of the other options I’ve seen.
Hi @nokkli and @bcorlett,
Unfortunately, it is not possible in the current version of the plugin, however, our own Groups extension with the similar functionality is in development right now.
Regards.
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nokkli
(@nokkli)
Hi @ultimatemembersupport,
Thanks for letting us know.
@nokkli – How did you resolve this? I’m looking to do the same thing.
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nokkli
(@nokkli)
@iamnorthwind
Apologies for getting your hopes up – this was “resolved” from a support perspective in that they cannot do any more other than make the extension as it is not current functionality.
As a work around I created a “combined” user type:
Group A – Regular members, require access to specific member content
Group B – VIPs who donate and have access to different specific content
Group C – VIPs who are also regular members and require access to both content areas.
This means that for Group A content, permissions are granted to Groups A and C. For Group B content, permissions are granted for Groups B and C.
@nokkli Thanks so much for the reply. Too funny on the “resolved.” And your work-around struck me with a chuckle as well – that is actually the EXACT “solution” that I have in place too lol I have folks who take Taiji class, those who take northern shaolin and those who take both.
Now trying to figure out how to do “belt level” access. 😛
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nokkli
(@nokkli)
@iamnorthwind I hope you find a good solution. I haven’t tried it, and have no idea what conflicts might occur with UM, but I have spotted a ‘Groups’ plugin that reads like it might suit. It’s easy to find via Google…
Jon
(@freshyjon)
I’m interested in being able to assign multiple roles via Ultimate Member as well. Here is my current case:
There is a registration form that, when filled out, gives the user a “Brand” role. This specific role unlocks certain pages/access.
However, when a user purchases a WooCommerce package, I need them to become a “Buyer” role. This role unlocks different/additional pages. I am using the UM WooCommerce add-on that lets me change the role of the user if/when they purchase a product… but this CHANGES their role. I need it to ADD that role to the user’s already-existing role.
I need a way for the user to maintain their “Brand” role access, even when they are a “Buyer”. Otherwise, I’d basically have to duplicate content/sections… particularly because I have a “directory” of Brands… and if they are changed to a Buyer… I’d need to now include Buyers in that Brand directory… But it’s also possible that a user could be a Buyer without being a Brand. Does that make sense?
In short, I need a way to ADD an ADDITIONAL role to a user if/when they buy a Woo product.
Hi,
Having the same probleem here. How far is the Group plugin from Ultimate Member?
@nokkli & @ UM team
I would be highly interested in the checkbox/role feature too!
As described from nokkli I use the same method and works perfectly fine!
But, I need to generate a huge number of roles cause there are 22 single user groups. A bunch of members can have up to 4 roles grouped. I am using version 2.02.
@ UM Team: the checkbox/role feature would vastly simplify the group management.
Respect to this great plugin.
@ultimatemembersupport : Have you create this extension today ? Or could you give me a solution to my members are able to assign more than one role automatically ?
