Kadence RCP Getting Started
The Getting Started section for Kadence RCP (Restrict Content Pro) provides the essential roadmap for launching a professional membership site on WordPress. Whether you are migrating from a legacy version or starting a brand-new project, these guides walk you through the foundational steps of installation, licensing, and core configuration. By following this structured onboarding process, you can ensure your site is technically sound and ready to securely manage subscribers and premium content from day one.
The setup process is generally broken down into several manageable stages:
Version Management: If you are an existing user, find instructions on upgrading from Legacy Restrict Content to the more powerful version 3.0, ensuring a smooth transition of your settings and restricted messages.
Installation & Licensing: Learn how to download the plugin from your member panel and install it via the WordPress dashboard or FTP. Activating your license is critical to receiving automatic updates and security patches.
System Requirements: Ensure your server meets the minimum standards, including PHP 5.6+ and WordPress 4.4+, to maintain optimal performance and stability.
Initial Configuration: Follow a streamlined 6-step setup guide to define your membership levels, assign key pages (Registration, Login, Account), and configure your primary payment gateways.
Kadence RCP Getting Started articles
This collection provides introductory guides for new users of Restrict Content Pro, including installation methods, licensing, and foundational setup steps.
Downloading Restrict Content Pro from the Member Panel
Read more: Downloading Restrict Content Pro from the Member PanelBelow are detailed instructions on how to download the iThemes Restrict Content Pro plugin from the Member Panel and then install the plugin on your site. The first step is to log in to the iThemes Member Panel, which can be found here. This will be the username and password you initially set up on the…
Getting started in 6 steps
Read more: Getting started in 6 stepsThis guide will walk you through everything you need to get the plugin setup and ready to go after you’ve installed Restrict Content Pro. 1) Setting up automatic updates First, you want to license your product to enable automatic updates. This will alert you when we release updates to Restrict Content Pro and allow you to…
Getting Started with Restrict Content
Read more: Getting Started with Restrict ContentRestrict Content Settings Restrict Content has two setting options: shortcode. You can also define whether which user level the content is restricted for by using the following parameters. Parameters: [restrict userlevel=”subscriber”] restricted content only visible to subscribers [/restrict] Everything else on the page will be visible to everyone. You can also specify a User Level. This will restrict…
Getting Started with Restrict Content 3.0
Read more: Getting Started with Restrict Content 3.0Restrict Content 3.0 offers the following configuration to restrict your content on your site. Settings Membership Levels Restricting Site Content Tools Configuring the Settings The Settings page has five different categories split into five tabs: General, Payments, Emails, Invoices, and Misc. To access the settings, please go to Restrict > Settings. General Settings The General settings tab has four key parts: Page selection, Multiple Memberships,…
Installing Through FTP
Read more: Installing Through FTPTo upload Restrict Content Pro through FTP, first connect to your website using your favorite FTP program. If you are not familiar with FTP programs, I recommend Filezilla. If you do not have the FTP connection info for your website, it can be obtained from your hosting company’s control panel for your website. Before connecting to your…
Manually Install Free Restrict Content Plugins/Addons from WordPress
Read more: Manually Install Free Restrict Content Plugins/Addons from WordPressIf you find that you are not able to update your free WordPress.org hosted plugin with the standard WordPress update features, this guide will help you do so manually.
Minimum Requirements for RCP 3.0
Read more: Minimum Requirements for RCP 3.0Restrict Content Pro 3.0 has the following server requirements: PHP version 5.6 or greater (it has been tested up to 7.3). WordPress version 4.4 or greater. Was this article helpful? Yes No Thank you for your input. Thank you for your feedback.
Switching Between Legacy Restrict Content and 3.0
Read more: Switching Between Legacy Restrict Content and 3.0Upgrade to Restrict Content 3.0 To upgrade from Legacy Restrict Content to Restrict Content 3.0, please go to Restrict > Settings > Use the new version of Restrict Content?. When upgrading to Restrict Content 3.0, the restrict message will default to the Restrict Content Message found in Restrict > Settings > General. To learn more about Restrict Content 3.0,…