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[Resolved] Most efficient way of blocking the registration form for users?

  • Participant
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    calu on August 23, 2020 at 3:56 pm #32684

    Hi there, unwanted users are creating an account on my test site (at least it shows that it is working for users;-) How do I most efficient block the registration form?

    Changing the associated WordPress Pages with the following BuddyPress Registration pages set to front page does not work.

    Thanks!

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    Brajesh Singh on August 24, 2020 at 12:01 am #32687

    Hi Carsten,
    Thank you for the question.

    there is no sure shot solution. If you are creating a generic community where anyone can register, your best bet is to go with 2 things:-

    1. Use plugin/code to disable bot registration. It will limit the number of spam signups.
    2. Use a plugin like BuddyPress Registration Options to moderate the signup.

    For Communities(like intranet), there are other strategies(like limiting registration to certain email domains, using a invite code etc).

    Regards
    Brajesh

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    calu on August 24, 2020 at 9:20 am #32696

    Hi Brajesh, thanks for the suggestions, found out that drafting the register page for temporally turning off registration, is the solution, then you are directed back to the front page.

    Regards
    Carsten

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    Brajesh Singh on August 24, 2020 at 9:22 am #32697

    Hi Carsten,
    Do you completely want to turn off registration? If so, you can do it form Dashboard->Settings->General screen.

    Regards
    Brajesh

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    calu on August 24, 2020 at 9:52 am #32700

    Hi Brajesh, yes it was a temporarily, completely turn off, of registration I was looking for. That’s strange, I do not have the option you are referring to, under my dashboard settings?

    Regards
    Carsten

  • Keymaster
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    Brajesh Singh on August 24, 2020 at 9:54 am #32701

    Hi Carsten,

    Thank you.

    Please visit dashboard->Settings->General menu and you will find the “Membership” option with label ” Anyone can register”. Uncheck and save. That turns off the registration completely.

    Regards
    Brajesh

  • Participant
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    calu on August 24, 2020 at 9:57 am #32702

    ohh yes, of course, thanks again!

  • Keymaster
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    Brajesh Singh on August 24, 2020 at 3:19 pm #32709

    You are welcome.

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