Lock down a URL path
Protect an entire section by its URL — gate everything under /members/ while leaving a preview or about page public.
- Prefix match
- Exclude public pages
- Redirect non-members
When a members area lives under one URL path, gate it by URL instead of page-by-page. A URL rule with a Prefix pattern (e.g. /members/) locks everything beneath it, with Exclusions for any public pages and a Redirect for non-members. This recipe locks a path.
- Everything under the path requires a subscription.
- Named public pages are exempted via exclusions.
- Non-members are redirected (e.g. to pricing).
- One rule covers an entire section.
The exact configuration
Enter these values and you have the setup live. Every field maps to a real ArraySubs setting.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Rule tabMember Access | Member Access → URL |
| Pattern Type + PatternRule target | Prefix · /members/ |
| ExclusionsRule target | e.g. /members/about/, /members/preview/ |
| PriorityRule target | 10 (lower = evaluated first) |
| ActionRule action | Redirect (default) · Message · 403 · Login |
When to use this setup
Set it up in 3 steps
A step-by-step guide drawn from the ArraySubs user manual. Open the linked page for the full walkthrough and screenshots.
Add a URL rule
In Member Access → URL, add a rule, set Pattern Type = Prefix and the Pattern to your path (e.g. /members/).
Access RulesAdd exclusions and priority
List any public sub-paths in Exclusions, and set Priority (1–100, lower runs first) if rules might overlap.
Access RulesChoose the action + condition
Set the action (Redirect to pricing is common) and require Has Active Subscription.
Content Restriction
This recipe is built from these ArraySubs user-manual guides:
Notes & edge cases
Modules behind this recipe
The ArraySubs modules this setup relies on.
Member Access
Control who can see, download, and purchase content using flexible rules tied to subscriptions and roles.
Subscription Products
Create and manage simple or variable subscription products with trials, signup fees, plan logic, and lifecycle behavior.
Related setups to explore
Other configurations you can build with the same modules.
Gate URLs with regex
Match dynamic URL patterns — like /forum/board-12/ or /courses/level-3 — with a regular-expression URL rule.
Restrict pages & posts by plan
Gate any page, post, or custom post type to subscribers — show a custom message to everyone else.
Members-only product catalog
Hide or block-purchase products for non-members — a wholesale or members-only store behind a subscription.
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