Require members to input an appropriate sponsor code when checking out for a Sponsored/Group Members membership level. This will add another level of security to your membership level, ensuring that only the correct “child” accounts are created.
Note: The Sponsored Members Add On is being deprecated in favor of the new Group Accounts Add On that replaces the code-based system in Sponsored Members with more features and no-code setup.
There will be no new features added to Sponsored Members, but we will maintain the current version for now to ensure it works with the latest version of WordPress.
Currently, there is no available script to transfer a sponsored setup to Group Accounts. However, future developments may allow for this, depending on how you are using Sponsored Members.
The Code Recipe
Adding the Recipe to Your Website
You can add this recipe to your site by creating a custom plugin or using the Code Snippets plugin available for free in the WordPress repository. Read this companion article for step-by-step directions on either method.
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