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Paid Memberships Pro has a number of ways that you can control the allowed format and structure of usernames for new members. In this recipe, we show you how to restrict certain words or strings in usernames.

This tutorial is especially useful if your membership site shows usernames in frontend features. For example, if your site has a community forum, directory, or connects to a third-party platform like Discord, you can use this code to preserve the quality of your membership by blocking unwanted terms in their displayed names.

This content requires a premium membership plan.