Introduction
Access Groups are the foundation of the BuddyBoss App’s new Access Controls system. By dynamically grouping members based on their role, profile type, course enrollment, or membership plan, you can then tailor exactly which screens, content, or menus each group sees, unlocking powerful, personalized experiences for your community.
Tutorial Video
Prerequisite
Make sure you have enabled Access Controls under BuddyBoss App › Settings › Labs. Once activated, you’ll see the Access Controls menu in your admin.
Supported Conditions
Depending on your active plugins, you can build groups around members who meet any of these criteria:
- WordPress Role
- Profile Type
- Social Groups
- LearnDash Courses
- LearnDash Groups
- Membership via:
- MemberPress
- Paid Memberships Pro
- WishList Member
- WooCommerce Memberships
- Restrict Content Pro
- MemberPress
Creating an Access Group
- Go to BuddyBoss App › Access Controls in your WordPress admin.
- Click Access Groups.
- Click Add Group.
- Choose a Condition Type from the dropdown (e.g., “LearnDash Course”).
- If prompted, select the specific item (e.g., “Advanced CSS”).
- Click Save Group.
Viewing & Managing Group Members
- Recalculate on Demand: Hover a group → Recalculate Members
- Inspect Members: Tools → Recalculate Access Groups → click the member count to see who’s included
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: A new group shows zero members.
A: Click Recalculate Members on that group then refresh the page.
Q: I don’t see my membership plugin in the dropdown.
A: Ensure that plugin (e.g., WooCommerce Memberships) is active and configured before creating groups.
Q: Can a user belong to multiple access groups?
A: Yes, groups are independent, so one member can match several conditions.
Q: My changes to user roles aren’t reflected.
A: Recalculate the affected group to update its membership list.
