Role-Based Redirection Setup

Overview

Role-based redirection automatically sends different user roles to appropriate pages after login. Administrators go to the admin dashboard, subscribers to member content, customers to their account pages—all automatically.

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Why Use Role-Based Redirection?

Benefits

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Access Role-Based Redirection Settings

Step 1: Navigate to Settings

WordPress Admin → Settings → Attributes User Access

Step 2: Find Login & Redirection Section

Look for "Login & Redirection Settings"

Step 3: Locate Role-Based Redirects

Scroll to "Role-Based Redirects" panel

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Setting Up Basic Redirects

Configure Redirects for Each Role

Administrator:

Redirect URL: /wp-admin/
Default: WordPress admin dashboard
Recommended: Keep default or use /admin-dashboard/

Editor:

Redirect URL: /wp-admin/edit.php
Default: Posts management
Recommended: /content-management/ or keep default

Author:

Redirect URL: /wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=post
Default: Their posts
Recommended: /my-articles/ or /author-dashboard/

Contributor:

Redirect URL: /wp-admin/edit.php
Default: Posts (can't publish)
Recommended: /draft-submissions/ or keep default

Subscriber:

Redirect URL: /member-content/
Default: None (uses site homepage)
Recommended: /member-dashboard/ or /my-account/

Customer (WooCommerce):

Redirect URL: /my-account/
Default: WooCommerce account page
Recommended: Keep default or /customer-portal/

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Common Redirect Scenarios

Scenario 1: Membership Site

Goal: All members see their dashboard, admins see admin area

Configuration:

Administrator → /wp-admin/
Editor → /wp-admin/
Subscriber → /member-dashboard/

Create Required Pages:

• Member Dashboard page at /member-dashboard/
• Include: Welcome message, member content links, profile link

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Scenario 2: E-Commerce Store

Goal: Customers see orders, staff see management tools

Configuration:

Administrator → /wp-admin/
Shop Manager → /wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=shop_order
Customer → /my-account/

WooCommerce Integration:

• Customer redirect uses WooCommerce account page
• Shop Manager sees orders immediately

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Scenario 3: Educational Platform

Goal: Students see courses, instructors see teaching tools

Configuration:

Administrator → /wp-admin/
Instructor (custom role) → /instructor-dashboard/
Student (subscriber) → /student-portal/

Custom Pages Needed:

• Instructor Dashboard: Course management, student progress
• Student Portal: Enrolled courses, assignments, grades

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Scenario 4: Multi-Author Blog

Goal: Writers see their posts, editors see all content

Configuration:

Administrator → /wp-admin/
Editor → /wp-admin/edit.php
Author → /my-articles/
Contributor → /pending-submissions/

Custom Pages:

• My Articles: Author's published posts
• Pending Submissions: Contributor's drafts awaiting review

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Scenario 5: Business Intranet

Goal: Employees see relevant department pages

Configuration:

Administrator → /wp-admin/
HR Staff (custom role) → /hr-dashboard/
Employee (subscriber) → /employee-portal/
Manager (editor) → /management-dashboard/

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Advanced Configuration

Priority System

When a user has multiple roles, redirects follow this priority:

Priority Order:

1. Administrator (highest priority)
2. Editor
3. Author
4. Contributor
5. Subscriber
6. Customer (lowest priority)

Example: If a user is both Editor and Subscriber, they'll use the Editor redirect.

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Fallback Redirects

If no role-specific redirect is set:

System uses homepage (/) as fallback

To set a custom fallback:

1. Go to Settings → Reading
2. Set "Default Login Redirect"
3. Enter fallback URL (e.g., /dashboard/)

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Testing Your Redirects

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Creating Destination Pages

Page Requirements

1. Create Pages First

Before setting redirects, create destination pages in WordPress

2. Set Appropriate Permissions

Use plugin settings or shortcodes to restrict page access

3. Add Relevant Content

Include role-appropriate navigation, links, and resources

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Example: Member Dashboard Page

Page Creation:

1. Create new page: "Member Dashboard"
2. Set permalink: /member-dashboard/
3. Add content:

<h2>Welcome to Your Dashboard</h2>

<div className="dashboard-links">
    <a href="/member-content/">Access Member Content</a>
    <a href="/account/">My Account Settings</a>
    <a href="/support/">Get Support</a>

[recent_member_content limit="5"]

4. Restrict to Subscribers:

Use Attributes User Access shortcode:
<Callout kind="warning">
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Custom Role Redirects

Adding Custom Role Support

If using custom roles (e.g., from membership plugins):

1. Custom role appears automatically in redirect settings
2. Configure redirect URL for custom role
3. Priority follows alphabetical order for custom roles

Example: "Premium Member" Role

Configuration:
Premium Member → /premium-content/

Create page at /premium-content/ with premium features

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Integration with Other Features

WooCommerce Integration

Automatic:

• "Customer" role recognized automatically
• Redirect to /my-account/ recommended
• Works with WooCommerce account pages

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Membership Plugin Integration

Compatible with:

• MemberPress
• Restrict Content Pro
• Paid Memberships Pro
• WooCommerce Memberships

Setup:

1. Membership plugin creates custom roles
2. Configure redirects for those roles
3. Test with member accounts

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articleRelated articles

• Understanding WordPress User Roles
• Creating Destination Pages for Redirects
• Login Settings Configuration
• Shortcode Examples and Use Cases