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title: "Can I manually approve member accounts?"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/restrict-content-pro/can-i-manually-approve-member-accounts/"
description: "Yes, you can! You can use  WP Approve User in conjunction with Restrict Content Pro. Install WP Approve User and user accounts will need to be manually approved…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Restrict Content Pro"
date: "2022-06-02"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Can I manually approve member accounts?

Yes, you can!

You can use [WP Approve User](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-approve-user/) in conjunction with Restrict Content Pro. Install WP Approve User and user accounts will need to be manually approved before members are able to log in and access the restricted content.

When WP Approve User is active, pending accounts will display an *Approve* link in the ***Restrict > Members*** page. Hover over a member’s username to see the actions appear and find the link *Approve*.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/file-wiuQkfEthZ-scaled.png)For members that have been approved, an *Unapproved* link will be shown:

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/file-VqMmLWM8R9-scaled.png)Members that attempt to access content before their account is approved will be shown a message that lets them know their account is pending approval from a site admin.

**Sending an email when an account is approved or unapproved**

If you would like to send an alert email to accounts when they are approved or unapproved, you may do that through the WP Approve User settings page:

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/file-D8ZeYjkeXB.png)**WP Approve User options not showing up?**

Go to ***WordPress Dashboard > Settings > General*** and enable the Membership option.

![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/file-XSFXKjv168.png)