Where enabled, public member accounts give visitors access to member features. They are separate from CMS editor and administrator accounts.

How to use it

1. Open the Members module if it is available to your account.
2. Review member details and the status or access controls provided by the module.
3. Check the website’s registration, sign-in and password-recovery journey.
4. Test protected content using the intended member account.
5. Sign out and confirm that restricted content is still protected.

Before you finish

Do not create a CMS administrator account for a visitor who only needs member access. Registration and access rules depend on the website’s configuration.

Related guides

• CMS accounts and permissions
• Adding a CMS user
• Managing an existing CMS user
• The administration sidebar