Description
Timed Access Pass lets you lock content behind a clean, user-friendly gate:
NEW: Prevents code sharing by limiting simultaneous device sessions. You can sell access tiers (e.g., 1 device, 3 devices).
Free: protect one page and sell 24-hour access with a configurable device limit.
Buyer receives an access code by email.
Visitor enters the code we set a signed, secure cookie, register their session, and unlock the page.
Simple settings screen + optional shortcode [ds_tap_gate] to embed the gate anywhere.
Pro add-on (separate) unlocks:
Custom durations from 24 hours up to 30 days.
Multiple protected pages, allowing you to sell different access tiers.
Custom button text/URLs for your paywall flow.
How it works
Create a WooCommerce product for each access tier (e.g., «Pass — 1 Device»).
In Settings Timed Access Pass, choose the page to protect, set the Session Limit for that page, and paste the product URL.
When a customer buys, the plugin emails a unique code.
Entering the code on the gate registers the user’s session and grants access.
If the user tries to log in from more devices than allowed, the new device will be blocked.
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Installation
Upload and activate Timed Access Pass.
Ensure WooCommerce is active for selling passes.
Go to Settings Timed Access Pass:
Set the Session Limit (e.g., 1) to control how many devices can use a pass at once.
Select one page to protect (Free limit).
Enter the Product URL for purchase.
Publish a link to the protected page. Visitors see the gate.
FAQ
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How does it prevent code sharing?
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The plugin manages active sessions. When a user logs in with a code, it registers their device. If the number of simultaneous sessions for that code exceeds the limit you set, any new device attempting to use the code will be blocked.
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Can I sell access for 1, 3, or 5 devices?
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Yes. With the Pro version, you can protect multiple pages. This allows you to create a different product for each tier (e.g., «Pro Pass — 3 Devices»), link it to a specific page, and set the «Session Limit» for that page to 3.
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Does this add “members” or user accounts?
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No. It’s a temporary access model using codes and a secure cookie.
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Changelog
1.2.3
Fix: Moved inline CSS to a separate stylesheet and enqueued it correctly using wp_enqueue_style to comply with WordPress.org standards.
Security: Sanitized the nonce field in the form handler using sanitize_text_field(wp_unslash()) as per guidelines.
1.2.2
Tweak: Prefixed all functions, classes, and options to prevent conflicts. Updated readme and ownership details for WordPress.org review.
1.2.1
Fix: Hardened session logic for cached sites. New devices are now strictly blocked when the limit is reached.
1.2.0
New Feature: Added session management to prevent code sharing by limiting simultaneous devices.