How to create gated content on wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to create gated content on wordpress: step-by-step guide
Head over to your WordPress admin area and select "Plugins."
Search for "MailOptin" in the plugin search bar. Click "Install Now" and "Activate."
Navigate to the toolbar, select "MailOptin," and click "Optin Campaigns."
Click the "Add New" button located next to "Optin Campaigns."
Select "IN-POST" and choose a template you want to use for your Optin form.
Set up your template as desired. Proceed with activating the content lock feature by clicking "Configuration."
Enable the "Lock Content Below Optin" option, then choose the content block style you'd like to apply.
Select "Display Rules" to automatically configure content locking by establishing the display conditions for this MailOptin campaign.
Quick answer: To create gated content in WordPress, install and activate the MailOptin plugin, create a new In-Post optin campaign with a chosen template, configure the content lock settings by enabling the lock option and selecting a block style, and set up display rules.
About this WordPress tutorial
Lock exclusive pages in WordPress by installing MailOptin, building an optin campaign, and enabling the content locking feature. This guide shows how to create gated content on wordpress in 8 steps, starting with "Head over to your WordPress admin area and select 'Plugins'" and finishing with "Select 'Display Rules' to automatically configure content locking by establishing the d...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create gated content on wordpress?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Crop an Image in Wordpress, How to Customize a WordPress Theme and How to Customize the WordPress Site Without Coding. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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