# Restricting content to group members

URL: https://wpusermanager.com/article/347-restricting-content-to-group-members/
Last updated: 2026-10-07

There are two ways to keep content for the members of particular groups: a shortcode for part of a page, and the Content Restriction addon for whole posts and pages. Only approved members count: people who are pending approval or invited don't get access.

Part of a page: the shortcode
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Wrap the content in `[wpum_restrict_to_user_groups]`, with the IDs of the groups that can see it:

```
[wpum_restrict_to_user_groups groups="12,34"]
This is only for members of group 12 or group 34.
[/wpum_restrict_to_user_groups]

```

Being a member of any one of the listed groups is enough. You'll find a group's ID in the URL when you edit it in the dashboard (`post.php?post=12`).

Everyone else sees "This content is available to members only. Please login or register to view this area." To show nothing instead, add `show_message="no"`.

In the classic editor, the WPUM shortcode button has a **Specific groups only content** option that builds the shortcode for you.

Developers can change the message with the `wpum_content_restriction_message` filter.

Whole posts and pages: the Content Restriction addon
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With the [Content Restriction addon](https://wpusermanager.com/addons/content-restriction/) (paid) active, the restriction settings on posts, pages and custom post types have two more options:

- **Restriction by Group Membership**: the groups whose members can see the content.
- **Group Roles**: limit it further to members with a group role (Member, Moderator or Admin). Leave it blank for any role.

Related: [Getting started with the Groups addon](https://wpusermanager.com/article/247-getting-started-with-the-groups-addon/).