JianShuo

I created my first plugin when I created my CEO Blog. The problem is obvious: I am going to have a CEO blog where I can share my thoughts with the team frequently. I tried to write a different blog, and I found it is just impossible to maintain two. So I decided to put it on to my own personal blog.
Although most of the articles are public in nature, I do have something that I hope to disclose to the general public later. I don’t want to have complicated OAuth based verification. A simple IP based restriction is good enough. There is no simple solution so I wrote one myself.

IP Only

Restrict access only to specific IP address. Other visitors will see a message. The article is hidden from feed as well.

Haste

Invite Codes for Contact Form 7 is an innovative add-on for the popular <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/" rel="ugc">Contact Form 7</a> plugin that adds a new layer of control by allowing form submissions only when a valid invite code is entered. 
This plugin is perfect for events, giveaways, private registrations, exclusive content, and more. 
By leveraging invite codes, you can ensure that only authorized users can submit your forms, enhancing security and exclusivity.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
📋 Invite Code Management: Admins can easily create, view, and manage invite codes within the WordPress dashboard. 
🔑 Unique Code Generator: A customizable generator allows users to create unique codes with parameters like prefix, postfix, length, and allowed characters/symbols. 
🔄 Import & Export: Admins can import invite codes in bulk and export existing codes into CSV files for backup or marketing purposes. 
⏳ Expiration & Usage Limits: Codes can have expiration dates and usage limits for added control. 
📝 Invite Code Validation: Limit form submissions to users with a valid invite code. 
🌐 Localization Support: Fully translatable, supporting multiple languages for global usability.
<h3>Use cases</h3>
📅 Event-Driven Forms: Ideal for event registrations, RSVPs, or exclusive access to webinars. 
🎁 Coupons for Giveaways: Distribute unique codes for contest entries or giveaways, ensuring only authorized participants can join. 
🔒 Exclusive Content Access: Provide codes for members-only content or restricted access events. 
🔗 Seamless Integration: Works seamlessly with Contact Form 7, keeping the user experience familiar and easy.
<h3>Installation and Configuration</h3>
This plugin is an add-on for Contact Form 7. Make sure you have Contact Form 7 installed before installing this plugin. You can find Contact Form 7 here: https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/
To install Invite Codes for Contact Form 7 follow these steps: 
1. Upload the entire <code>invite-codes-for-contact-form-7</code> folder to the <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory. 
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen (Plugins > Installed Plugins). 
3. Configure the invite codes via Invite Codes submenu in the Contact menu. 
4. The manual in the Instructions tab guides you through all the options and settings.
<h3>QuickStart</h3>
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<li>Open the Invite Codes plugin via WordPress Menu > Contact > Invite Codes</li>
<li>Go to the Codes Generator tab, select your options and click on Generate Codes</li>
<li>Copy the codes by clicking on the button Copy Codes to Clipboard and go to the Import tab</li>
<li>Paste the codes in the Invite codes form, select maximum usage and expiry date (optional) and click on the button Import Invite Codes</li>
<li>Create or edit the form you want to use the invite codes on via WordPress Menu > Contact > Contact Forms</li>
<li>Inside the form add the Invite Codes placeholder. Eg: Unique code[text* invite_code placeholder “Enter your unique code”]</li>
<li>Save the form. It’s recommended to test the form with a test code.</li>
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Invite Codes for Contact Form 7

A plugin that adds invite codes functionality to Contact Form 7.

IP Only vs Invite Codes for Contact Form 7