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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/welcome-to-the-wp-sharks-community/8 "2016-01-28T15:02:43Z")
Welcome. Great to have you! :grin: What can you discuss here? You can discuss the Lite (free) or the Pro versions of our software. You can ask questions, help others solve problems, and make new friends. All we ask is th… --- ## [Custom-reg-fields.inc.php PHP 8.5 Warning](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/custom-reg-fields-inc-php-php-8-5-warning/13732)
**Author:** [@bcolflesh](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/bcolflesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/custom-reg-fields-inc-php-php-8-5-warning/13732 "2026-11-07T15:59:26Z")
Maybe related to my other post - but I see this warning when someone is accessing their s2Member member page: 2026/11/07 10:51:39 \[error\] 396717#396717: 455301 FastCGI sent in stderr: “PHP message: PHP Warning: Array t… --- ## [Custom Registration/Profile Fields PHP 8.5 Warning](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/custom-registration-profile-fields-php-8-5-warning/13731)
**Author:** [@bcolflesh](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/bcolflesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/custom-registration-profile-fields-php-8-5-warning/13731 "2026-11-07T14:36:54Z")
2026/11/07 08:53:57 \[error\] 396724#396724: \*403891 FastCGI sent in stderr: “PHP message: PHP Warning: Undefined variable $auto\_eot\_time in /mypath/to/wp-content/plugins/s2member/src/includes/classes/user-new-in.inc.php … --- ## [%%user\_email%% Replacement Code no longer working in emails](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/user-email-replacement-code-no-longer-working-in-emails/13719)
**Author:** [@Hermione](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Hermione)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/user-email-replacement-code-no-longer-working-in-emails/13719 "2026-11-07T05:03:02Z")
We use Stripe as a payment gateway. All payments are Modifications, and should generate a Modification Confirmation email to the renewing member. These emails are being generated correctly, but are not being sent because… --- ## [S2member v261106 Now Available](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-v261106-now-available/13729)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-v261106-now-available/13729 "2026-11-06T10:40:14Z")
s2Member v261106 (Framework and Pro) was released on November 6th, 2026. Unified Changelog for s2Member & s2Member Pro v261106 (Pro) Enhancement: Added optional rs (Regular Start) and sa (Starting Amount) shortcode att… --- ## [Stripe EOT Renewal/Reminder Email(s) don't update](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/stripe-eot-renewal-reminder-email-s-dont-update/13700)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/stripe-eot-renewal-reminder-email-s-dont-update/13700 "2026-11-06T03:48:57Z")
I’ve never had reason to customise the Stripe EOT Renewal/Reminder Email(s) at /wp-admin/admin.php?page=ws-plugin--s2member-pro-stripe-ops but when doing some random tinkering today I’ve discovered I can’t update the fol… --- ## [Unable to edit specific EOT reminder emails](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/unable-to-edit-specific-eot-reminder-emails/13721)
**Author:** [@rmccontent](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/rmccontent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/unable-to-edit-specific-eot-reminder-emails/13721 "2026-11-06T03:48:39Z")
Related to some of the other posts regarding EOT reminder emails… Over a year ago I setup 4 unique email messages. Currently, I can not edit any of the 4 messages. Good news is that the renewal messages are still being s… --- ## [PHP 8.5 Warning](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/php-8-5-warning/13725)
**Author:** [@bcolflesh](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/bcolflesh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/php-8-5-warning/13725 "2026-11-06T03:47:49Z")
I understand it’s a warning, but imagine it could be fatal in 8.6 which is going to be out in November. 2026/11/03 20:11:56 \[error\] 361360#361360: \*80 FastCGI sent in stderr: “PHP message: PHP Warning: Undefined array … --- ## [Allow members to view pdf files](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/allow-members-to-view-pdf-files/13709)
**Author:** [@Lester](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Lester)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/allow-members-to-view-pdf-files/13709 "2026-10-30T04:49:33Z")
I want to give members (level1) access to pdf files to view, not just download the files. The files are in the s2member-files/Articles folder I’m unsure of the url I’d use to create the link I haven’t been able to fin… --- ## [PayPal Checkout setup issue (maybe)](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/paypal-checkout-setup-issue-maybe/13705)
**Author:** [@Cralamarre](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Cralamarre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/paypal-checkout-setup-issue-maybe/13705 "2026-10-28T06:43:42Z")
Hi everyone, I updated my s2Member and Pro versions to 261017, and setup PayPal Checkout. On my site’s sign-up form, the PayPal button now opens a fancy PayPal box giving people various payment options, so that’s worki… --- ## [Need to update to S2 member pro - need an account update](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/need-to-update-to-s2-member-pro-need-an-account-update/13693)
**Author:** [@cheddabob](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/cheddabob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/need-to-update-to-s2-member-pro-need-an-account-update/13693 "2026-10-24T03:19:54Z")
Hi there, I use the s2 member plugin for my wordpress website and got a message saying I need to update to s2 member pro in my wordpress account. The problem is that an old contract worker started the account using the… --- ## [How to get update as am being told my user and pass are not correct now ](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/how-to-get-update-as-am-being-told-my-user-and-pass-are-not-correct-now/13697)
**Author:** [@tctech26swtsus](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/tctech26swtsus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/how-to-get-update-as-am-being-told-my-user-and-pass-are-not-correct-now/13697 "2026-10-24T03:09:00Z")
hello, I have purchased s2Member® Pro / Unlimited-Site License 2-3-26 incomeadminster I can’t go to the same website https://s2member.com/ any longer and it’s not allowing me to update. It says my license and username ar… --- ## [s2Member.com temporarily offline for maintenance](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-com-temporarily-offline-for-maintenance/13669)
**Author:** [@clavaque](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/clavaque)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-com-temporarily-offline-for-maintenance/13669 "2026-10-24T02:45:30Z")
I’m working on some updates to s2Member.com and have temporarily taken the website offline. Pro downloads are temporarily unavailable. If you need an urgent download, please let me know here and I’ll help you. You can … --- ## [EOT Renewal / Reminder Isn't Sent when Processing s2member auto eot system via cron](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/eot-renewal-reminder-isnt-sent-when-processing-s2member-auto-eot-system-via-cron/8362)
**Author:** [@thesimarchitect](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/thesimarchitect)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/eot-renewal-reminder-isnt-sent-when-processing-s2member-auto-eot-system-via-cron/8362 "2026-10-21T14:18:11Z")
Hi! When repeatedly using https://myurl/?s2member\_auto\_eot\_system\_via\_cron=1 I can force wordpress/s2member to process all pending to expire users to be demoted. They are demoted after I run it enough times, I receive t… --- ## [S2member v261011 Now Available](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-v261011-now-available/13655)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-v261011-now-available/13655 "2026-10-17T14:37:31Z")
s2Member v261011 (Framework and Pro) was released on October 11th, 2026. Unified Changelog for s2Member & s2Member Pro v261011 (Pro) Major Improvement: Expanded the existing Pro-Form CAPTCHA Anti-Spam Security with mul… --- ## [Help needed on various topics for S2member (pro)](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/help-needed-on-various-topics-for-s2member-pro/10228)
**Author:** [@lebye](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/lebye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/help-needed-on-various-topics-for-s2member-pro/10228 "2026-10-17T02:08:23Z")
Hi, I am struggling a bit to setup everything. I don’t find explicit docs on these topics, so maybe you can tell me. 1/ I tried a Redirect Custom URL with the \[s2Member-Profile /\] shortcode but it did not work. Is it no… --- ## [Great work Cristián 👍](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/great-work-cristian/13656)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/great-work-cristian/13656 "2026-10-12T03:30:53Z")
I just wanted to say thanks to @clavaque for all the recent updates and amendments to s2member. Good work mate! :beer::wink::+1: --- ## [Recaptcha working but I don't want it to](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/recaptcha-working-but-i-dont-want-it-to/13572)
**Author:** [@Creativologist](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Creativologist)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/recaptcha-working-but-i-dont-want-it-to/13572 "2026-10-11T22:22:43Z")
In the stripe shortcode I set captcha=“0” but it still shows. In fact it brings up the find something in the boxes to prove human which is a sales killer. How do I actually REMOVE recaptcha? d=s2member-pro-stripe-… --- ## [New users being created as level 0 in error](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/new-users-being-created-as-level-0-in-error/13644)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/new-users-being-created-as-level-0-in-error/13644 "2026-10-11T12:22:37Z")
Something since v260927 and Stripe pro forms has changed the signup process which is now creating users at level 0, despite their being purchased at a level above 0, and its then modifying the user to the desired level. … --- ## [Can expired members sign up to new membership package](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/can-expired-members-sign-up-to-new-membership-package/6389)
**Author:** [@nextoronto](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/nextoronto)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/can-expired-members-sign-up-to-new-membership-package/6389 "2026-10-11T05:11:16Z")
Hi, My client has an issue with his website that when expired members want to sign up to a new package they can’t. He’s had to delete their user account and sign them up all over again. Is there a way to have them intr… --- ## [Stripe - Payments going missing (new Cache responsible?)](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/stripe-payments-going-missing-new-cache-responsible/13627)
**Author:** [@openmtbmap](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/openmtbmap)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/stripe-payments-going-missing-new-cache-responsible/13627 "2026-10-11T05:06:37Z")
Pretty serious bug - it’s now the second time in 2 weeks that a customer paid and it shows up in the Stripe-IPN log and stripe-api.log - but is missing from gateway-core-ipn.log and s2-http-api-debug log. Relevant strip… --- ## [Prevent Card Testing - Stripe Proform](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/prevent-card-testing-stripe-proform/7633)
**Author:** [@openmtbmap](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/openmtbmap)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/prevent-card-testing-stripe-proform/7633 "2026-10-11T05:03:07Z")
For the last 3 days, some people have been using my s2member stripe form for card testing. Have you got any good idea how to best stop this without using a captcha? I got the following message from Stripe: Rest ass… --- ## [Recaptcha v2 not preventing spam registrations](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/recaptcha-v2-not-preventing-spam-registrations/9834)
**Author:** [@mbisogno](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/mbisogno)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/recaptcha-v2-not-preventing-spam-registrations/9834 "2026-10-11T04:57:32Z")
Hi all, I’ve not found an answer to this so apologies if it has been addressed elsewhere. I have s2member Pro form configured on a registration page with recaptcha (v2) here: The problem is I’m still getting two to… --- ## [Require email confirmation before payment?](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/require-email-confirmation-before-payment/13513)
**Author:** [@metricmediabob](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/metricmediabob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/require-email-confirmation-before-payment/13513 "2026-10-11T04:53:10Z")
We’re experiencing some card testing fraud and believe one solution would be to require email confirmation before allowing someone to check out/pay. Does s2Member support this, or is there a workflow that does? We are us… --- ## [Google reCaptcha won't be free anymore](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/google-recaptcha-wont-be-free-anymore/12647)
**Author:** [@thesimarchitect](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/thesimarchitect)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/google-recaptcha-wont-be-free-anymore/12647 "2026-10-11T04:51:00Z")
Just received an email from Google saying they’ll change a few things around and that there will be a usage limit on their free tier. It’s unclear if we’ll be able to just have it “break” when we reach that limit or if … --- ## [Multi-site user registration disabled after WordPress V7.0.5/V7.0.6](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/multi-site-user-registration-disabled-after-wordpress-v7-0-5-v7-0-6/13641)
**Author:** [@onepresstech](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/onepresstech)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/multi-site-user-registration-disabled-after-wordpress-v7-0-5-v7-0-6/13641 "2026-10-01T04:27:28Z")
Multi-site user registration disabled after WordPress V7.0.5/V7.0.6. Here is an AI analysis (take with a grain of salt as always…) The Problem: Why v7.0.5+ Ignores the Patches To map custom registration fields into a … --- ## [s2Member-Profile crashes for Stripe account - Log & Patch included](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-profile-crashes-for-stripe-account-log-patch-included/13575)
**Author:** [@onepresstech](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/onepresstech)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-profile-crashes-for-stripe-account-log-patch-included/13575 "2026-09-30T07:12:09Z")
Hi @clavaque , Hope you are well. I just started having an account page crash in the shortcode \[s2Member-Profile /\]. Error log is below as is a patch for the code (which you should. of course, double-check :slight\_smi… --- ## [How to reduce s2member slowing affects to our Wordpress Site?](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/how-to-reduce-s2member-slowing-affects-to-our-wordpress-site/1557)
**Author:** [@vpbay](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/vpbay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/how-to-reduce-s2member-slowing-affects-to-our-wordpress-site/1557 "2026-09-28T22:54:54Z")
Hi I believe s2member has got some slowing effects to our wordpress websites. So what we can do to reduce side affects of s2member. It is great plugin and money maker but we all do not want to effect our site performance… --- ## [New PayPal Checkout buttons](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/new-paypal-checkout-buttons/13285)
**Author:** [@clavaque](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/clavaque)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/new-paypal-checkout-buttons/13285 "2026-09-28T09:24:23Z")
I’ve been working on this for a long time now, almost full time the last weeks in order to complete it, and it’s finally done. I tried making it as simple as possible for you. The admin options require very few settin… --- ## [S2member v260927 Now Available](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-v260927-now-available/13638)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forums.wpsharks.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.wpsharks.com/t/s2member-v260927-now-available/13638 "2026-09-28T06:02:18Z")
s2Member v260927 (Framework and Pro) was released on September 27th, 2026. Unified Changelog for s2Member & s2Member Pro v260927 (Pro) Fix: Improved Stripe 3D Secure recovery when browser and webhook processing overlap… [Next page](https://forums.wpsharks.com/latest.md?page=1)