How to use conditional short code

#1

I want to hide a “Join Here” button from logged in users. I see all the fun stuff at: [

[s2If /] Simple Shortcode Conditionals | s2Member®](https://s2member.com/kb-article/s2if-simple-shortcode-conditionals/)

I’m new to s2member / php and need to ask – Where does all this code exist? I don’t know what file to edit to add short code on whether or not to display a button. An example of hiding a button to logged in users with level 0 or higher would be appreciated.

Thanks!

#2

I think I can answer my own question on hiding a button. I found this technique that does not use short code by creating a child theme, a couple of classes in functions.php and using CSS.

[Display Conditional Content with Elementor for Logged In/Out Users https://lytboxacademy.com/display-conditional-content-with-elementor/

Maybe my question strays from the s2member product, but if I want to use s2member levels in my logic, if this the technique I should be using? Thanks!

#3

I use Elementor and use the conditionals very often.
If you want to display something to non-logged in members, you can just use something super simple, like this:

[s2If !is_user_logged_in()]
content for the not-logged in visitor like a button or a reminder to log in
[/s2If]

and if you want to display something else for the logged in members (the difference is the exclamation mark that means “not”):

[s2If is_user_logged_in()]
content for the logged in members
[/s2If]

I use that very often to remind members to log in, or for non-members to join, and I also have some exclusive content for the members themselves.

#4

Thank you very much for the simple answer. Love simplicity! Where does this short code go when wanting to control the visibility of the button? Thank you! Bob

#5

Oh, I guess you are using a button widget in Elementor? I have not used that myself. However, I know of an additional plugin for Elementor called Dynamic Visibility (very convenient plugin) that has the option for Custom Condition with their paid version. I use that plugin often for date/time conditions (available with the free version).

If you are able to use an html or a text widget to insert your button, then, you can use that shortcode as is.

#6

To follow-up on what I did – I have a strong desire to stay out of php code to keep upgrade issues minimized. So, I found a plugin: Restrict for Elementor that provided a free solution to control visibility.

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