How to customize the profile fields based on profile type within the Platform?

[@smarterink1]

at playback 5:29, Buddyboss can assign wordpress role to each profile type. Say, if each profile type is assign to different wordpress role, when user profile is changed, does the assigned wordpress role get changed too automatically? Does this wordpress role change get updated in "Users" in wordpress dashboard? Thanks.

[@NeXusAG]

Hi. Do you have any forum or group where we can ask questions about the plugin? The question is - how can i prevent users from changing the type of profile that they chose initially during registration or that they have already changed 1 time? I explain why this is necessary. Let's say we have a job plugin. To view contacts in a resume, you need to have an employer profile type. And here such a nuance arises - that any user can safely change their current profile type to an employer and find out the personal contacts of users in a resume. I need to disable this if they already have a different profile type. To protect user privacy.

[@BuddybossWP]

Hello, you can join our Facebook group here: facebook.com/groups/buddyboss/ As for the profile type question you can check this link for a tutorial on disabling/enabling permissions for your users to self-select their own Profile Type during registration and while editing their profile, via a profile field. www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/profiles/profile-types/

[@amits.1757]

Is the plugin BuddyPress Member Types Pro compatible with BuddyBoss for the purpose of adding multiple profile types to a single profile? Also, will it show the multiple profile type indicators/ tags in the profile header?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hi, currently, it is only possible to have a one profile type via BuddyBoss, however, if you are using BuddyPress Member Types Pro plugin, we suggest contacting the developer here if this will be possible: buddydev.com/support/forums/

[@onetruemyth]

Hey BuddyBoss, thank you for your always quick replies as I've asked a few questions via youtube tutorials. Is it possible to link/affiliate different profile types together? For example, if I have a site that has "business" and "employee" as profile types, is it possible to have an option where the "employee" profile type can link/affiliate themselves to the "business" profile type that they are employed by? Hope that makes sense. In other words, if I am "John Smith" and work for "Company X" and I have a profile & my company also has a profile, can I select "Company X" as my employer so other members can see where I work? Please let me know if I need to be more clear.

[@amits.1757]

Is it possible to have an appointment booking system that can be accessed from within BuddyBoss dashboard where members can book one or more coaching sessions with the coaches of their choice?

[@BuddybossWP]

There is currently no built-in feature for Appointment Booking system but there are various WordPress plugins that provide Appointment/Booking feature. Feel free to check it in WordPress repository. Please note that the plugins we have tested or provide a special integration with are listed here: www.buddyboss.com/integrations/ Other plugins should work fine but the theme will not have any built-in styling to make them look nice if they have a front end interface.

[@Invictimvs]

Thank you for this! How do I set for my members to self-select and where does that option appear, also when? I've ticket the box allowing it, yet I couldn't find the option to select profile type as a user. Thank you for your help!

[@BuddybossWP]

Hi Milan, can you submit a support ticket at my.buddyboss.com so our team can look at your website? Thank you.

[@kumbackquatsta]

what's the use cases for different profile types vs member types? why would i need one over the other?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hello, kindly advise that the Profile Types and Member Types are the same things.

[@kumbackquatsta]

are there short codes to reveal profile fields? i'd like to display by profile type with a specific profile field value (radio)

[@BuddybossWP]

Hey, you may use this plugin for this feature. www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/integrations/buddypress-add-ons/bp-profile-shortcodes-extra/?no_frame=1

[@kumbackquatsta]

@@BuddybossWP the plugin has not been updated for 2 years and only tested up to wp 5.2. alternatives?

[@BuddybossWP]

You can still test this plugin even though it's not receiving an update. The plugin is still integrated into the platform. Alternatively, you may check the WordPress plugin repository, however, we cannot guarantee 100% compatibility with our plugins since we haven't tested it yet and are not listed on our integration list. Here is the link: wordpress.org/plugins/

[@maksymskachkov1098]

Hey @BuddyBoss, thanks for the video, one question. We have an option "Hide all members of this type from Members Directory" but how to hide all members of another types from Members Directory? Thanks

[@BuddybossWP]

Hi Maksym, each profile type should have the "Hide all members of this type from Members Directory" option, You just need to check that for each of the profile type that you want to be hidden.

[@astechnologies7189]

How can i use this feature in font end and allows users to chose there profile types. Can I let them chose there profile types on sing up?

[@BuddybossWP]

Yes, user can select profile type upon registration. You just have to add profile type in your Sign up page. You may check this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6C2nqp_aZ14mKs on how to configure all of the profile field data that members can enter on their profiles.

[@astechnologies7189]

@@BuddybossWP Thank you so much man for helping me

[@gamerfriendlyproductions6805]

do you have a way in a plugin or in this plugin or can you add it where you can have multiple profile type selectors where you can name them or on one selector its done by admin only which would based on their membership, like basic or intermediate or pro, so you can seperate them by what membership then on a seperate selector we can allow them to select this one and allow multiple options at one time so for instance in a gaming website we could seperate them by the platform they play on playstation, pc , xbox, nintendo, strado, etc can pick one or multiple then when some one searches people they could search a pro member on pc or a basic member on playstation or any member on xbox or any member on playstation or pc and their is a profile type set up for both analogies which could be anything but we cant put them on the same list selector of types.. is there something you have already for doing that with this profile type plugin or can you make one..

[@BuddybossWP]

Please be advised that the BuddyBoss Profile type and a Membership role are completely different. The platform's profile type feature cannot be connected to their membership and segregate the users' profile type based on what they purchased. We have not tested plugins of this purpose extensively to work with our theme and platform as well and this may requires custom work.

[@seanbartley4354]

Can you have a member assigned to more than one profile type? For example, I want to set up a school community website that will have both a business network directory, and also an alumni directory But some members of the business network are also ex-students. But both networks will appear as two separate directories on the website.

[@BuddybossWP]

A member is only able to have one profile type at this time.

[@verysimplechris]

Hi, Is there a way for an admin to have a profile type that is assigned to another uer role? For example if I have the profile type consultant and assign that type to the role, consultant (a custom role for a membership site). A site admin is both a consultant and admin but I am unable to assign them the profile type consultant if they are a wp admin.

[@devisistech]

How did you make the dashboard(on the left) for the profiles.?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hi. If you are referring to the dashboard in the backend, it's from WordPress. But if you are referring to the menu on the left in the frontend, you can watch this tutorial on how to edit & style the BuddyPanel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWTHcmmOnbmanrc

[@calmfamily]

Hello, Please can you tell me how to add member types to the tabs at the top of the member directory. Where is has options for all member, my connections etc, I want users to be able to select a specific profile type here. thank you

[@BuddybossWP]

Hello, at this time, we do not have that out of the box option to add a Profile/Member types tab in that specific area and this may fall under custom work. Currently, we only have a drop down filter option to list all users that has the same profile type in the members directory.

[@gobrad]

In the teacher/student examples, is this something only the admin assigns to a user, or can the user choose this on registration... ? Also... it would be good if I could after a person upon registration they click a radio button yes or no option, .. (yes) would automatically assign a specific profile type.... for instance click YES for teacher, electrician, doctor etc etc and in selection they’re assigned that type

[@BuddybossWP]

This already requires custom work as we do not have this built-in functionality at the moment. If we get enough requests for this feature, we'll consider building into the product.

[@gobrad]

@@BuddybossWP wow that’s great news... Hopefully you do this as it will be a great addition!! Pleaeeeese!! ☺️🙏

[@NouxGaming]

Hello, is it possible to get rid of the "Joined May 2020" or the Join Date on user's profile?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hi! Please send us a support ticket from your BuddyBoss account with the full details of your inquiry so we can properly assist you. Thank you!

[@gerhardsmith8814]

Hi @Buddyboss .... Can it be set up that the site admin can view all "private" fields not available to the public? In other words, we require members to provide us with the information we need, but that should not be made public? Can you please clarify?

[@BuddybossWP]

Yes, you can. When creating a profile fields, you have the option to change the visibility to ONLY ME - prnt.sc/y1h59h. Meaning, only admins and on user's end can only see/view that certain Profile Fields. Please check our tutorial regarding Profile Fields here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6C2nqp_aZ14mKs

[@gerhardsmith8814]

@@BuddybossWP Thank You.

[@officialsavvyj]

is there a way on sign up for users to choose the profile type they want? Im not seeing that.

[@BuddybossWP]

Please send us a support ticket from your BuddyBoss account with the full details of this issue so we can properly assist you and check your site further. Thank you!

[@TerriRylander]

How can a profile type determine which profile fields to present the user at registration if the user is registering for the first time and there is no profile type set yet?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hey Terri, By default the registration form will either show 'the default profile type' fields, or the fields that apply to 'a user with no profile type'. More information can be found on our follow up video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnusqpuQlLWAj5I

[@Nightshade-333]

Hello. I want my members to be able to correct entries that they published in case they make spelling errors, etc. How can I allow that? You will notice that Facebook allows corrections and makes note of how the post was corrected. Also, I want the cover photos to be larger. 225px is unreasonable small.

[@BuddybossWP]

Currently, we do not have a built-in auto-correct system in our platform but we will consider this as a suggestion while for making the cover photo larger, kindly submit a support ticket at BuddyBoss.com so that our team can better serve you on this matter. Thanks!

[@pictureswithstories4362]

Profile types is available in free version or do we need an add on?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hello, the profile types feature is added even on the free version. You may check the details here: www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/profiles/profile-types/

[@mastertric]

Hi, is it possible to see the list of users who do not have a profile type?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hello Andrés, yes, you can see a list of users that doesn't have any profile types. Go to the WordPress dashboard >> Users >> All Users. You can see a column for the users who have and don't have a profile type on the page.

[@mastertric]

@@BuddybossWP ohh I understand, but I just want to see the list of the ones without user type, is there any way to do it?

[@BuddybossWP]

Creating a new condition to sort this requires custom work as we do not have this built-in functionality at the moment. If we get enough requests for this feature, we'll consider building into the product.

[@newhomeout4629]

Can we edit the color of the profile type button on the profile page?

[@BuddybossWP]

@Newhomeout Please use this CSS: .users-header .bp-member-type { background: #fffff; }

[@stockify2790]

@@BuddybossWP How can I make the color of the "button" dependant of the profile type?

[@chengray7490]

Hi, I wonder if any profile field for upload pdf files, such student certificate? Or any field for input country? If no, do you have any recommendation of another plugin which can be integrated with BuddyBoss

[@BuddybossWP]

You could create your own profile field for Country. You can also use our Location plugin if you want to add fields that sync with Google data to auto-complete the country and other location data www.buddyboss.com/product/locations-for-buddypress/. We do not have a field for adding PDF files into the profile field area.

[@propertunity]

@BuddyBoss, is there the ability to tag same user with multiple member types? Is it something fairly easy to implement?

[@propertunity]

or create a taxonomy of 'skills' for profile types if profile type is a custom post type?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hi! Unfortunately, this is not possible at the moment. It may require custom work should you want to achieve this. Though, this sounds like it might be a great idea for a feature request or enhancement, make sure you've submitted your insight to our product board here so our product team can review it: bit.ly/BBIdeas

[@kumbackquatsta]

it would make sense to have these similar profile types and profile type fields, extended to the group types paradigm

[@BuddybossWP]

If we get enough requests for this feature, we'll consider building into the product. We'll pass the suggestion to product team.

[@gamerfriendlyproductions6805]

@@BuddybossWP would like that myself just remember the more features you have regardless if you get enough people to inquire about it not to many will take the time to message you with inquires cause they feel its might waste their time but if you have a product with this already in it, more eyes will follow your product cause it may be what they are looking for .. i would also like to see that you can install a multiple profile type where one profile type might show there difference in what type of membership like teacher or student or free account or payed membership but in the name of your memberships like basic and premium then if someone had a gaming theme it another selection separated from the teacher student membership profile type there would be another one for PlayStation member, xbox member, or pc member. if we had the ability to add as many profile type selectors where you could search a teacher in the pc by on one selector select teacher and on the other scroll past plastation and hit pc. on profile it would have several tags for here's a student who is a PlayStation but make it to allow selecting multiple like they play PlayStation pc and xbox , and make it where they can select there own on the platform but not on the student this is an option set up in membership. same with the group

[@KayTelleHoel]

"You can have it assigned to them when they register." How? I have added the profile type to the registration fields, but it is not shown on the registration page.

[@BuddybossWP]

Can you please submit a support ticket so we can test on your actual website. This is the type of issue that requires us to login and see if we can reproduce on your site. Thanks!

[@KayTelleHoel]

@@BuddybossWP John at Support help me fix it. Had to enable users to change the setting.

[@DaveCharbonneau1]

Is there a feature or plugin to auto-forward on login based on Profile Type?

[@BuddybossWP]

We do not have this functionality yet out of the box. You are free to try any third-party plugin you may find for this purpose but please know that we have not tested plugins of this purpose extensively to work with our theme and platform.

[@communitysailingschool80]

LoginWP (Formerly Peter's Login Redirect)

[@shenkwen]

Is profile type about the same thing with user role?

[@BuddybossWP]

Hi, they are basically the same thing when it comes to assigning or organizing users on your site.

[@huesoamz]

There is a way to hide that field from registration? I dont want Users choice their profile type, I prefer follow the default option on the backend, like all Subscribers= specific profile type, there is a way to Hide from register?

[@BuddybossWP]

You have to manually add it to the register page, otherwise it will not be there.

[@MehdiEllamrani]

Hello @BuddyBoss, thanks for the video, i can't enable Types of profiles => 403 Forbidden Access to this resource on the server is denied!

[@BuddybossWP]

Hello Mehdi, you may check this article to fix the 403 Forbidden error: www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-fix-the-403-forbidden-error-in-wordpress/

[@BarnabasAdedoyin]

Must the profile types plugin be used? Also, which membership plugin is suited for BB? Thanks greatly for the video

[@BuddybossWP]

Profile Type is a built in function of the BuddyBoss Platform. About the membership plugins, we have recommended plugins for creating membership levels. These are MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, WooCommerce Memberships, and Memberium. You watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5PMimmvoreCm5I

[@BuddybossWP]

We also have added support recently for Wishlist Member. All of these plugins have their own pros and cons. Wishlist has an integration they built specifically for BuddyBoss. MemberPress and Paid Memberships Pro both have BuddyPress integrations which work as expected with BuddyBoss. These are all good general purpose membership plugins. -- I would only recommend WooCommerce Memberships if you have a reason you want to keep all shopping unified in WooCommerce. And I would only recommend Memberium if you are trying to integrate with InfusionSoft / Keap or ActiveCampaign (these are CRMs)

[@alexvassilatos]

Hey @BuddyBoss, thanks for the video, one question, is there a way to have the "Profile type Label" showing next to the Avatar on the forums discussions, or is it only meant to be visible in the user's profile pages? Our goal would be the users in the forum to quickly see which answers are legit right away by seeing if the answer comes from a legit "Teacher".

[@BuddybossWP]

This is not an option out of the box. If you wanted to do it with some template overrides it would be pretty straightforward.

[@nicolemangaliso329]

@buddyboss , do you have any template suggestions that can help achieve this? I also need a way for the profile type to appear next to username in activity feed

[@andyng1011]

Buddyboss, thanks for the video. Can buddyboss add business page for users - like Linkedin and Facebook - that would be great!

[@BuddybossWP]

We get this request a lot. I am sure we will come back to this eventually and provide a solution.

[@alystdesign]

Hello BuddyBoss team, can a user have limited access to certain courses depending on their profile type. Example, a user with "Government Worker" profile type will have access to certain courses.

[@BuddybossWP]

This is not yet available out of the box, although you may install a membership plugin like MemberPress for creating membership levels to protect the content your users are accessing, and at the same time have the ability to charge your users based on their membership levels. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2iWgamYf7V3g5o

[@EricsonSWeah]

Beautiful!

[@BuddybossWP]

Thank you Ericson!

[@dinukapeter8689]

How can we enable profile following feature ?

[@BuddybossWP]

Go to BuddyBoss > Settings > Activity. Then enable the "Follow" option.

[@dinukapeter8689]

@@BuddybossWP Thank You 🤗

[@tekalegngeneneabera1686]

How to creat Different Post Options Like A Teacher And Student I need Post Teacher Only Don't Post Students how to creat that system Please????

[@BuddybossWP]

Please send us a support ticket from your BuddyBoss account with the full details of this one so we can properly assist you. Thank you!

[@bkunal88]

How can I let teachers to create their own courses from LearnDash ? without giving them admin access?

[@BuddybossWP]

You will need the Multiple Instructors add-on for LearnDash to allows users to create their own LearnDash courses on your site. www.learndash.com/add-on/multiple-instructors/

[@rueymsmith]

I find it interesting that in your video you have three aspects (tabs) but in the out-of-the-box version there is are only profile fields and profile navigation, giving the purchaser no way of adding other admins or students.

[@BuddybossWP]

In the beginning of the video we show how to enable Profile Types, which then adds the third tab for managing profile types.

[@willperrymusic]

This is amazing

[@BuddybossWP]

Thank you!

[@kumbackquatsta]

buddyboss needs to heavily expand the social media options profile field to include more platforms like tiktok, douyin etc.

[@BuddybossWP]

Thank you for your feedback. We will note on this. Make sure you've submitted your insight to our product board here so our product team can review it: bit.ly/BBIdeas

[@kumbackquatsta]

@@BuddybossWP how do i create an account?

[@BuddybossWP]

If you are going to submit a feature request or idea, head over to www.buddyboss.com/roadmap and click the + Submit idea button to suggest a new feature. As for creating a BuddyBoss account, you may visit this link: www.buddyboss.com/pricing/