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Configuration

Account verification works out of the box after installation, but you can adjust it — along with the email template, activation page styling, and security settings — from LoginBerry → Account Verification.

Account Verification settings screen

  • Enable Account Verification - turn the whole feature on or off
  • Block Dashboard Access for Unverified Users - also redirects unverified users away from wp-admin (users with manage_options are always exempt)
  • Automatically Verify User on WooCommerce Order Creation - see WooCommerce Integration below

Email Template Customization​

Default Email Template​

LoginBerry uses a responsive HTML email template with:

  • Large, easy-to-read 6-digit code
  • Direct activation link
  • Mobile-friendly formatting
  • Clean, professional design

Template Location:

wp-content/plugins/loginberry/templates/activation-email.php

Default activation email with the 6-digit code

Override Email Template​

Create custom template in your theme:

  1. Create Directory:

    wp-content/themes/your-theme/loginberry/

  2. Copy Template:

    • Copy activation-email.php from plugin to theme folder

  3. Edit Template:

    • Customize HTML, styling, text
    • Keep activation code variable: <?php echo $activation_code; ?>
    • Keep activation link variable: <?php echo $activation_link; ?>

Activation Page Customization​

Page Content​

The activation page uses shortcode: [loginberry_account_activate]

Customize surrounding content:

<!-- wp:heading {"level":1} -->
<h1>Verify Your Email</h1>
<!-- /wp:heading -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>We sent a 6-digit code to your email address. Please enter it below to activate your account.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:shortcode -->
[loginberry_account_activate]
<!-- /wp:shortcode -->

<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Didn't receive the code? Check your spam folder or contact <a href="mailto:support@yoursite.com">support@yoursite.com</a></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Custom Styling​

Add CSS via Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS:

/* Activation Form Container */
.loginberry-activation-form {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    padding: 30px;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Input Field */
.loginberry-activation-form input[type="text"] {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 2px solid #0073aa;
    border-radius: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 8px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Submit Button */
.loginberry-activation-form button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0073aa;
    color: white;
    font-size: 18px;
    padding: 15px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.loginberry-activation-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: #005a87;
}

/* Error Messages */
.loginberry-error {
    color: #dc3232;
    background: #fff0f0;
    padding: 10px;
    border-left: 4px solid #dc3232;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

/* Success Messages */
.loginberry-success {
    color: #46b450;
    background: #f0fff4;
    padding: 10px;
    border-left: 4px solid #46b450;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

/* Attempt Counter */
.loginberry-attempts {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

Security Settings​

Failed Attempt Limit​

Current: Fixed at 15 attempts Status: Customization planned for future release

What happens at 15 attempts:

  • Account automatically locked
  • User cannot enter code
  • Admin must unlock account manually
Coming Soon

Future versions will allow custom attempt limits (e.g., 3, 5, 10, 20).

Advanced Customization​

Custom Activation Page URL​

Current: Fixed to /account-activate/ Status: Customization planned

Coming Soon

Future versions will support custom activation page URLs.

Custom Redirect After Activation​

Current: No redirect (stays on activation page) Status: Customization planned

Coming Soon

Configure custom redirect URL after successful activation (e.g., dashboard, profile page).

Skip Verification for Existing Users​

Current: All users must verify Status: Feature planned

Coming Soon

Option to automatically verify existing users, requiring verification only for new registrations.

WooCommerce Integration​

Auto-Verify Paid Customers​

Enable Automatically Verify User on WooCommerce Order Creation in LoginBerry → Account Verification to skip email verification for customers who check out:

  • Customer creates an account during checkout
  • Customer places an order
  • Account is automatically marked as verified, skipping the activation email
  • Check Only for paid orders to require payment (not just order creation) before auto-verifying

Free/standard registrations (not created via checkout) still require the normal 6-digit email verification.

Email Delivery Optimization​

SMTP Configuration​

For reliable email delivery, configure SMTP:

Recommended plugins:

Providers:

  • Gmail (free, 500 emails/day)
  • SendGrid (free, 100 emails/day)
  • Mailgun (free, 5,000 emails/month)
  • Amazon SES (very low cost)

Email Sending Best Practices​

  1. Use SMTP - More reliable than PHP mail()
  2. Verify SPF/DKIM - Prevent emails being marked as spam
  3. Test Regularly - Send test emails to different providers
  4. Monitor Bounce Rate - Check email delivery logs
  5. Add Support Link - Help users who don't receive email

Performance Optimization​

Caching Considerations​

Exclude activation page from caching:

Most caching plugins should automatically exclude form pages, but if needed:

WP Rocket:

Cache → Never Cache URLs → Add: /account-activate/

W3 Total Cache:

Page Cache → Never cache the following pages: /account-activate/

LiteSpeed Cache:

Cache → Do Not Cache URIs: /account-activate/

Database Optimization​

LoginBerry uses minimal database resources:

  • 4 user meta fields per user
  • No custom database tables
  • Lightweight queries

User meta fields:

  • _berrypress_user_activated
  • _berrypress_activation_code
  • _berrypress_activation_attempts
  • _berrypress_account_locked

Configuration Checklist​

After installation, verify:

  • ✅ Activation page created at /account-activate/
  • ✅ Shortcode added to activation page
  • ✅ SMTP plugin configured (recommended)
  • ✅ Test email sent successfully
  • ✅ Test user registration completed
  • ✅ Admin column visible in Users list
  • ✅ Custom CSS added (if needed)
  • ✅ Activation page excluded from cache

Next Steps​