Preview not availableRole-Based Payment / Shipping Methods for WooCommerce
Version 2.5.0
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Product details
- Version on file
- 2.5.0
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Released
- 2022/01/27
- File size
- 31.71 KB
- License
- GPL
About Role-Based Payment / Shipping Methods for WooCommerce 2.5.0
This WooCommerce extension controls which payment and shipping methods a customer sees, based on their WordPress user role. A wholesale customer could be offered invoice payment and pickup, while retail customers see card payment and standard delivery.
The file on record is version 2.5.0, released in January 2022, and it is a very small package of about 32 KB. The listing gives no detail on settings, so check the plugin's screens and the documentation in the package for how rules are set.
It depends on WooCommerce. The store also carries an older entry for this plugin, so check the version number inside the package.
Requirements
- WooCommerce
Key features
- Payment methods by role
- Limit which payment gateways appear at checkout for each user role.
- Shipping methods by role
- Limit which shipping methods are offered to each user role.
- Works with WooCommerce
- Extends the normal WooCommerce checkout rather than replacing it.
- Small footprint
- The package is around 32 KB, so it adds little to the site.
- Useful for wholesale setups
- Lets you give trade customers different options from retail shoppers.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Stores with wholesale or trade customers beside regular shoppers
- Shops that want to hide certain payment methods from some customer groups
Look elsewhere if
- Stores that need rules based on cart total, product, or country rather than role
How to install Role-Based Payment / Shipping Methods for WooCommerce 2.5.0
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Notes for this product
- Roles must already exist. If you use a role plugin or a wholesale plugin, create those roles first so they appear in the rule settings.
Setup: using Role-Based Payment / Shipping Methods for WooCommerce 2.5.0
- Confirm your user roles. Check Users to make sure the roles you want to treat differently already exist.
- Activate and find the settings. Look in the WooCommerce settings or the plugin's own screen for the payment and shipping rules.
- Set rules for each role. Choose which payment and shipping methods each role can use.
- Test with real accounts. Create test users in each role, add a product to the cart and check what the checkout offers.
Common problems and fixes
A shipping method still shows for a role that should not see it
- Why it happens
- WooCommerce caches shipping rates for the cart session, so old rates remain visible.
- How to fix it
- Empty the cart, log out and in again, then add the product again. Re-save your shipping zones if needed.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Alternatives to Role-Based Payment / Shipping Methods for WooCommerce 2.5.0
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce Restricted Shipping and Payment Pro 3.0.0 | you want to restrict payment and shipping methods by conditions beyond the user role. | $4.59 |
Frequently asked questions
Does it need WooCommerce?
Yes. It extends the WooCommerce checkout and does nothing without it.
Can it restrict methods by country or cart total?
The listing only describes role-based control. Check the settings in your copy for other conditions.
What about guests who are not logged in?
Guests have no role. Check how your copy treats logged-out customers and test it.
Will it work with current WooCommerce?
The file dates from January 2022. Test it on a staging site, including the checkout, before you use it on a live store.
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