Require a certain level before registering for another level with Paid Memberships Pro.

my_pmpro_registration_checks.php

/*
	Require a certain level before registering for another level.
	Add this code to your active theme's functions.php or
	a custom plugin.
*/
function my_pmpro_registration_checks($okay)
{
	//only check if things are okay so far		
	if($okay)
	{
		global $pmpro_level;
				
		if($pmpro_level->id == 2 && !pmpro_hasMembershipLevel(1))
		{
			pmpro_setMessage("You must be a free member first before registering for this level.", "pmpro_error");
						
			$okay = false;
		}
	}

	return $okay;
}
add_action("pmpro_registration_checks", "my_pmpro_registration_checks");

This recipe is included in the blog post on "Require a Specific Level to Allow Registration for Another Level" at Paid Memberships Pro here: https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/require-a-specific-level-to-allow-registration-for-another-level/

This recipe is included in the blog post on "Require a Specific Level to Allow Registration for Another Level" at Paid Memberships Pro here: https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/require-a-specific-level-to-allow-registration-for-another-level/

The post on our site is no longer active. Our recommended approach is to use the Approval Process for Membership Add On here: https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/add-ons/approval-process-membership/