How can I create a membership portal within Webflow using Authpro integration?

TL;DR

Set up an Authpro account, configure your members area, and copy your Authpro username.
Design public and protected pages in Webflow, embedding Authpro login/signup forms via HTML embeds.
Use Authpro session checks with JavaScript on protected pages to redirect unauthenticated users.
Add logout links using Authpro’s logout URL and use JavaScript to show/hide content based on login status.

To create a membership portal in Webflow using Authpro integration, you’ll integrate Authpro’s authentication and access control tools while designing your gated content in Webflow.

1. Set Up Your Authpro Account

Go to Authpro.com and sign up for a new account.
Configure your members area through their dashboard: define login/logout settings, registration options, email confirmations, and protected content settings.
Note your unique Authpro username, as it will be used in embed scripts and links.

2. Design Public and Protected Pages in Webflow

Public pages: Include pages like Signup, Login, or Landing Page. Design them openly in Webflow.
Protected pages: Create pages you want to restrict behind login (e.g., Dashboard, Member-only Content).
Structure your layout so that private pages do not appear in public navigation if not logged in.

3. Embed Authpro Login/Signup Forms

On your Login page, add an Embed element in Webflow.
Paste the Authpro login form script, which typically looks like this:
Go to your Authpro dashboard → "Login Form" → Copy the embed code.
On your Signup page, likewise embed the Authpro signup form using the embed widget.

4. Protect Webflow Pages Based on Member Status

Authpro does not offer native per-page locking in Webflow, so use JavaScript redirection via embeds:

On protected pages, embed this script in the <head> or custom code section:
Use a JS snippet from Authpro to check login status, e.g., authuser cookie or script-based verification.
If unauthorized, redirect to Login or Access Denied page.

Example approach (simplified):

In Page Settings → Custom Code (Before ), insert a redirect script referencing Authpro's session check; if not logged in, redirect.

5. Create a Logout System

Use the logout URL provided by Authpro (usually https://USERNAME.authpro.com/logout.cgi) in a Webflow button link.
You can optionally redirect users to a Logout Confirmation or Home page after logout.

6. Show/Hide Content for Logged-in Users

Webflow doesn’t have advanced logic for conditional visibility based on Authpro sessions.
You can implement JavaScript-based content toggle using Authpro’s session variables (cookies, JavaScript API).
Example: Use JS to check for authuser cookie and hide/show elements accordingly using classes (display: none).

Summary

To create a membership portal in Webflow with Authpro:

Design your Webflow pages (public and protected).
Embed Authpro’s forms (login/signup) in relevant pages.
Use Authpro scripts and cookie/session checks to protect pages and redirect unauthenticated users.
Handle logout via Authpro link and optionally toggle visibility of elements with JavaScript.

While Authpro works, for more seamless integration or automation, tools like Memberstack or Outseta may provide deeper Webflow-native compatibility.

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