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Group Settings

Configure your group's access type, seat limits, and availability dates.

Accessing Group Settings​

When editing a group, find the Group Settings meta box below the main editor. This contains all configuration options for the group.

Group Settings meta box

Access Type​

The Access field controls how users can enroll in the group.

Access TypeDescription
FreeAny logged-in user can enroll directly
PaidUsers must purchase access through WooCommerce
ClosedOnly admins can enroll users manually

Select the appropriate access type from the dropdown.

Access type dropdown

For Paid groups, you'll also need to link a WooCommerce product. See Paid Groups for details.

Seat Limits​

The Seats field limits how many users can enroll in the group.

  • Enter a number to set a maximum (e.g., 50 for a 50-person cohort)
  • Enter 0 or leave empty for unlimited seats

When a group reaches its seat limit, the enrollment button is disabled and users see a message that the group is full.

Seats field

Date Windows​

Control when the group is available for enrollment using the date fields.

Start Date​

The Start Date field sets when enrollment opens. Users cannot enroll before this date.

  • Leave empty to allow enrollment immediately
  • Set a future date to schedule when enrollment opens

End Date​

The End Date field sets when enrollment closes. Users cannot enroll after this date.

  • Leave empty for no end date
  • Set a date to automatically close enrollment

Start and End Date fields

Date Window Behavior​

ScenarioEnrollment ButtonMessage Shown
Before start dateDisabled"Enrollment opens on [date]"
Within date windowEnabledNormal enrollment
After end dateDisabled"Enrollment is closed"

Users who are already enrolled can still access their courses even after the end date passes.

Saving Settings​

Click Save (or Publish for new groups) to save your settings. Changes take effect immediately.

Update button