Ep. 22 - How to add url restrictions to a Joomla! membership site with RSMembership! using the {*} wildcard

RSMembership! can handle 5 types of content restrictions: folders, articles, sections, category, URL.

In this tutorial, we will show you how can you impose URL restrictions using the {*} wildcard following some simple steps.
If you want to see how to add URL restrictions with the {?} wildcard watch the episode 21.

URL restrictions:

1. The {?} wildcard replaces just one character.
2. The {*} wildcard replaces an unlimited number of characters.

Important:

When you want to impose an URL restriction, always use the non-SEF version of the URL.

Restrict content with the {*} wildcard:

We've configured a help desk component (RSTickets!) that allows users to submit tickets, access and read the answers to tickets.
Using the {*} wildcard, we'll restrict the access to this component.

Step 1:

In the backend Joomla! panel, head to Components >> RSMembership! >> Memberships

Step 2:

Select the membership for which you want to apply restrictions.

Step 3:

Choose the "Shared Content" tab (the 4th tab from the left) -> Add Content

Step 4:

In the window that just opened click on "URL".

Step 5:

Copy and paste the answer's URL.

Step 6:

Add the {*} wildcard right after the component name.

Step 7:

After applying these settings, the restricted URLs (the entire front-end functionality of the rstickets component) can be accessed only by users with an active membership.

Example:

This is an example of a restricted URL with the {*} wildcard:
- index.php?option=com_rstickets{*}
While you are editing the membership, you can also set a redirect URL for users that don't have the appropriate membership.