Integrating PayWhirl with Locksmith allows Shopify merchants to create exclusive content or membership programs accessible only to active subscribers.
Below are some everyday use cases where this integration can be valuable:
Exclusive Member-Only Content
Restrict access to specific pages, blog posts, or video tutorials, ensuring only active subscribers can view premium content.
VIP Product Access & Special Discounts
Offer exclusive products, early access to new releases, or members-only discounts to customers with an active subscription.
Wholesale or Tiered Membership Pricing
Grant different levels of access based on subscription tiers (e.g., Bronze, Silver, Gold), allowing businesses to provide custom pricing or product availability.
Private Community or Event Access
Use PayWhirl customer tags to give subscribers entry to a private forum, members-only events, or exclusive digital communities.
Gated Digital Products & Course Access
Sell subscriptions to online courses, e-books, or software downloads and ensure only paying customers can access them.
Subscription-Based Clubs & Loyalty Perks
Set up a coffee, wine, or book club where members gain access to special content, limited edition products, or curated collections.
Restricted Wholesale Pricing for Approved Buyers
Allow only verified businesses or long-term customers to access wholesale pricing by tagging them through PayWhirl subscriptions.
This integration leverages PayWhirl's customer tagging and Locksmith's access control features to manage content visibility based on subscription status.
Step 1: Set Up PayWhirl for Customer Tagging
Install PayWhirl: Add the PayWhirl app to your Shopify store and configure your subscription products.
Configure Tag Workflows:
Navigate to the Workflows section in PayWhirl.
Click on "Create customer tagging".
Set up workflows to add a tag (e.g., "Active Subscriber") when a subscription is created and remove it when a subscription is canceled or expires. PayWhirl Customer Tagging
Step 2: Install and Configure Locksmith
Install Locksmith: Add the Locksmith app to your Shopify store.
Create Locks for Restricted Content:
In Locksmith, use the search bar to locate the content you wish to protect (e.g., specific pages, products, or collections).
Select the desired resource to apply a lock.
Define Access Keys Based on Tags:
After creating a lock, click on "Add key".
Choose the condition "Customer must have tag" and enter the tag (e.g., "Active Subscriber") you've set up in PayWhirl.
Save the key to enforce that only customers with this tag can access the locked content. Quick Start | Locksmith
Advanced Configuration: Multiple Membership Tiers
For merchants offering various subscription levels (e.g., Bronze, Silver, Gold) with different content access:
Set Up Distinct Subscription Products in PayWhirl:
Create separate subscription products for each tier.
Configure tag workflows to assign unique tags (e.g., "Bronze Member", "Silver Member", "Gold Member") to customers based on their subscription.
Configure Corresponding Locks in Locksmith:
For each content piece, create a lock in Locksmith.
Assign access keys that match the respective membership tags.
This setup ensures that each subscription tier grants access to the appropriate content. Quick Start | Locksmith
Best Practices
Testing: Before launching, test the integration by creating test subscriptions to ensure that tags are applied correctly and access permissions function as intended.
Communication: Clearly inform customers about the benefits and content available for each subscription tier to enhance engagement and reduce confusion.
By combining PayWhirl's automated tagging with Locksmith's robust access control, merchants can effectively manage exclusive content and membership programs, providing tailored experiences for their subscribers.