manual renewals

[doctorproctor]

I've read a few discussion threads, and appreciate your prompt and knowledgable support. I realize that renewals notification is not yet provided in s2Member, and look forward to this feature. My question here concerns the possibility of manual renewals (i.e., renewal of a membership by admin), as our organization will have quite a few of its memberships paid by check. This is not a problem the first time, as I can create a new member via your Add a Member dashboard link. But what happens when this member renews? I can't see an immediate way to override the requirement that renewals be paid via PayPal (or similar online options, with the Pro version). There must be some sort of workaround; ideas welcome please, and I'm happy to purchase the Pro version if required.

Many thanks,

Jim P.

[Cristián Lávaque]

You can just edit the person's profile and modify the EOT date. WP Admin -> users -> Edit User -> s2Member Configuration & Profile Fields -> Automatic EOT Time

I hope that helps.

[ricki]

I am just trying to understand the capabilities. Can s2member handle the following? What is built-in and what do I have to code?

Scenario: I have a professional association site that has annual dues. No automatic recurring payments are allowed. The association wants members to log in and renew their commitment manually.

Members pay through a regular Paypal button. Can I setup the plug-in to automatically expire the membership after 1 year? Can they renew their membership before it expires? Will the plug-in tack on an additional 365 days to the expiration date or will it be 365 days from the day they purchase the renewal?

Thanks,
Ricki

[Cristián Lávaque]

Hi Ricki.

When you create the button, make it a buy-now for 1 year of access. WP Admin -> s2Member -> PayPal Buttons -> PayPal Subscr Modification Buttons

They can renew before it expires, by default time will be extended. WP Admin -> s2Member -> PayPal Options -> Automatic EOT Behaviour -> Fixed-Term Extensions.

I hope that helps.