What You’ll Learn
- How to set custom limits for individual users
- How to exempt users from all restrictions
- Managing exempt users list
- When to use overrides vs. exemptions
Override vs. Exemption
| Option | What It Does | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Override | Set specific limits for one user | VIP members who need higher limits |
| Full Exemption | Bypass all restrictions entirely | Staff, moderators, trusted contributors |
Setting User-Specific Overrides
Step 1: Open User Profile
Go to Users → All Users and click Edit on the user you want to configure.
Step 2: Find Member Blog Restrictions
Scroll down to the Member Blog Restrictions section on the user profile page.
Step 3: Set Custom Limits
Enter custom values for any time period:
- Per Hour: Custom hourly limit
- Per Day: Custom daily limit
- Per Week: Custom weekly limit
- Per Month: Custom monthly limit
- Per Year: Custom yearly limit
Leave fields empty to use the default role-based limits for that period.
Step 4: Update Profile
Click Update User to save the custom limits.
Exempting Users Completely
Method 1: Per-User Exemption
- Go to Users → Edit User
- Find Member Blog Restrictions
- Check Exempt from Restrictions
- Update the profile
Method 2: Exempt Users List
- Go to Member Blog → Restrictions
- Find Exempt Users field
- Enter user IDs (comma-separated)
- Save changes
Example: 1, 5, 12, 45 exempts users with those IDs.
Who Should Be Exempt?
| User Type | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Site administrators | Exempt – they manage content |
| Content moderators | Exempt – may need to post frequently |
| Staff writers | Exempt or high limits |
| Trusted contributors | Custom high limits or exempt |
| Contest winners | Temporary exemption or bonus |
| VIP members | Custom high limits |
Override Priority Order
When checking restrictions, the system follows this priority:
- Exemption check: If user is exempt, skip all restrictions
- User override: If custom limits set, use those
- Member type limits: If user has member type with limits, use those
- Role limits: Fall back to role-based restrictions
Higher priority settings always take precedence.
Use Case Examples
Reward a Top Contributor
User has been consistently posting quality content. Give them a boost:
- Normal Subscriber limit: 5 posts/month
- Override for this user: 20 posts/month
Contest Winner Bonus
Winner of a blog contest gets unlimited posting for a month:
- Add user ID to exempt list
- Set a reminder to remove after the month ends
New Hire Onboarding
New staff member needs unlimited access but has Contributor role:
- Exempt them from restrictions
- Keep their role for other permission purposes
Viewing Exempt Status
Exempt users see a notice in their Author Dashboard:
“You are exempt from posting limits.”
The Limits tab in their dashboard shows unlimited allowances.
Tips for Managing Overrides
- Document your decisions: Keep notes on why users have overrides
- Review periodically: Check if exemptions are still needed
- Use sparingly: Too many exemptions defeat the purpose of limits
- Consider member types: For groups of users, member type limits may be easier to manage
Related Documentation
- Setting Up Role-Based Post Limits
- Member Type Post Limits
- Post Restrictions Overview