Set User Role Based On WooCommerce Product Purchase
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Overview
The Set User Role Based On WooCommerce Product Purchase code snippet allows for more flexibility within a MyListing website.
Implementation
In our example here, when someone purchases the product that has a Product ID of 999, we are setting their role to the ‘Premium Member’ (premium_member) role.
You can get your Product ID, but pulling up your product list in the WordPress Dashboard and hovering over the Product Name. Adjust line 17, with your particular Product ID.
Adjust lines 25 and 28, inputting your desired roles.
- Grab the code snippet.
- Follow the provided instructions.
- Adjust the code as desired.
- Save your changes.
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// Set User Role Based On WooCommerce Product Purchase
add_action( 'woocommerce_order_status_completed', 'wpglorify_change_role_on_purchase' );
function mlc_change_role_on_purchase( $order_id ) {
// get order object and items
$order = new WC_Order( $order_id );
$items = $order->get_items();
$product_id = 999; // that's a specific product ID
foreach ( $items as $item ) {
if( $product_id == $item['product_id'] && $order->user_id ) {
$user = new WP_User( $order->user_id );
// Remove old role
$user->remove_role( 'customer' );
// Add new role
$user->add_role( 'premium_member' );
}
}
}