Configuration
Configure BuyGuard restrictions on your WooCommerce products.
This guide explains how to set up product restrictions with BuyGuard.
Global settings
Navigate to WooCommerce > Settings > BuyGuard to configure:
Default behavior
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Access | Allow or deny access by default |
| Hide Restricted | Whether to hide or show disabled products |
| Message Display | Where to show restriction messages |
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Restriction messages
Customize messages shown to customers when they cannot purchase:
- Product not available message
- Quantity limit message
- Role restriction message
Creating restrictions
Product-level restrictions
- Edit any WooCommerce product
- Find the BuyGuard panel
- Enable restrictions
- Configure rules
Category-level restrictions
- Go to Products > Categories
- Edit a category
- Configure BuyGuard settings for the entire category
Rule types
Role-based access
Restrict products to specific user roles:
Allowed Roles: wholesale_customer, administrator
Action: Hide from othersQuantity limits
Set minimum and maximum purchase quantities:
Minimum: 10
Maximum: 100
Per Order / Per Day / Per WeekUser-specific rules
Create rules for individual users:
User: john@example.com
Can Purchase: Yes
Maximum: 50 per monthPriority and conflicts
When multiple rules apply:
- User-specific rules take highest priority
- Product rules override category rules
- Deny rules override allow rules
Testing
Always test your restrictions:
- Log out or use an incognito window
- Switch between different user roles
- Verify products show/hide correctly
- Test purchase limits at checkout