Title: Restrict Post Types
Last modified: September 8, 2025

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# Restrict Post Types

 *  Resolved [websiteguyjh](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websiteguyjh/)
 * (@websiteguyjh)
 * [9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/restrict-post-types/)
 * Hi there, is there a way we can completely restrict ‘custom post types’ to various
   user rolls using the ACF Addon (or another way) instead of having to manually
   restrict each post?

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 *  Plugin Support [Omar ElHawary](https://wordpress.org/support/users/omarelhawary/)
 * (@omarelhawary)
 * [9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/restrict-post-types/#post-18632299)
 * Hello [@websiteguyjh](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websiteguyjh/),
 * Thanks for reaching out. Just to clarify, are you looking to:
    - Restrict access to _all posts_ within a specific custom post type for certain
      roles, **or**
    - Apply restrictions at a more detailed level, such as individual posts or fields(
      for example, with ACF)?
 * Knowing this will help me point you toward the best setup in Members (and whether
   you’d need any addons or additional configuration).
 * Looking forward to your reply so we can guide you in the right direction.
 * Best regards,
 *  Thread Starter [websiteguyjh](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websiteguyjh/)
 * (@websiteguyjh)
 * [9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/restrict-post-types/#post-18633320)
 * Trying to: Restrict access to all posts within a specific custom post type for
   certain roles
 *  Plugin Support [Omar ElHawary](https://wordpress.org/support/users/omarelhawary/)
 * (@omarelhawary)
 * [9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/restrict-post-types/#post-18634054)
 * Hi [@websiteguyjh](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websiteguyjh/),
 * That’s a great question! <span style=”box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding:
   0px;”>Currently, Members doesn’t have a way to restrict an _entire_ custom post
   type to specific</span> roles.
 * However, if you’re running MemberPress, you can do this pretty easily with the**
   Rules**. Rules allow you to protect entire content types (such as custom post
   types), so you don’t need to set restrictions on each post.
 * Hope that helps point you in the right direction!
 * Best,
 *  Thread Starter [websiteguyjh](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websiteguyjh/)
 * (@websiteguyjh)
 * [9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/restrict-post-types/#post-18635116)
 * Okay, thanks for that. If that’s the case, can I please get clarification on 
   what exactly the ACF addon does?
 *  Plugin Support [Omar ElHawary](https://wordpress.org/support/users/omarelhawary/)
 * (@omarelhawary)
 * [9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/restrict-post-types/#post-18635441)
 * Hi [@websiteguyjh](https://wordpress.org/support/users/websiteguyjh/),
 * Great follow-up question!
 * The Members – ACF Integration add-on doesn’t restrict entire post types. Instead,
   what it does is create custom capabilities for the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
   plugin. That way, you can manage which roles have permission to do things like
   add, edit, or delete ACF field groups through the Members plugin.
 * So in short:
    - Restricting whole custom post types → would require MemberPress Rules.
    - Managing permissions for ACF itself → is what the Members – ACF Integration
      add-on is for.
 * Hope that clears it up!
 * Best,

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 * Last reply from: [Omar ElHawary](https://wordpress.org/support/users/omarelhawary/)
 * Last activity: [9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/restrict-post-types/#post-18635441)
 * Status: resolved