Plugin Settings

After installing the plugin, go to AgeOnce in the WordPress admin sidebar to configure.

API Credentials

Status

Enable or disable the plugin.

• Enabled — Age verification is active
• Disabled — Plugin does not intercept content or checkout

Client ID

Unique identifier of your client in AgeOnce.

• Get it from Dashboard Settings
• Create a new client if you don't have one yet

Client Secret

Secret key for API request authentication.

Redirect URI

The plugin automatically uses this callback URL (format ?ageonce_callback=1):

https://yoursite.com/?ageonce_callback=1

The exact URL for your site is shown in the plugin settings — copy it and add to allowed Redirect URIs in your Dashboard Settings.

For WordPress, always copy the exact URL shown by the plugin. This avoids problems with www vs non-www, HTTPS, subdirectories, or staging domains.

Content Rules

Content restriction is configured per post type (Pages, Posts, Products, etc.).

For each post type you can:

1. Enable/disable — Turn age verification on or off for that content type
2. Allow Manual Locking via Metabox — When enabled, you can protect individual pages, posts, or products. An AgeOnce Protection metabox will appear in the sidebar on the edit screen for each post/page/product. There you can enable protection separately for that specific item, regardless of its category.
3. Active Age Groups — Choose which age thresholds apply: 16+, 18+, 21+
4. Per-age rules — For each enabled age group (e.g. 18+ Rules), select taxonomy terms (Categories, Product Categories, etc.). Content in those terms will require verification for that age

Example

• Enable Products
• Check 18+ as active age group
• In 18+ Rules, select "Alcohol" in Product Categories
• All products in the Alcohol category will require 18+ verification

After Configuration

1. Save changes
2. Add the Redirect URI to Dashboard Settings
3. Test by opening a restricted page or adding an age-restricted product to cart and going to checkout

Helpful links

• AgeOnce pricing
• WordPress plugin page
• WooCommerce setup guide