I remember staring at my Framer site, content polished but wide open to everyone. Free riders grabbed value without paying a dime. That changed when I added a Framer MemberSpace paywall. Now, visitors hit a clean gate that nudges them to subscribe.
You build sites fast in Framer. But gating premium sections needs reliable tools. MemberSpace fits right in. It handles logins, payments, and locks without code headaches. In this guide, I walk you through my exact steps from May 2026. Follow along, and your site turns into a revenue machine.
Prerequisites for Framer MemberSpace Setup
Start with the basics. You need a live Framer site on the Mini plan or higher. Free tiers block custom code. I learned that the hard way once.
Sign up for MemberSpace at memberspace.com. Their starter plan covers most sites. It starts at $29 monthly plus Stripe fees. Connect your Stripe account early. MemberSpace pulls it in during onboarding.
Check your Framer project. Publish it first. Edits in preview mode confuse tests later. I keep a staging site separate for safety.
Gather tools: Framer dashboard open, MemberSpace tab ready, notepad for codes. Coffee helps too.
Picture this workspace. Dual screens show dashboards side by side. I copy codes without switching tabs. Smooth setup follows.
Verify plans match. Framer Mini gives code access. MemberSpace needs Stripe live mode for real payments. Test mode works for trials.
One more check: Domain live? Custom domains speed trust. Subdomains work fine too. I use my main one always.
If you run multiple sites, note MemberSpace codes per account. No sharing across projects. Ready? Grab that install code next.
Grab Your MemberSpace Install Code
Log into MemberSpace. Dashboard greets you clean and simple.
Click Customize, then Integrations, then Website. Or hunt Custom HTML if labels shifted. May 2026 keeps it under Customize.
A script box appears. Hit Copy. That snippet loads MemberSpace everywhere on your site.
Paste it safe. Text files beat screenshots. Codes run long; one paste error bricks the gate.
Why this code? It injects login forms, paywalls, and member checks. Framer runs it site-wide.
I test codes in a browser console first. Paste, refresh a test page. No errors mean green light.
Stripe link? Do it here if missed. MemberSpace guides you. Cards, Apple Pay, all flow automatic.
Plans next. Create tiers: monthly at $19, yearly discount. Trials boost signups. I run 7-day free looks.
Save everything. Code ready, plans set. Time to embed in Framer.
For full details, see MemberSpace’s Framer install guide. It matches my steps.
Embed the MemberSpace Paywall in Framer
Open Framer. Select your project.
Top-left dropdown: Site Settings, then General. Scroll to Custom Code.
Find Start of tag box. Paste the full snippet. No tweaks needed.
Hit Save. Publish live. Framer pushes changes quick.
A member button pops bottom-right. That’s your test sign. Visitors see it too.
This paywall image nails it. Locked content waits behind a simple gate. Key icon invites action.
Back in MemberSpace, hit Verify Install. Green check confirms. Red? Repaste and republish.
Protect pages now. MemberSpace dashboard, Products tab. Add URLs to lock: /premium, /courses.
Paywall appears instant. Non-members see signup prompt. Clean, branded match.
Customize looks. MemberSpace lets you tweak colors, button text. Match your Framer style.
Hide the button if you want. Custom CSS hides it; forms appear on locked pages anyway.
I link buttons to signup URLs. One per plan keeps choices simple.
Done embedding. Site gates content. Payments wait in Stripe.
Set Up Payments and Member Access
Stripe handles cash. MemberSpace connects seamless.
In dashboard, Payments section. Link account if new. Live mode for real bucks.
Plans live? Assign to protected pages. Tier A for basics, B for full access.
Members sign up, pay, log in. Access unlocks. They see all.
Track in MemberSpace. Dashboard shows signups, revenue, churn.
For failed payments, I use tools like Baremetrics Stripe integration. It syncs data, spots issues.
Dunning matters. Auto-retries save MRR. MemberSpace emails basics; extras boost recovery.
Coupons? Add in plans. 20% off first month pulls trials.
Emails auto-send: welcome, renewals. Brand them your voice.
Test flows. Free member signs up. Paid upgrades smooth.
Multi-currency? On by default. Global sites love it.
Payments solid. Now prove it works.
Testing Your Paywall Integration
Publish live. Preview lies; real site rules.
Visit incognito. Hit protected page. Paywall blocks?
Click signup. Forms load? Stripe checkout clean?
Pay test card. 4242 4242 4242 4242 works. Access grants?
Log out, back in. Content shows. Button gone for members.
This flow sums tests. Icons mark success from login to access.
Check mobile. Framer responsive; paywall follows.
MemberSpace Verify button again. All green.
Edge cases: Cancel mid-pay. Retry card fail. Access holds.
Analytics? Stripe dashboard lights up. MemberSpace metrics too.
If Skool membership sites tempt you, compare retention there. But Framer pairs best with MemberSpace.
Fix snags: Code wrong spot? Head tag only. Framer cache? Hard refresh.
Tests pass. Paywall live, converting.
Troubleshoot Common Framer MemberSpace Issues
Code not firing? Check head tag paste. Typos kill scripts.
Paywall missing? URLs exact in Products tab. /premium-guide, not premiumguide.
Slow loads? Framer optimizes; MemberSpace light.
Conflicts? Other scripts fight. Disable plugins one by one.
Support fast. MemberSpace chat answers quick. Framer forums help too.
I log errors in console. F12 reveals most.
Updates? Dashboards shift rare. Check official docs always.
Agency sites? Code per client account.
Payments fail? Stripe test mode on? Switch live.
Grace periods: Set in plans. Late payers keep access short.
Backups? Export members CSV. Rare but smart.
Issues solved. Site runs tight.
Conclusion
My Framer MemberSpace paywall gates value right. Setup takes minutes: code paste, protect pages, test live. Revenue flows steady.
You control access, payments, looks. No dev needed. Scale with tiers, trials.
Check dashboards for 2026 tweaks. Your site’s next.
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