You run a Wix site and want to charge for exclusive content. Wix’s built-in tools fall short on flexible plans and payments. That’s where a Wix membership plugin like MemberSpace steps in.
I use it to lock pages behind paywalls, manage signups, and handle recurring bills. It fits any business that sells access, from coaching to data tools. Let’s walk through the process I follow in 2026.
Why MemberSpace Beats Wix’s Native Options
Wix offers member areas, but they limit you to basic logins and few plans. MemberSpace adds tiers, upsells, and Stripe integration without headaches.
Picture this: your site sells weekly automation tips. Free users see teasers. Paid ones get full guides and a forum. MemberSpace makes that real by embedding seamlessly.
It starts at $29 a month for small lists. You pay per active member after 100. No Wix cut; Stripe takes the fee. I pick it over alternatives like Skool when I need Wix’s design freedom. For a quick community launch, see my Skool membership site guide.
Plans scale with your growth. Starter suits solopreneurs. Growth handles unlimited members at $119. Test it free for 14 days.
Prep Your Accounts Before Install
Success starts with setup. You need a paid Wix plan. Free ones block custom code.
First, sign up at memberspace.com. Verify your email. Connect Stripe or PayPal in Settings > Payments. Use test mode to avoid real charges.
Log into your Wix workspace. Not the editor; the dashboard. Backup your site. Go to Settings > Backup to save a version.
Note your live site URL. Previews won’t work for tests. Clear your browser cache too. Incognito mode helps spot issues.
Have admin access ready. That covers Wix and MemberSpace. Time: 5 minutes.
Copy the Install Code from MemberSpace
Head to your MemberSpace dashboard at app.memberspace.com.
Click Customize in the left menu. Then Integrations > Wix. A code snippet appears. Hit Copy. It looks like a script tag with your site ID.
Don’t edit it. Paste into a note for now. This code loads MemberSpace everywhere.
For full details, check the official MemberSpace Wix install guide.
Add the Code to Your Wix Site
Switch to Wix. Click Settings on the left.
Scroll to Custom Code under Development & integrations. Hit + Add Custom Code.
Paste the snippet. Name it “MemberSpace Install”.
Set Add Code to Pages: All Pages, Load code once.
Place Code: Head.
Click Apply. Publish your site.
A login button pops in the bottom right. You can hide or style it later.
Create Plans and Protect Content
Back in MemberSpace. Go to Plans > + New Plan.
Name it, set price (monthly, yearly, one-time). Define access rules, like “all protected pages” or specific ones.
In Protect tab, pick Wix pages. Enter live URLs. Non-members see a paywall.
Add a signup page. Embed MemberSpace’s checkout via shortcode. Or use their buttons.
For navigation, link to /login or protected paths. Wix menus update automatically for logged-in users.
Test payments. Buy a test plan. Confirm access unlocks.
Test the Full Flow Live
Publish again. Visit your live URL in incognito.
Click the login button. Signup works? Great.
Pay for a plan. Check email receipt. Refresh; protected content shows.
Log out. Content hides. Perfect.
In MemberSpace dashboard, hit Verify Install. Green check means it’s live.
Mobile test next. Resize browser or use phone. Buttons adapt.
Troubleshoot Login, Pages, and Payments
Issues happen. Here’s my fixes.
Login fails: Publish the site. Test live, not preview. Clear cache. Conflicts with Wix login bar? Disable it in Wix settings.
Protected pages visible to all: Use exact live URLs in Protect tab. Add Wix password protection for backup. See MemberSpace’s extra security guide.
Payments or access sync problems: Check Stripe connection. Run a test transaction. Audit member status in dashboard. Past-due? They lose access until paid.
Slow loads? Code in Head only. Disable old Wix apps.
| Issue | Quick Fix |
|---|---|
| No button shows | Repaste code, republish, check live site |
| Verify fails | Head placement, All Pages, full snippet |
| Mobile glitches | Test live view, adjust button settings |
| Sync delays | Refresh dashboard, check Stripe logs |
These cover 90% of snags. Chat support responds fast.
For Wix Studio users, steps match. Avoid Velo JS conflicts.
Conclusion
MemberSpace turns your Wix site into a revenue machine. I install it in under 30 minutes, then focus on content.
You now gatekeep premium tools for paying users. Businesses thrive on that edge. Start your trial today. Your first member pays for the setup.
