Automatically Giving Subscribers WP Accounts
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Hi – I recently learned that when someone subscribes to my website by entering their email, WordPress automatically gives them a WordPress account. This is not ideal! It is likely going to dissuade some people from subscribing. Some people don’t WANT to have another account. Why are you making this harder for us? Is there any way around this? I assume that it works the same no matter which subscription plugin I use.
WP.com: Yes
Jetpack: Yes
Correct account: YesThe blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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As I understand it, anyone can read your publicly available blog. If someone wants to Follow or Like a page though, they will need a WordPress account.
This works the same as any other forum or blog service like Facebook, Tumblr, or Reddit. Users must have an account to interact with the platform and other individuals.
When you subscribe to a blog on WordPress.com, you can follow along with that blog’s posts via email and the Reader. This guide will show you how to add a blog to your subscriptions. Subscribe to a Blog on WordPress.com To keep up with a WordPress.com-hosted blog via Reader and email notifications, take the following steps: Visit the homepage of the website you wish to follow. Click -
I assume that it works the same no matter which subscription plugin I use.
You don’t have to use Jetpack newletter. Check this Support article for more information on other options:
Newsletter features allow readers to subscribe to your website or blog and receive email notifications about new posts you publish. This guide will show you how to send email updates to your readers. Blog Subscriptions On WordPress.com, any reader can follow (subscribe to) your blog to receive an email whenever you publish a new post. To encourage readers to subscribe to your site, add the
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