How do I require a log in on my site

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  arrietahomebase · Member · Dec 31, 2014 at 5:18 pm

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  Greetings,

  I am trying to require a user login on my site using either Facebook or Google user IDs and password so that users can view and edit site content.
  I have seen plugins available for this but I am not sure how to accomplish this with my site as it is hosted by WP and I am unable to use a plugin.

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  shawnajroberts · Member · Dec 31, 2014 at 8:46 pm

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  You can’t install plugins here on WordPress.com, but we already have this feature. You just need to enable it. You can find some directions to do that here:

  http://en.support.wordpress.com/who-can-comment/#who-can-comment

  The second bullet point is what you want. “Users must be registered and logged in to comment.”

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  arrietahomebase · Member · Jan 2, 2015 at 9:17 pm

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  The link references social media log ins for Commenting on posts, but not as Authors. Is there a similar option for the various permission levels for WP user types (contributor, author, editor, etc.).

  Thank you!

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  shawnajroberts · Member · Jan 2, 2015 at 11:19 pm

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  We do not have a way for people to sign up for or sign into a WordPress.com account using another social media site.

  Let me know if you have any other questions! :)