Implementing Double Opt-in

In this documentation, we will guide you on how to implement Double Opt-in in your subscription form.

The main purpose of the Double Opt-In functionality in our plugin is to prevent storing the email address in the site’s database without verification. This feature is very useful if your site needs the GDPR compliance where you need to take consent before storing the data.

Please note that when double opt in is enabled, our plugin just uses browser cookies to store the subscription information before the confirmation so the confirmation link received in the email should be clicked from the same browser.

To enable this feature, please navigate to the General settings in your plugin’s subscription form.

Enable the Double Opt-in option. This feature ensures that the download link is sent to subscribers only after they click the subscription confirmation link, which is sent in an email immediately after they subscribe.

Next, you need to set up the Opt-In Confirmation Message. This message will be displayed once the user confirms their subscription.

Here is an example of an effective confirmation message:

Congratulations!!

Your email has been verified, and we have sent the download link to your email.

Please check your inbox for the download link.

Thank you!!

Now, move to the subscription form. Fill out the form and submit it. Upon submission, the user will receive an email containing the confirmation link.

The user needs to click on this confirmation link to complete the opt-in process.

Once the link is clicked, the confirmation message you set up earlier will be displayed.

Finally, the user should check their inbox again. They will find the download link in a new email, which they can click to download the file.

By implementing the Double Opt-in process, you ensure that only valid and confirmed email addresses receive your downloadable content, improving the quality of your email list and enhancing user engagement.