If you’re looking for a simple yet powerful way to add user registration to your WordPress site, Formidable Forms is a great solution. This user-friendly plugin allows you to create custom registration forms with ease. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to set up user registration with Formidable Forms.

Why Use Formidable Forms for User Registration?

Formidable Forms is a robust WordPress form builder that provides several advantages for user registration:

• Drag-and-drop builder – No coding required.
• Custom fields – Collect specific user details.
• User role assignment – Automatically assign roles upon registration.
• Email notifications – Notify admins and users upon successful registration.
• Integration with other tools – Connect with email marketing platforms, CRMs, and more.

Step 1: Install and Activate Formidable Forms

Before you begin, ensure you have Formidable Forms installed and activated on your WordPress site. You will also need the User Registration add-on, which is available in the Formidable Forms Business or Elite plan.

Steps to Install Formidable Forms:

1. Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Search for “Formidable Forms” and install the plugin.
3. Activate the plugin and enter your license key.
4. Install the User Registration add-on by going to Formidable > Add-ons and activating it.

Step 2: Create a User Registration Form

Now that Formidable Forms is installed, you can create your custom user registration form.

Steps to Create a Registration Form:

1. Go to Formidable > Forms and click Add New.
2. Select User Registration Form from the available templates.
3. Customize the form fields as needed. Common fields include:
   • Username
   • Email Address
   • Password
   • First Name & Last Name
   • Profile Picture (optional)
4. Drag and drop any additional fields you need.
5. Click Update to save the form.

Step 3: Configure User Registration Settings

Once your form is created, you need to configure the user registration settings to ensure new users are added to your site.

Steps to Set Up User Registration Actions:

1. Open your registration form and go to the Settings tab.
2. Click Actions & Notifications and add a new Register User action.
3. Map the form fields to WordPress user fields (e.g., Email field to WordPress Email, Username to Username, etc.).
4. Choose the default user role (e.g., Subscriber, Contributor, Author, etc.).
5. Enable Email Confirmation if you want users to verify their email before activation.
6. Save your changes.

Step 4: Display the Registration Form on Your Website

Now that your form is ready, you need to display it on your site so users can register.

Steps to Add the Form to a Page:

1. Create a new page by going to Pages > Add New.
2. Add a new block and select Formidable Forms.
3. Choose your User Registration Form from the dropdown list.
4. Publish the page and share the link with your users.

Step 5: Set Up Email Notifications (Optional)

To keep both users and admins informed, you can configure email notifications.

Steps to Enable Email Notifications:

1. Go to Form Settings > Actions & Notifications.
2. Add a new Email Notification.
3. Set the recipient email (e.g., admin email for new registrations).
4. Customize the subject and message content.
5. Save your settings.

Step 6: Test Your Registration Form

Before making it live, test your form to ensure everything works smoothly.

1. Fill out the form with test details.
2. Submit the form and check if the user is registered.
3. Verify if email confirmations and notifications are working.
4. Log in with the new account to confirm registration success.