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User Registration Modes

“Registration mode” controls how new user accounts come into existence. ActiveManage supports a spectrum from fully open self-service to fully controlled invitation-only, with several useful middle grounds.

Site Settings registration panel showing radio buttons for Open, Invite-only, Approval-required, Domain-restricted, Closed; each with a short description beneath

Available Modes

  • Open: Anyone can sign up using the public registration form. Captcha and email verification provide minimal friction. Best for consumer apps.
  • Invite-only: Existing users (or admins) send an invitation link. Recipients click the link, set a password and they're in. Best for B2B SaaS, internal tools.
  • Approval-required: Anyone can apply, but each application sits in a queue waiting for admin approval. Best for member-only communities.
  • Domain-restricted: Registration is open but only to specified email domains (e.g. @yourcompany.com). Best for corporate intranets.
  • Closed: No public registration at all; admins create every account. Best for high-security or back-office apps.

Switching Mode

Mode is set in Site Settings → Users → Registration. Switching is non-destructive — existing accounts are unaffected, only future signups follow the new rule.

Worked Examples

  • SaaS launch: Open mode with email verification and a captcha for the first three months, then switch to approval-required once you're getting more signups than your support team can handle.
  • B2B platform: Invite-only — every customer admin can invite their team members from inside the platform.
  • Education platform: Domain-restricted to school domains, with parents on a separate invite-only flow.
  • Members club: Approval-required — applications include profile details and admins review before approving.
Tip: Open mode without email verification is an invitation to bots. Always couple Open mode with verification and a captcha.