“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.
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.