How to Guide for ChamaWP Settings
If you’re building a WordPress site to accept donations, launch a membership platform, run a crowdfunding campaign, or offer paid commissions, ChamaWP is a powerful plugin to help you do it all. But before you can go live with your monetization tools, you’ll need to spend a few minutes adjusting your settings.
In this guide, we’ll cover the key configuration tabs in ChamaWP to help you fine-tune your setup from payments to user management and everything in between.
🔧 Navigate to: WordPress Dashboard → ChamaWP → Settings
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
1. 💰 Stripe Integration
Use this section to link your website with your Stripe account, so you can securely handle transactions.
Here you can:
- Enable Test or Live payment mode
- Choose the currency for your site
- Adjust how currency values are formatted
📘 Need help linking Stripe? Read the full tutorial: Connect Your Stripe Account to ChamaWP
2. 🛡️ Google reCAPTCHA Setup
To protect your forms from bots, enable Google reCAPTCHA by entering your:
- Site Key
- Secret Key
📘 Step-by-step guide: Set Up Google reCAPTCHA with ChamaWP
3. 👤 User Controls
Manage how visitors register and interact with your site using the settings in this tab:
- Require Login – Only logged-in users can make payments
- Require Email Verification – Helps block fake signups and spam
- Disable Admin Bar – Hides WordPress admin bar from regular users
- Prevent Dashboard Access – Blocks non-admins from accessing wp-admin
4. 📄 Page Management
ChamaWP auto-generates several pages during setup. You can view, edit, or replace them in the Pages menu. If creating custom pages, use the corresponding shortcodes to maintain functionality.
| Page Purpose | Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Login | [chama_login_page] |
| Register | [chama_registration_page] |
| Edit Account | [chama_edit_account_page] |
| Change Password | [chama_edit_password_page] |
| Forgot Password | [chama_forgot_password_page] |
| Reset Password | [chama_reset_password_page] |
| Verify Email | [chama_verify_email_page] |
| Account Dashboard | [chama_account_page] |
| Monetization Hub | [chama_hub_page] |
| Donation Form | [chama_donate_page] |
| Membership Levels | [chama_membership_page] |
| Crowdfunding Page | [chama_crowdfunding_page] |
| Commission Listings | [chama_commissions_page] |
| One-time Payment | [chama_payment_page] |
| Payment Receipt | [chama_payment_confirmation_page] |
| Subscription Form | [chama_subscription_page] |
| Subscription Confirmation | [chama_subscription_confirmation_page] |
🧰 Tip: Click “Regenerate Pages” to recreate all system pages with the proper shortcodes.
5. 🖊️ Personalize Your Public Pages
This tab lets you set up your public profile and branding:
- Name – Your name or business title
- Bio – A short description (max 160 characters)
- Avatar – Recommended size: 400x400px
- Header Image – Recommended size: 1200x400px
6. 🔒 Content Protection
Use these tools to restrict access and protect premium content:
- Commenting for Members Only – Only subscribers can leave comments
- Enable More Tag Protection – Split public and private content using
<!--more--> - Global Tier Protection – Apply paywall settings site-wide by post type
7. 🧭 Display Settings
Choose which ChamaWP sections appear in your navigation and what content is visible on monetization pages:
- Enable/disable Hub, Donate, Membership, Crowdfunding, etc.
- Show or hide analytics in the header(Donors, Members, etc.)
- Select which post types to highlight in the latest posts section on your Hub page.
8. 🎨 Brand Styling
Customize the color palette of your monetization pages:
- Accent background & text
- Content background (primary & secondary)
- Content text color
Match your site’s look and feel for a cohesive experience.
9. 💸 Payment Limits
Set site-wide minimums to avoid spam or test charges:
- Minimum donation amount for one-time payments
10. 📬 Email Configuration
Manage how emails are sent and who receives them:
- Set From Name, Email Address, and Admin Email
- Enable user signup, payment, renewal, and failure alerts
- Add a header image (max 300px wide)
11. 📨 Email Templates
Each notification email sent through ChamaWP can be fully customized using a rich-text editor. Template tags let you dynamically insert payment and user details.
12. ⚙️ Misc Settings
Other useful options include:
- Delete Plugin Data – Remove all ChamaWP data on uninstall (optional)
- Active Campaign – Link new payments to a specific crowdfunding campaign automatically
Wrapping Up
The ChamaWP settings panel gives you complete control over your WordPress monetization setup. By configuring these tabs properly, you’ll ensure a more secure, branded, and user-friendly experience for your audience.
📚 Need help troubleshooting or exploring more features? Visit the ChamaWP Docs
💬 For support, reach out via the help desk.