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title: "Advanced Options: Restrict Access"
description: "To restrict which user roles can access the Cost of Goods for WooCommerce plugin, go to WooCommerce > Settings, open the Cost of Goods tab, then the Advanced sub-tab, and check the roles you want to allow. Only checked roles…"
url: "https://wpfactory.com/docs/restrict-access-options/"
updated: "2026-09-26"
category: Pro Features
tags:
  - Cost of Goods
---

# Advanced Options: Restrict Access

To restrict which user roles can access the Cost of Goods for WooCommerce plugin, go to WooCommerce > Settings, open the Cost of Goods tab, then the Advanced sub-tab, and check the roles you want to allow. Only checked roles have access, and administrators are allowed by default. This is a pro feature.

**Finding the Setting:**

1. Navigate to the WooCommerce settings tab in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on the "Cost of Goods" sub-tab.
3. Go to the "Advanced" sub-tab.

**Understanding User Role Restriction:**

This feature provides a security layer by letting you restrict access to the Cost of Goods plugin functionalities based on user roles in your WordPress installation. By default, all administrator roles will have access.

**Available User Roles:**

The plugin offers the following user roles for access control:

- **Administrator** (Default: Allowed)
- **Editor**
- **Author**
- **Contributor**
- **Subscriber**
- **Customer**
- **Shop Manager**

**Selecting Allowed User Roles:**

You can choose which user roles are allowed to access the Cost of Goods plugin functionalities by checking or unchecking the corresponding boxes. Only checked roles will have access.

**Benefits of Restricting Access:**

- **Enhanced Security:** This feature helps prevent unauthorized access to sensitive cost data within your store.
- **Role-Based Permissions:** You can ensure that users only access functionalities relevant to their assigned roles.
- **Improved Data Control:** Restricting access can minimize the risk of accidental data modification by unauthorized users.

**Choosing the Right User Roles:**

The optimal configuration for allowed user roles depends on your specific store structure and team workflow. Here are some general recommendations:

- **Allow access:**
  - Administrators: For full access to plugin settings and functionalities.
  - Shop Managers: If you want them to manage cost data and reports.
- **Restrict access:**
  - Editor, Author, Contributor, Subscriber, Customer: These roles typically wouldn't require access to cost data.

**Additional Notes:**

- This is a pro feature of the Cost of Goods for WooCommerce plugin.
- Ensure you have the pro version activated to access the "Advanced" sub-tab.
- Carefully consider user roles and access permissions to maintain a secure and efficient store environment.

By effectively utilizing the "Restrict by User Role" feature, you can establish a secure access control system for the Cost of Goods plugin, ensuring that only authorized users can manage your store's cost data.

Related articles

- [Cost of Goods: Advanced Settings Reference](https://wpfactory.com/docs/cost-of-goods-advanced-settings-reference/)
- [Cost and Profit in WooCommerce Analytics](https://wpfactory.com/docs/cost-profit-in-woocommerce-analytics/)
- [Cost of Goods Reports](https://wpfactory.com/docs/goods-cost-reports/)
- [Multi-Currency Management](https://wpfactory.com/docs/multi-currency-control/)
- [Extra Shipping Class Costs](https://wpfactory.com/docs/extra-shipping-costs-cocs/)

 

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