Can members create folders and move saved items to folders on the Webflow website using Memberstack?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Members cannot create folders and move saved items to folders directly on the Webflow website using Memberstack. Memberstack is a membership platform that integrates with Webflow to provide user authentication and membership functionality. It allows you to create and manage different levels of membership access on your Webflow site. However, it does not offer built-in folder creation and file organization features.

If you want to provide folder organization functionality for your members on your Webflow site, you would need to implement a custom solution using Memberstack's API and Webflow's CMS capabilities. Here's a general approach to achieve this:

  1. Set up Memberstack: Follow the instructions provided by Memberstack to connect your Webflow project with Memberstack and enable membership features for your site.

  2. Create a CMS Collection: In Webflow, create a CMS Collection to store the information related to the folder structure. This collection should have fields for folder names, folder IDs, and member associations.

  3. Implement a member-specific folder structure: Using Webflow's Collection List element, you can display the folder structure to each member. When a member logs in, you can retrieve their associated folders using Memberstack's API and display them accordingly.

  4. Create interactions for folder creation: You can add custom interactions to allow members to create new folders in the CMS Collection. These interactions would involve using Memberstack's API to associate the newly created folder with the logged-in member.

  5. Move saved items to folders: To allow members to move saved items to folders, you would need to associate each saved item with a corresponding folder. You can add fields in the CMS Collection to store this information. Then, provide interaction elements that allow members to move items between folders, updating the associated fields in the CMS Collection accordingly.

While this approach provides the functionality you're looking for, keep in mind that it requires custom development and understanding of Memberstack's API and Webflow's CMS capabilities. If you don't have the technical skills or resources to implement this yourself, you may consider reaching out to a Webflow developer who can assist you in building this custom feature.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I integrate Memberstack with my Webflow site?
  2. Is there a way to create custom member profiles on a Webflow website using Memberstack?
  3. Can I use Memberstack to create paid memberships on my Webflow site?