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Simple Multi-Step Registration

4-step registration form with email/SMS verification using wp_mail() and free SMS APIs

by Mahbub · github.com/ormahbub/simple-multistep-registration

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/ormahbub/simple-multistep-registration/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/ormahbub/simple-multistep-registration ↗

Simple Multi-Step Registration Plugin for WordPress

A professional, secure, and feature-rich multi-step registration form plugin for WordPress with email and SMS verification capabilities.

📋 Overview

Simple Multi-Step Registration provides a modern, user-friendly registration experience with built-in verification systems. The plugin transforms standard WordPress registration into a seamless 4-step process with email and SMS verification using free services.

🎯 Key Features

  • 4-Step Registration Process: Clean, intuitive multi-step interface
  • Email Verification: Real email sending via WordPress wp_mail() with HTML templates
  • SMS Verification: Integration with free SMS APIs (Textbelt & Clockwork SMS)
  • Country Flags: 20+ country flags with dynamic phone number validation
  • Password Strength Meter: Real-time password strength indicator
  • Mobile Responsive: Fully responsive design for all devices
  • Security Focused: Rate limiting, transient storage, and nonce protection
  • Admin Dashboard: Configuration panel for SMS settings
  • No External Dependencies: Self-contained solution

🚀 Installation

Method 1: WordPress Admin (Recommended)

  1. Download the plugin zip file
  2. Navigate to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New
  3. Click "Upload Plugin" and select the zip file
  4. Click "Install Now" then "Activate"

Method 2: Manual Installation

  1. Upload the simple-multistep-registration folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Navigate to WordPress Admin → Plugins
  3. Find "Simple Multi-Step Registration" and click "Activate"

⚙️ Configuration

Basic Setup

  1. Add Form to Page: Use shortcode [smsr_shortcode] in any page or post
  2. Configure Email Settings: Set sender name/email in plugin settings
  3. Test Functionality: Verify both email and SMS verification work

SMS API Configuration

  1. Textbelt: Works out of the box (1 free SMS/day, US/Canada only)
  2. Clockwork SMS (Recommended for production):
    • Sign up at clockworksms.com
    • Get API key from dashboard
    • Enter key in WordPress Admin → Settings → SMS Registration
  3. Test Mode: Enable in settings to display codes on screen (for development)

Email Configuration

Ensure WordPress can send emails by:

  • Configuring SMTP plugin (recommended)
  • Checking server mail configuration
  • Verifying emails don't go to spam

📱 Usage

Shortcodes

  • Basic Form: [smsr_shortcode]

The 4-Step Process

  1. Step 1: Contact information (name, email, phone, password)
  2. Step 2: Terms and conditions agreement
  3. Step 3: Email verification (6-digit code)
  4. Step 4: SMS verification (6-digit code)