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VM Category Access Documentation

Official documentation for JoomFlix VM Category Access — category restriction rules, guest vs registered access, redirects and configuration inside Joomla 5 & VirtueMart.

Meet VM Category Access — Modern. Compliant. Multilingual.

A lightweight, customizable and multilingual Category Access system built for Joomla 5.

JoomFlix VM Category Access

Restrict VirtueMart Categories with Precision

VM Category Access is a lightweight Joomla 5 system plugin that gives you full control over which VirtueMart categories are accessible to guests, registered users or specific user groups.

Designed for B2B stores, wholesalers, membership-based shops and private catalogs, it keeps your VirtueMart content protected, cleanly segmented and easy to manage — without custom code.

Key Features

Category-Level Access Control

Restrict individual VirtueMart categories with precise access rules.

Flexible User Rules

Allow access to registered users, specific groups or everyone.

Automatic Redirect

Guests are redirected to login, homepage or a custom URL.

Lightweight system plugin with zero overhead
No coding required — simple backend configuration
Works with all templates (Helix, T4, Cassiopeia, SP Page Builder)
12 languages included (frontend & backend)
Joomla 5 & VirtueMart native integration

Installation

Install plg_system_jfcategoryaccess.zip
Go to Extensions → Plugins
Enable JoomFlix VM Category Access
Configure category access rules

The plugin works instantly after activation — no additional setup required.

Configuration Overview

Restricted Categories

Select one or more VirtueMart categories that should not be visible to guests.

Access Rules

Allow only Registered Users
Allow specific User Groups
Allow Everyone

Redirect Behavior

Define where unauthorized users are redirected when accessing restricted content.

Login page
Custom URL
Homepage

Multilingual Support (12 Languages)

Fully translated for all JoomFlix-supported languages, both frontend and backend.

Update Server

https://www.joomflix.com/update-server/updates/categoryaccess.xml

Included in the Package

System Plugin: plg_system_jfcategoryaccess
12 Language Packs
Update Server Integration

Conclusion

VM Category Access delivers simple, powerful and reliable control over VirtueMart category visibility. Ideal for wholesale catalogs, members-only stores and controlled B2B environments.

Support: JoomFlix Support Center