Login/ register or ( continue as guest ) before moving to cart or checkout.

Dear @Plethora,

Thank you for your inquiry.

To implement a feature that prompts users to either log in, register, or continue as a guest before accessing the cart or proceeding to checkout, you will typically need to adjust your WooCommerce settings or utilize a third-party plugin that supports this functionality.

Below are a few recommendations to help you achieve this:

1. WooCommerce Settings:
WooCommerce provides built-in options to manage customer account behavior. You can configure these settings by navigating to WooCommerce > Settings > Accounts & Privacy. From there, you may enable or disable the following options based on your preferences:

– Allow customers to place orders without an account.
– Allow customers to log into an existing account during checkout.
– Allow customers to create an account during checkout.

2. Use of Plugins:
For more advanced control over the checkout process, you may consider using third-party plugins that offer features such as requiring login or allowing guest checkout. Some popular options include:

– Woo Force Authentication Before Checkout: https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-force-authentification-before-checkout/
– YITH Easy Login & Register Popup for WooCommerce: https://yithemes.com/themes/plugins/yith-easy-login-register-popup-for-woocommerce/

For further guidance, we also recommend reviewing the following article:
https://yithemes.com/blog/tutorials/login-and-registration-woocommerce-login-for-your-customers/

Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,
The 8Theme Team