Admin Settings Reference

The admin panel uses a sidebar layout with ten tabs. All changes auto-save — there is no Save button.

1. Provider — AI backend, model selection, and Cloud AI subscription
2. Verification Flow — DOB, Yes/No, AI modes; default mode; mode tabs
3. Gate Design — Gate trigger, preset, appearance, Customizer colours
4. Content Gate — Inline gating: blur, overlay, solid; Gutenberg & per-post
5. Risk & Compliance — Risk Engine, fraud signals, legislation, age rules
6. Camera & GPS — Camera settings and GPS location configuration
7. Integrations — Ultimate Member and BuddyPress sync
8. Labels & Text — Customise every user-facing string
9. Maintenance — Logs, debug tools, purge, license CTA
10. Support — Documentation, support form, version info, shortcode reference

Provider Tab

Configure the AI verification backend and manage your VeriSelf Cloud AI subscription.

API Type

Option	Description
VeriSelf Cloud AI (100 lifetime free)	Uses VeriSelf Cloud AI. No server setup needed. Best for testing and small sites. Free tier gets 100 lifetime AI verifications.
Self-Hosted AI (BYOAI)	Connects to your own AI provider. Unlimited verifications. Requires a server with an AI provider installed.
OpenAI-Compatible	Connects to any OpenAI-compatible API (OpenAI, Claude, local LLM with OpenAI wrapper).

Free tier users: Only “VeriSelf Cloud AI” is available (100 lifetime verifications). Upgrade to PRO to unlock self-hosted options.

Cloud AI Usage Card

Free users see a usage card showing 100 lifetime Cloud AI verifications included during early access. No paid subscription is required to install or use the plugin. BYOAI (Bring Your Own AI) is available to all users for unlimited verifications at their own AI provider cost.

API URL & Key

The endpoint URL and authentication key for your AI server. Same options as before:

Self-hosted (native): http://your-server:11434
Self-hosted (OpenAI-compatible): http://your-server:11434/v1
OpenAI: https://api.openai.com/v1
Self-hosted (local): http://127.0.0.1:11434

Model Dropdown

Select the vision model for AI analysis. The Model dropdown replaces the old text input. Click “Refresh model list” to auto-fetch available models from your provider, or click “Type manually” to enter a model name directly. The plugin validates that the model supports vision/image inputs. Only vision-capable models are ACCEPTED.

Gate Design Tab

Configure the age gate overlay that appears before users can access your site.

Gate Trigger

Setting	Behavior
On page entry	The gate appears automatically when a visitor loads any page. Use for site-wide protection.
On demand (shortcode)	The gate only appears where you place Are you old enough? This site contains age-restricted content. This site requires age verification per applicable US state laws. Enter your date of birth I confirm I am of legal age for my jurisdiction (18+) I confirm I am 18 or older. I confirm I am of legal age for my jurisdiction (18+) . Use for selective protection.
In content	The gate appears inline inside the page content via Are you old enough? This site contains age-restricted content. This site requires age verification per applicable US state laws. Enter your date of birth I confirm I am of legal age for my jurisdiction (18+) I confirm I am 18 or older. I confirm I am of legal age for my jurisdiction (18+) . Users can scroll past it. Success replaces the card with a checkmark.

Industry Preset

Quick-start templates that set the headline, subtext, and minimum age in one click.

Preset	Headline	Subtext	Min Age
Adult	Are you 18 or older?	This site contains adult content.	18
Vape	Are you 18 or older?	This site sells nicotine products.	18
Alcohol	Are you 21 or older?	This site sells alcoholic beverages.	21
Cannabis	Are you 18 or older?	This site sells age-restricted products.	18
Firearms	Are you 18 or older?	This site sells firearms or ammunition.	18
General	Are you old enough?	This site contains age-restricted content.	18

Note: The headline and subtext fields below the preset will be overwritten when you select a preset. Customize them after selecting a preset.

Verification Flow Tab

Choose verification methods, set the default mode, and configure mode tabs. Supports DOB, Yes/No, and AI frontal verification.

Verification Methods

Method	Description
Date of Birth (DOB)	User enters their birth date. Simple and fast.
Yes/No	User confirms they are old enough. Minimal friction.
AI Frontal Verification	AI analyses a live camera capture to estimate age.

Mode tabs (pills or underline) let users switch between enabled methods. The default mode determines which tab is active on first load.

Re-Verify Interval

How often users must re-verify:

Never u2014 once verified, always verified (until cookie expires)
Always u2014 verify on every visit
15 minutes / 1 hour / 24 hours / 7 days / 30 days / 90 days / 1 year u2014 periodic re-verification
Custom u2014 enter any number of days (1u2013365)

Use case: Adult sites under UK Online Safety Act may need re-verification every 30 days.