Portal
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The Sense theme is built to work seamlessly with Ghost’s native membership system using the Portal component.
Rather than adding custom pages or extra layers of complexity, Sense relies on Ghost’s official tools to provide a simpler, faster setup — especially for users without technical experience.
The Portal is widely used across Ghost sites and works well for the vast majority of use cases.
Portal is Ghost’s native interface for managing memberships and subscriptions. It includes modals for:
Signing up and logging in
Upgrading to paid plans
Managing account details
Viewing past subscriptions
Public preview access (for paid-only posts)
These modals are responsive, accessible, and maintained by the Ghost team.
To use Portal effectively, basic knowledge of Ghost memberships is recommended.
If you're new to this feature, check the official Ghost resources:
You can customize the appearance of Portal using Ghost’s Brand settings.
The floating Portal button (bottom-right corner) can be disabled if you prefer using the built-in calls to action provided by the Sense theme.
To hide the Portal button:
Sense includes sign-up prompts in the header and a homepage section, so the Portal button is optional.
Setup Members
Learn how to enable and configure the membership system in Ghost, including access levels, email settings, and subscription options.
Customize Portal
Find out how to personalize the Portal interface — update colors, icons, and behavior to match your site’s branding.