Registration Wall

What is the registration wall?

The registration wall prompts job seekers to create an account before they can apply to a job. When enabled, clicking the Apply button opens a sign-up dialog instead of immediately redirecting to the external application URL.

This is the simplest way to grow your resume database — every application attempt captures a candidate. The registration wall is enabled by default on new boards.

Why use a registration wall?

Build a resume database automatically

Every apply click captures a candidate. Over time, your board accumulates a talent pool you own — without manual effort. This database becomes a monetizable asset you can offer employers as a premium feature.

Deter scraping and protect your data

Bots and competitors scrape job boards to harvest application URLs, company data, and salary information. A registration wall adds a meaningful barrier — scrapers cannot programmatically click through an auth dialog, which protects your most valuable data (where candidates actually apply) from automated extraction. While browsing remains open for SEO, the apply flow is gated behind authentication.

Increase candidate engagement

Signed-in candidates are more engaged. They save jobs, set up alerts, and return more often. The registration wall turns anonymous visitors into known users, giving you a direct communication channel through email.

Signal value to employers

Employers pay more when they know your board has real, verified candidates — not just anonymous traffic. A registration wall demonstrates that your audience is engaged enough to create accounts, which supports premium pricing.

How it works

Without the registration wall

1. Job seeker clicks Apply
2. New tab opens with the employer's application URL

With the registration wall

1. Job seeker clicks Apply
2. Sign-up dialog appears (with option to sign in if they already have an account)
3. After creating an account or signing in, the employer's application URL opens automatically
4. The candidate is now in your database

The wall applies to both desktop and mobile apply buttons.

Enable the registration wall

The registration wall is enabled by default on new boards (along with candidate profiles). If you have disabled it, you can re-enable it:

1. Go to Board settings in the sidebar
2. On the General tab, ensure Candidate profiles is toggled on
3. The Registration wall toggle appears below — toggle it on

The setting saves instantly. The registration wall requires candidate profiles since it depends on candidate accounts.

When to disable the registration wall

Most boards should keep the registration wall on. Consider disabling it when:

• You are just starting out: If your board has very little traffic, reducing friction may help build early traction. Re-enable the wall once you have steady visitors
• Your board is aggregation-heavy with low engagement: If most jobs are backfilled and visitors rarely apply, the wall may increase bounce rates before you have enough engaged visitors to benefit

Disable the registration wall

Toggle Registration wall off in board settings. The apply button returns to its default behavior — opening the application URL directly.

Disabling candidate profiles also automatically disables the registration wall.