Is it possible to share SMF DB with website DB?

[RedPanda2013]

Hello

I am developing a new website and there is going to be a private area for each member in the website where (behind a paywall) they will have access to premium content.

Now my question is this: is there any way that each member can use the same login and password for both the SMF and the website?

Thank you

[Arantor]

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