Security

Password Protection

Password-protect entire site from public view with a single shared password that all visitors must enter before accessing any content or pages

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Key Features

Password-protect entire site from public view with a single shared password that all visitors must enter before accessing any content or pages

  • Site-wide password protection
  • Public access blocking
  • Development site protection
  • Maintenance mode security

Real-World Use Cases

Development Site Protection

Password-protect staging site from public view while allowing developers and clients to access with shared password.

Pre-Launch Privacy

Hide work-in-progress site from search engines and public while building, giving only select people the access password.

Temporary Maintenance

Restrict entire site to password holders during major updates or content changes without affecting logged-in admins.

How to Use

Set a password in the module settings to protect your entire site from public access. Useful for development or maintenance periods.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances site security and protection

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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