Security

Password Protection

Add password protection to entire site or specific pages for staging sites, private content, or client previews requiring authentication

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Key Features

Add password protection to entire site or specific pages for staging sites, private content, or client previews requiring authentication

  • Site-wide password protection
  • Per-page protection
  • Custom password
  • Bypass for logged-in users

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

Enable protection and set a password in module settings. Visitors will need the password to access protected content.

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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