How to Set and Manage Page Passwords in Squarespace

How to Set and Manage Page Passwords in Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

December 1, 2024 at 07:02 PM

Password-protected pages prevent unauthorized access to specific content while keeping other pages public. Visitors must enter a password to view protected content.

Key Requirements

  • Passwords must be at least 30 characters long and are case-sensitive
  • All visitors use the same password for a protected page
  • Don't use your account password as a page password
  • Viewer-level collaborators need the password to access protected pages
  • Password protection isn't available for member site pages

Yellow arrow pointing right

Yellow arrow pointing right

Setting a Password

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Select the page to protect
  3. Click Settings icon
  4. Enter password in the Password field
  5. Click Save

A lock icon appears next to protected pages in the Pages panel.

Gray password lock icon

Gray password lock icon

Important Notes

  • Password sessions expire after 4 hours
  • Protected pages won't appear in search engine results
  • Collection pages (blogs, events, portfolio, store) protect all items within
  • Password protection applies to entire collections, not individual items
  • Index pages can be protected at the main level

Squarespace web page index

Squarespace web page index

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Clear browser cache if password prompt persists after removal
  • Disable password managers when editing page passwords
  • Use plain text when copying/pasting passwords
  • Check homepage settings if password prompts appear unexpectedly
  • Remove protected pages from navigation by moving to Unlinked section

Password protection helps maintain content security while allowing public access to specified pages. Test protected pages in a private browser window to ensure proper functionality.

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