Password-protecting individual pages allows you to control access to specific content while keeping other pages public. Here's how to manage page passwords effectively:

Setting a Page Password

1. Open the Pages panel
2. Select the page to protect
3. Click the Settings icon
4. Scroll to Password field
5. Enter password (max 30 characters)
6. Click Save

Important Password Guidelines:

• Passwords are case-sensitive
• Maximum 30 characters
• Don't use your account password
• Visitor sessions expire after 4 hours
• All visitors use the same password
• Contributors with viewer permissions need the password

Collection Pages and Search Engines:

• Passwords protect all items in collection pages (blogs, events, portfolio, store)
• Protected pages won't be indexed by search engines
• Existing pages may remain in search results temporarily
• Items can still appear in summary blocks but require password for full access

Index Pages:

• Main index can be password-protected
• Sub-page visibility depends on index style

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Disable password managers when editing passwords
• Paste passwords as plain text
• Check for site-wide passwords if access issues occur
• Test passwords in private browser window

Best Practices:

• Hide protected pages from navigation menus
• Set passwords before adding content to new pages
• Regular password updates enhance security
• Monitor access patterns through analytics

Note: Page passwords aren't available for member sites. For additional security options, consider site-wide passwords or single sign-on (Enterprise plan only).

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