Password protection restricts access to specific pages, requiring visitors to enter a password to view the content. Here's how to set it up and manage it effectively:

Key Password Requirements:

• Must be case-sensitive
• Maximum 30 characters
• Cannot match your Squarespace account password
• Single password for all visitors
• Session expires after 4 hours

Setting a Password:

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

A padlock icon will appear next to password-protected pages in the Pages panel.

Lock Screen: Visitors will see a gray lock screen when accessing protected pages.

Important Notes:

• Password protection also applies to all items in collection pages (blogs, events, portfolio, shop)
• Protected pages won't be indexed by search engines
• Contributors with viewer permissions need the password
• Page views are only counted when password is entered
• Not available for members-only sites

Modifying Passwords:

1. Open Pages panel
2. Select protected page
3. Open Page Settings
4. Scroll to Password
5. Edit or delete password
6. Save changes

Troubleshooting:

• Clear browser cache if password removal doesn't take effect
• Disable password managers before changing passwords
• Paste passwords as plain text to avoid formatting issues
• Check for site-wide passwords if page access issues persist

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