How and Why to Password Protect a Page on Squarespace 7.1

Password-protecting a page in Squarespace 7.1 is a simple yet effective way to control access to specific content on your website.

Whether you want to create exclusive sections for members, share private information with clients, or simply limit access to certain pages, this feature allows you to manage who can view your content.

In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to easily set up password protection on any page within your Squarespace 7.1 site, ensuring your content stays secure and accessible only to those with the right credentials.

Step 1: Select your Squarespace Page

Begin by logging into your Squarespace account and selecting your website.

Next, click “Pages“ on the top of your menu.

Screenshot showing how to open page settings in Squarespace 7.1 to enable password protection

Hover over the page you want to password protect until you see the Gear Icon.

Visual of entering a password in Squarespace 7.1 page settings to secure website content

Step 2: Open your Page Settings Menu

Click on that Gear Icon to open your page settings menu.

Step-by-step interface image illustrating how to set up password protection on a Squarespace page

Step 3: Scrool down to the Password option

After opening your page settings menu, scroll down to the Password option.

Example of a password prompt on a protected Squarespace page viewed on desktop

Step 4: Choose your Page Password

Type in the password you want to use for the selected page.

Screenshot of the Squarespace 7.1 password field in page settings for controlling page access

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Click on the Eye Icon to make sure you typed your password correctly.

Visual guide showing the password input process in Squarespace page settings for secure content

Step 5: Save your changes

Once you have chosen the password for your selected Squarespace page, be sure to click "Save" to apply these changes.

This step is crucial for ensuring your content stays secure and accessible only to those with the right credentials.

Image displaying how to save changes after adding a password to a Squarespace 7.1 page

Once your selected page prompts visitors to enter a password before accessing it, you have successfully set up password protection. You can verify the setup by opening the page yourself and checking that the password prompt appears as expected.

BONUS!

7 Reasons to Password-Protect a Page on Your Squarespace 7.1 Website:

Exclusive Content

  • Control access to premium or members-only content, ensuring it is only available to authorized users.

Client Proofing

  • Share drafts or proofs with clients privately, keeping their feedback confidential until the final product is ready.

Event Registration

  • Restrict access to event details or registration forms, allowing only invited guests or those with a password to participate.

Internal Documents

  • Secure sensitive internal documents or company information that should not be publicly accessible.

Early Access

  • Provide exclusive early access to new products or services to a select group before the official launch.

Confidential Projects

  • Keep ongoing projects or research private, preventing unauthorized access until you are ready to share it publicly.

Controlled Testing

  • Test new features or content in a secure environment before making them live to your entire audience.

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