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Password protect your website

Learn how to password protect your website and create access for users.

Article ID: SLN20728

You can password protect your entire website and when the site is accessed, the visitor will be prompted to enter a username and password to unlock access. Note: If you want to restrict access to particular website directories, please review this article

Enable password protection

  1. Sign in to your My Services page.
  2. Click the Hosting link.
    Web Hosting Link. 
  3. Click the WP Toolkit link in the left toolbar. Note: WP Toolkit is not available for the WordPress Essentials Hosting plan. 
    WordPress Toolkit Link. 
  4. In the Dashboard section for the selected website, toggle on Password protection.
    Enable Password Protection.
  5. You will immediately be promoted to enter a Username and New password. Note: You can also auto generate a strong password by clicking the Generate button. 
    Password Protection Username and Password.
  6. Click the Protect button.
    Protect Button.
  7. Password protection is now enabled. 
    Password Protection Turned On.
  8. If you need to change the password, click the Options icon.
    Password Protection Options.
  9. Enter a password in the New password field or auto generate a strong password. Click the Update button. Note: You can also view the current password by clicking the Eye icon.
    Password Protection New Password.
  10. Visitors will need to enter the username and password you created to access your website. 
    Enter Website Username and Password.