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Password protect your website
Learn how to password protect your website and create access for users.
Jun 20, 2024
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.
Click the WP Toolkit link in the left toolbar. Note: WP Toolkit is not available for the WordPress Essentials Hosting plan.
In the Dashboard section for the selected website, toggle on Password protection.
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.
Click the Protect button.
Password protection is now enabled.
If you need to change the password, click the Options icon.
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.
Visitors will need to enter the username and password you created to access your website.
