Password protecting your Squarespace site effectively blocks unauthorized access to your content. Only visitors with the correct password can view your site.

Key Information:

• All visitors use the same password
• Passwords are case-sensitive
• Password sessions expire after 4 hours
• Site-wide passwords block e-commerce checkout
• Password protection removes site from search engines

Setting Up Password Protection:

On Desktop:

1. Open site availability panel
2. Select "Password Protected"
3. Enter desired password
4. Click Save

On Mobile App:

1. Tap More > Settings
2. Tap Site Availability
3. Select Password Protected
4. Enter password
5. Tap Save

Testing Your Password:

• Open site in private browser window
• Enter password at lock screen
• Press Enter or click arrow to access

Important Considerations:

• Never use your Squarespace account password
• Password protection prevents search engine indexing
• Previously indexed content may still appear in search results
• Visitors must enter password before traffic is counted
• Not available on landing page plans

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If password prompts persist after removal, check homepage password settings
• Disable password managers before editing settings
• Enter passwords manually instead of copying/pasting
• For e-commerce sites, disable password protection during checkout

To Change/Remove Password:

1. Access site availability panel
2. Enter new password or select Public/Private mode
3. Save changes

Note: Enterprise users have additional single sign-on options available.

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