Password protection in Squarespace prevents unauthorized access to your site by requiring visitors to enter a password. Here's everything you need to know about setting up and managing a sitewide password.

Key Points:

• All visitors use the same password
• Sessions expire after 4 hours
• Passwords are case-sensitive
• Don't use your Squarespace account password
• Password protection blocks search engine access
• Not compatible with e-commerce checkout

Setting Up a Password:

1. Go to Site Visibility settings
2. Select Password Protection
3. Enter your desired password
4. Click Save

The default lock screen will appear to visitors:

Important Considerations:

• Test the password in a private browser window
• Password-protected sites can't process e-commerce transactions
• Individual pages can also be password-protected
• Enterprise users can use Single Sign-On (SSO)

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Disable password managers when setting up passwords
• Type passwords manually instead of copying/pasting
• Check homepage for individual page passwords if issues persist
• Remove password by selecting "Public" or "Private" visibility

Search Engine Impact:

• Password protection prevents search engine indexing
• Previously indexed content may still appear in search results
• Switching to private or password protection will prevent future indexing

Remember to regularly review your password protection settings and update them as needed for optimal security.

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