Set Up Page Passwords on Squarespace
TL;DR:
- Password-protect individual Squarespace pages to control access
- Single password applies to all users per page (not individual specific)
- Passwords are case-sensitive with a 30-character limit
- Search engines cannot index content behind password-protected pages
- Sessions expire after four hours requiring password re-entry
Password-protecting pages on Squarespace gives you control over who can view specific content on your site. Whether you're sharing client work, member-only content, or keeping drafts private, page passwords are straightforward to set up and manage.
How to Set a Page Password
Setting up password protection takes just a few clicks:
- Open the Pages Panel – Navigate to the Pages section in your Squarespace dashboard
- Choose Your Page – Select the page you want to protect and click the settings icon (gear symbol)
- Set Password – Scroll down to the Password field, enter your desired password (30 characters max, case-sensitive), and save changes
Once saved, a lock icon appears next to the page title showing it's secured. Test this by opening the page in an incognito browser window and entering the password at the lock screen.
Pixelhaze Tip: Move password-protected pages to the 'Not Linked' section of your Pages panel to keep them out of your main site navigation.
Configuring the Lock Screen
You can customise how the password entry screen looks through the Lock Screen panel in your site settings. This helps maintain your brand consistency even on protected pages.
Keep in mind that password sessions expire after four hours, so visitors will need to re-enter the password after that time.
Changing or Removing Passwords
To update or remove a page password:
- Access Page Settings – Return to the page's settings as described above
- Update the Password – Enter a new password or delete the existing one to remove protection entirely
- Save Changes – Always save your adjustments to make them live
Important Limitations
Squarespace only supports one password per page. You can't assign different passwords to different visitors for the same page. If you need individual access control, consider adding users as contributors instead.
FAQs
Can I assign unique passwords for different visitors on a single page?
No, Squarespace only supports one password per page. For individual access control, add users as contributors to your site instead.
How secure is Squarespace's password protection?
Squarespace hides passwords behind dots when entered and prevents search engines from indexing protected content, providing solid basic security.
Why are password characters shown as dots?
This prevents anyone nearby from seeing your password as you type it in.
Do search engines index password-protected pages?
No, password protection blocks search engine indexing, keeping your content private from search results.
Jargon Buster
Page Passwords – Feature that requires a password to view specific Squarespace pages
Lock Screen – The interface that prompts for a password on protected pages
Contributors – Users with permissions to view or edit parts of your Squarespace site without needing public passwords
Not Linked – Pages section for content that exists on your site but doesn't appear in navigation menus
Wrap-up
Page passwords on Squarespace give you simple but effective control over who can access your content. The single password per page approach works well for most situations, though remember that all authorised visitors will share the same password.
Choose strong, unique passwords and consider moving protected pages to the 'Not Linked' section to keep them truly private. With sessions expiring after four hours, your content stays secure while still being accessible to those who need it.
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