How to password protect a wordpress site
- George Apostolov
How to password protect a wordpress site: step-by-step guide
Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Posts or Pages, and select the post or page you want to protect.
Click on the icon for settings.
Select Published to proceed.
Under Status & Visibility section, click on the box for Password protected.
Enter a password in the field that appears.
Click Save to apply the changes.
Select View post to ensure it’s properly password protected.
Users will need to enter the password to view the content.
Quick answer: To password protect a WordPress site, navigate to Posts or Pages in your WordPress dashboard, select the desired content, open the settings, click Published, choose Password protected under Status & Visibility, enter a password, save the changes, and view the post to confirm.
About this WordPress tutorial
Secure your content by adding a password to any post or page in WordPress. Follow these steps to restrict access to your site. This guide shows how to password protect a wordpress site in 8 steps, starting with "Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Posts or Pages , and select the post or pag..." and finishing with "Users will need to enter the password to view the content". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to password protect a wordpress site?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Publish on Wordpress, How to Put the WordPress Website in Maintenance Mode and How to Remove Breadcrumbs in Wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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