Working with Password-Protected Pages

Some website builders and web applications require users to enter a password. There are multiple ways to simplify working with password-protected websites while in development:

1. Installing the Webvizio browser extension
2. Installing WordPress plugin (for WordPress websites only)
3. Adding custom query URL strings (for Squarespace).

Webvizio Browser Extension

Installing the Webvizio Chrome Extension cannot only significantly improve the stability and performance, but also allow you to work with password-protected pages of sites/web applications.

Installing the extension doesn’t require users to use it as a primary tool, but it can be used as anenhancement to the Webvizio application performance.

You can install the Webvizio browser extension directly from the Google Chrome store. Please note that the Webvizio extension is compatible with any Chromium-based browser. For a better experience, we recommend using the Chrome browser. 

After installing, go to the project settings to activate the extension for this project and check the box “Enable Chrome Extension”.

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Important:

After enabling the extension on the project, all users who work with this project must install the extension to ensure consistency in displaying all pages’ content.

Learn more about installing and using the Webvizio browser extension from this article.

WordPress Plugin

The WordPress plugin for Webvizio is designed to streamline website development and improve your Webvizio experience while working on WordPress-based websites. This plugin brings significant enhancements to content accuracy and loading speeds. It also secures access to password-protected pages.

Installed ones, this plugin simplifies the user experience working with drafts and private pages.

Webvizio WordPress plugin is available in the WordPress plugin directory. You can read more about installing and using the WordPress plugin in this article.

Squarespace Builder (through Custom URL Queries)

Some web builders require entering a password to access a page that is under development (e.g., Squarespace).

To enhance your customers’ and colleagues’ experience, you can enable custom query URL strings. This option automatically adds your password to every new page you open.

Follow these steps to enable this option:

1- When creating a project, add “?password={your password}” to the end of the webpage link.

 Go to the project settings by clicking on the three dots on the project card and clicking on Project Settings. Or, click on the settings icon⚙️while inside the project.

3- Go to the Advanced Settings tab and add “password={your password}” to the Custom query string field.

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Important: 

This method requires saving passwords in the Webvizio database and will be available to all users with the Project Manager role and higher. Please be advised and use at your discretion.