Divi Password Protected 1.0.0

When it comes to Divi Password Protected content, there are three main ways to handle it, ranging from the free built-in WordPress method to specialized professional plugins.

1. Built-in WordPress Protection (Free)

Divi fully supports the native WordPress visibility settings. This is best for simple, full-page protection.

How to do it: In the Page/Post editor sidebar, find Visibility > Password Protected.

The Look: By default, it uses a very basic form that can sometimes look "broken" on Divi because it lacks styling.

Limitations: You can only protect the entire page, and you cannot easily style the form without custom CSS.

2. Specialized Divi Plugins (Recommended for Pro Sites)

If you want to protect specific sections of a page (e.g., a "VIP Download" area) while keeping the rest of the page public, you need a plugin.

A. DiviPasswords (by DonDivi)

This is a popular choice found in the Divi Marketplace.

Partial Protection: You can lock specific Sections, Rows, or Modules instead of the whole page.

Customization: It adds a "Password" toggle in the Advanced Tab of any Divi element. You can change the title, button text, and colors directly in the Divi Builder.

Security: It removes the protected content from the page source until the correct password is entered.

B. Divi Password Protected (by Divi Life)

Ease of Use: Acts as a simple toggle on any Divi element.

Custom Styling: Allows you to set accent colors and customize the prompt text to match your branding without code.

3. Divi Toolbox (Advanced Styling)

If you already use the Divi Toolbox plugin, it has a built-in feature to style the default WordPress password form.

It allows you to add a custom image, change the font, and style the submit button for the standard WordPress password page so it doesn't look like a "default" site.

⚠️ Security Warning: The "Excerpt" Bug

Be careful when using password protection with the Divi Blog Module. Historically, Divi’s Blog module sometimes displays the content of password-protected posts in the excerpt or search results.

Pro Tip: Always check your site’s search results or blog archives to ensure your "secret" content isn't visible in the summary snippet.

Would you like me to provide the CSS code to style the default Divi password form, or are you looking for a recommendation on which plugin fits your specific project?