Access Control in Zoho Sites

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Introduction

Not every page on your website is meant for everyone. Whether you’re sharing confidential content, exclusive resources, or member-only updates, Zoho Sites’ Access Control feature lets you control who can view specific pages on your site.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to enable and customize access control for individual pages.

Step-by-Step Instructions

What Is Access Control?

Access Control allows you to restrict visibility of certain pages based on your audience. You can:

  • Limit pages to registered members or specific user groups
  • Protect pages with a password
  • Keep pages public for everyone to see

This is ideal for creating private areas on your website — such as client portals, event pages, internal documentation, or subscription-based content.

 

How to Enable Access Control for a Page

 

Follow these simple steps to restrict access to any webpage:

  1. Navigate to the Pages Section
  • Click on the Pages tab from the main menu (via the hamburger icon if collapsed).
  • You’ll see a list of all the pages currently on your site.
  1. Access the Page Permissions
  • Locate the page you want to protect.
  • On the right-hand side of the page listing, you’ll find an access control icon (usually near the “Edit Content” button).
  • Click on the icon to open the access settings for that page.
  1. Choose the Access Level

You’ll be presented with three access options:

  • Show to All (Default):
    The page is publicly visible to anyone who visits your site.
  • Limit to Members:
    Restricts access to selected user groups or individual members. Ideal for member-only content or private communities.
  • Password Protection:
    Requires visitors to enter a password to view the page. You can set:
    • A site-wide password (used for multiple protected pages)
    • A page-specific password (unique to that page)
  1. Set or Edit the Password (if applicable)

If you choose Password Protection, click on Password Settings to:

  • Set a new password
  • Modify an existing one
  • Choose between using a global or page-specific password
  1. Save Your Settings

Once you’ve selected your preferred access level and configured the necessary settings, click Save.

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