How do I put my status page behind a password?

Open the service, go to Settings, choose Private, password protected in the Page visibility card, enter a password and select Save visibility.

Before you start

  • You are a service ADMIN.
  • The service has no custom domain. A page with a custom domain must stay public.
  • The password has at least 6 characters.

Steps

  1. Open the service and select Settings.
  2. In Page visibility, select Private, password protected.
  3. Type the password in the field below the option.
  4. Select Save visibility.
  5. Open /status/{slug} in a private browser window and confirm the unlock form appears.

Page visibility card with the password option selected

Questions

How do I change the password?

Repeat the steps with a new password. Visitors who had unlocked the page must enter the new one.

What happens if I leave the password field empty?

The existing password is kept.

How do I share the page without sharing a password?

Choose Private, secret link instead. Anyone with the link can view the page. Use Regenerate link to revoke it.

Why is the password option disabled?

The service has a custom domain. Remove the domain first, or keep the page public.

How do I make the page public again?

Select Public and save. The password is no longer asked.