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TODO: add a description of when and why you'd use password protection
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Password protection provides simple access control using a single shared password. All authorized users use the same password to access your documentation.
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Use password protection when you need basic security for your docs.
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## Prerequisites
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* Your security requirements allow sharing passwords among users.
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- You are on a Pro or Enterprise plan
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- You can securely distribute passwords to authorized users
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## Implementation
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3. Enter a secure password.
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4. Select **Save changes**.
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</Step>
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<Step title="Test access.">
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Open your documentation in an incognito window to verify the password prompt appears and your password works.
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</Step>
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<Step title="Distribute access.">
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Securely share the password and documentation URL with authorized users.
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## Example scenario
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You need basic access control without tracking individual users. You want to prevent public access while keeping setup simple. Your user base is small and trusted, so you can share a single password with all users.
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## Security considerations
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**Create a strong password** in your dashboard. **Share credentials** with authorized users. Rotate the password regularly and you are all set.
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- Rotate passwords regularly.
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- Use a strong, unique password.
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- Distribute passwords through secure channels like password managers or encrypted communication.
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- Change the password immediately if someone loses access privileges.
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- Change the password immediately if you need to revoke access.

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