=== Password Protected Site and Store ===
Contributors: codenix
Tags: password protect, protect woocommerce store, protect page, protect categories
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

This is a great plugin for securing your WordPress Site. Easily set passwords to restrict access to the site and WooCommerce products.

== Description ==

Want to make your WordPress site password protected? Need to create a protected WooCommerce store for select users or clients only? Our Password Protected Site and Store plugin is the ultimate all-in-one solution to restrict access and fully customize the experience – without touching any code.

Whether you're building a staging site, client preview, private membership area, or exclusive product showcase – this plugin gives you complete control over who can access your WordPress site or WooCommerce store.

 
**✅ Key Features**
🔹 Password protect entire site, specific pages, or WooCommerce products
🔹 Set unique passwords for different sections – even individual products
🔹 Enable or disable password for logged-in administrators
🔹 Restrict access based on user roles (Admin, Editor, Subscriber, etc.)
🔹 Customize the password form – title, description, colors, fonts, and layout
🔹 Add your own logo or brand identity to the login form
🔹 Style the submit button with custom colors, borders, hover effects, and more
🔹 Fully customizable input field styles – from placeholder text to font and border
🔹 Set background images or colors for the protected screen
🔹 No coding required – beginner friendly, yet powerful for developers

**🔒 Why Use This Plugin?**
There are many reasons to protect your WordPress site or WooCommerce store:
<ul>
<li>Building a client site and need to restrict access?</li>
<li>Selling wholesale or invite-only products?</li>
<li>Running a private blog or online community?</li>
<li>Showcasing content to selected users only?</li>
</ul>

This plugin is the best way to create a secure, password protected environment on WordPress – with full control over access and design.

**🎨 Designed for Customization**
Unlike basic plugins, you’re not stuck with default styles. You can make the password page match your brand with:
<ul>
<li>Custom logo upload</li>
<li>Background color or image with opacity control</li>
<li>Font settings, field styling, and text alignment</li>
<li>Button customization – color, border, hover, font</li>
</ul>

Perfect for agencies, developers, and site owners who care about visual identity.

**🔐 Protect Your WooCommerce Store**
Selling to a specific audience? Our plugin lets you password protect WooCommerce products or the entire shop:

<ul>
<li>Preview stores for clients before launch</li>
<li>Sell to wholesalers or invite-only customers</li>
<li>Hide sensitive or exclusive product listings</li>
</ul>

Keep your WooCommerce store protected while keeping the design professional.

**🔍 SEO Optimized and Fast**
This plugin won’t slow down your site. It’s lightweight, SEO-friendly, and works with any theme. Whether you're running a blog, store, portfolio, or membership site – this plugin ensures your content stays secure and looks great doing it.

**💡 Use Cases**
<ul>
<li>Protected WordPress site for staging or internal use</li>
<li>Password protected WooCommerce catalog for private buyers</li>
<li>Exclusive blogs or media libraries</li>
<li>Internal company portals</li>
</ul>

**🛠 Compatible With**
✅ All major WordPress themes
✅ WooCommerce
✅ Page builders like Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery
✅ Multisite compatible
✅ WPML ready


== Installation ==

Extract the ZIP file.

Upload the extracted folder to the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.

Loook for "Password Protected" menu on WordPress admin dashboard

== Screenshots ==

1. General
2. Page
3. Products
4. Protect Page Design
5. Protected Page


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.4 =
*Tested and confirmed compatibility with WordPress 6.9
*Tested and confirmed compatibility with WooCommerce 10.4.2

= 1.0.3 =
*Fixed bugs without woocommerce
*Improved User Interface

= 1.0.2 =
*Fixed bugs provided by WordPress Team

= 1.0.1 =
*Fixed bugs provided by WordPress Team

= 1.0.0 =
*Initial release