How Do I Create a Password Protected Image Gallery in WordPress?

Install Password Protect WordPress Pro to add password protection to WordPress galleries without coding. Choose between shortcode-based section protection or full page protection. Both methods take minutes to implement.

YT Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:14 The Problem with WordPress Galleries
0:29 Solution: Password Protect WordPress Pro
0:38 Method 1: Section Protection
1:47 Method 2: Page Protection
2:57 Conclusion

METHOD 1: SECTION PROTECTION
1. Install Password Protect WordPress Pro
2. Navigate to Password Protect WordPress, Partial Protection, then Section Protection
3. Click Add New
4. Build your gallery using the Gallery block
5. Enter passwords in the Section Protection sidebar (multiple passwords supported)
6. Click Save Changes and Publish
7. Copy the generated shortcode
8. Paste shortcode into any page or post
9. Configure whitelisted roles and Save

METHOD 2: PAGE PROTECTION
1. Create a new page
2. Add gallery using WordPress block editor
3. Click Publish
4. From Pages list, hover over gallery page
5. Click Password Protect
6. Plugin auto-generates secure password (unlimited, never expires)
7. Optional: Create custom passwords with usage limits and expiration dates
8. Copy password to share with clients
9. Visitors see password form before accessing gallery

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