How to Create Password Protected Content using Elementor & Dynamic.ooo

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create password-protected content using the Elementor page builder along with the Dynamic.ooo plugin. This feature allows you to restrict access to specific content based on a password set in an Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) field. By the end of this guide, you will be able to effectively show or hide content based on user input.

Step 1: Install Required Plugins

To begin, ensure you have the following plugins installed and activated on your WordPress site:

• Elementor: The core page builder plugin.
• Dynamic.ooo: This plugin provides additional functionalities for Elementor.
• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF): This plugin allows you to create custom fields, including password fields.

Installation Steps

1. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for "Elementor" and click "Install Now" followed by "Activate".
4. Repeat the process for "Dynamic.ooo" and "Advanced Custom Fields".

Step 2: Create a Password Field

Next, you need to create a password field using ACF.

1. Go to Custom Fields > Add New.
2. Name your field group (e.g., "Password Protection").
3. Click on "Add Field".
4. Set the Field Label (e.g., "Content Password").
5. Choose "Text" as the Field Type.
6. Publish the field group and assign it to the relevant post type (e.g., posts or pages).

Step 3: Add Password Field to Content

Now, you will add the password field to the content area where you want to protect the information.

1. Edit the post or page where you want to protect content.
2. Scroll down to the ACF field you created.
3. Enter the desired password in the "Content Password" field.

Step 4: Set Up Dynamic Visibility in Elementor

With the password field in place, you can now set up the visibility conditions in Elementor.

1. Edit the post or page with Elementor.
2. Select the content widget that you want to protect.
3. In the widget settings, go to the "Advanced" tab.
4. Look for the "Dynamic Visibility" option (provided by Dynamic.ooo).
5. Enable "Dynamic Visibility".
6. Set the condition to check the ACF password field:
   • Choose "Show" when the ACF field value matches the input.
   • Enter the ACF field name (e.g., "content_password").

Step 5: Add a Password Input Form

To allow users to enter the password, you need to add a password input form.

1. Add a new section in Elementor above the protected content.
2. Insert a "Form" widget or a "Text" widget with an input box.
3. Label the input box as "Enter Password".
4. Use custom JavaScript or Elementor's built-in functionality to handle the password input and submission.

Example JavaScript Handling

document.getElementById("submitBtn").onclick = function() {
    var userInput = document.getElementById("passwordInput").value;
    var protectedContent = document.getElementById("protectedContent");
    
    if (userInput === "YOUR_PASSWORD_HERE") {
        protectedContent.style.display = "block";
    } else {
        alert("Incorrect Password");
    }
};

Conclusion

You have now successfully created a password-protected content area using Elementor and Dynamic.ooo. This method enables you to manage access to your content effectively, enhancing user engagement and security.

Key Takeaways

• Ensure all required plugins are installed.
• Use ACF to create a password field.
• Implement dynamic visibility and a password input form in Elementor.

Next Steps

Consider exploring additional features of Dynamic.ooo for more advanced content management options or customizing the password input form to enhance user experience.