Managed at Password Protected → Appearance. Everything here controls the screen visitors see.
Layout: native or customized
| Layout |
Result |
| Default (WordPress native) |
Looks like the standard WordPress login screen. Familiar and neutral. |
| Customized |
Uses every styling option below. Choose this to match your brand. |
Most appearance options only take visible effect in Customized layout.
Logo
| Option |
Notes |
| Logo URL |
Upload or pick from the media library. |
| Logo Link Type |
None, or a custom URL. |
| Custom Link URL |
Where the logo links to, if you chose custom. |
| Logo Alignment |
Left, center or right. |
| Logo Width / Height (px) |
Leave blank to use the image’s natural size. |
Background and colors
| Option |
Notes |
| Background Type |
Solid colour or image. |
| Background image URL |
Used when type is image; covers the viewport. |
| Background color |
The page behind the form. |
| Card background |
The panel the form sits on. |
| Primary color |
Buttons and input focus highlight. |
Typography and alignment
| Option |
Notes |
| Title Color / Font Size / Alignment |
The heading above the form. |
| Description Color / Font Size / Alignment |
The explanatory text below the heading. |
| Option |
Notes |
| Input BG / Text / Label Color |
The password field and its label. |
| Input Border Color / Size / Radius |
Border appearance. |
| Show Password View Icon |
Adds an eye icon so visitors can reveal what they typed. |
| Button Text Color |
Submit button text. |
| Button Border Radius (px) |
Submit button corners. |
Form text
| Option |
Default |
| Form title |
“Protected Content” |
| Form description |
“This content is password protected. Please enter the password to continue.” |
| Submit button text |
“Submit” |
| Text below the form |
Empty. Basic HTML allowed. |
Text below the form is the right place for “Need access? Email su*****@*****le.com” — it gives locked-out visitors somewhere to go instead of a dead end.
Theme asset isolation
Settings → Theme Assets on Password Protected Form controls whether your theme’s CSS and JavaScript load on the password screen.
| Option |
Result |
| Default |
Loads only what the form needs. Fast, and immune to theme conflicts. |
| Include Theme Styles/Scripts |
Loads your theme’s assets so the form inherits its styling. |
New installations use Default. Sites upgrading keep their previous behaviour so nothing changes unexpectedly.
Custom CSS (PRO)
You can style the lock screen beyond the provided customizer options. Go to Password Protected → Appearance and use the Custom CSS box to safely inject your own styles.