I have a page on a site that just needs simple password protection – easy enough in WordPress, right? Except that most of the content on that page is generated through ACF – and I guess since it is not “content” it still shows on the page before they enter a password.
I have tried a bunch of different plugins and tools to try to protect the whole page, including the Advanced Custom Fields, but no dice. The ACFs still always show no matter what I do.
Is there a way to hide those fields until the password is entered on a password-protected page?
Ok, thanks! I will give it a shot.
Hi Websydaisy,
I’m running into the same issue.
Can you explain how you fixed this one, maybe with a code-example?
(The provided code-examples from Thomask are great, but I just don’t understand what to do and/or how to implement these…)
Solution:
Note that there’s an IF and an ENDIF which need to be wrapped around the ACF fields.
Also note that the default WP the_content() code must remain in place — even if you’re not using it for content in your template.
<div class="entry-content clearfix">
<!-- HIDES ACF FIELDS for use with WP password protect feature -->
<?php if( !post_password_required( $post )): ?>
<h2><?php the_field( 'business_name' ); ?></h2>
<p><?php the_field( 'client_name' ); ?></p>
<p><small><?php the_field( 'date' ); ?></small></p>
<h1><?php the_field( 'introduction_title' ); ?></h1>
<p><?php the_field( 'introduction_text' ); ?></p>
<!-- ENDS HIDE ACF FIELDS with WP Password Protect -->
<?php endif; ?>
<?php the_content(); ?>
</div><!-- .entry-content -->
Just want to say thanks to those who responded here! Fixed my problem in no time 🙂
