# Password protection

> Protect your documentation site with a shared password for simple access control.

<Warning title="Enterprise feature">
  This feature is available only for the [Enterprise plan](https://buildwithfern.com/pricing). To get started, reach out to [support@buildwithfern.com](mailto:support@buildwithfern.com).
</Warning>

Password protection allows you to restrict access to your documentation site using a shared password. This is useful for pre-release documentation, internal resources, or any content you want to keep private without requiring individual user accounts.

## How it works

When password protection is enabled, visitors to your documentation site are prompted to enter a password before they can view any content. Once authenticated, users can browse the site until their session expires.

## Setting up password protection

To enable password protection for your documentation site, [contact Fern](https://buildwithfern.com/contact) or reach out via Slack. Fern will configure the password for your site.