Troubleshooting Protected WordPress Pages
Common checks when protected content is visible unexpectedly or Pro features are unavailable.
The protected page is still visible
- Check whether your logged-in user role is allowed to bypass protection.
- Test the URL in a fresh private or incognito window.
- Clear WordPress, hosting and CDN caches.
- Confirm the page protection setting was saved.
Child pages are not protected
- Confirm the parent page is protected.
- Confirm Also protect child pages is enabled.
- Confirm PageProtectPro Pro is installed and the licence is active.
- Check that the page is assigned as a child of the protected parent.
Pro features are unavailable
- Confirm the Pro plugin is installed and active.
- Check the licence status.
- Re-enter the licence information if necessary.
- Contact support if the issue continues.