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Contributed modules for Drupal 7

Protected Node

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The Protected Node module can be used on websites where select pages need to be password protected. Different from permissions that require account creation, this is more user friendly. In terms of security, both methods are quite similar.

The module simply adds a field set in the node form allowing authors enter a password that will be used by visitors to access the node. If you've seen photo websites where you are required to enter a password in order to view a particular album, you are familiar with the experience that this module provides.

The Protected Node module has many options that can be difficult. As such, this documentation attempts to explain all that you can do with the module. Also, combining this module with others can be quite powerful!

Protected Node Installation and Basics

Installation

Protected Node module: Permissions

The Protected Node module adds permissions to define who can use the password feature.

Global Settings

The Protected Node module has global settings found under Configuration > Content Authoring > Protected node.

Password Field set

Once installed and properly configured, the Protected Node module adds a field set in the node edit form (assuming the user has the

Per Node Type Settings

Node Type extension

Password Form

Protected Node Password Form

Password Fork Feature

Password Fork

Views Support

The additional support includes fields, filters, and sort capabilities that are added to the Node type. The join between the regular node

Rules Support

The following features are available only when installing the Rules extension of protected nodes. This extension requires the third party

Guide maintainers

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