Yes, you can add password protection to your wedding website on The Knot to restrict access so only invited guests can view your wedding website. To make your wedding website private, enable password protection in your privacy settings and create a password that guests must enter to view your website. This integrated feature is available on desktop, mobile web, and The Knot App.
How do I make my wedding website private with password protection on The Knot?
Follow these steps to make your wedding website on The Knot private by enabling password protection:
- Log in to your account on The Knot.
- Select Wedding Website from the main menu.
- Click Manage Website to open your Wedding Website Dashboard.
- Select the pencil icon next to your URL to open your Privacy Settings.
- Toggle the Password protection switch to ON.
- Enter your chosen password.
- Click Save Changes.
Already logged in? You can go directly to your Wedding Website Privacy Settings to turn on password protection.
How does making your wedding website private on The Knot work?
- Password Protection: Making your wedding website private on The Knot works by enabling password protection with a custom password.
- Access Control: Once password protection is enabled, only guests you share the password with can view your wedding website.
- Guest Access: Guests must enter the correct password to access your wedding website and view your event details.
- Sharing the Password: You control access by choosing how and when to share your password with guests, such as through your save-the-dates, invitations, or direct messages.
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Ongoing Control: You can change or remove your password at any time in your privacy settings.
Can I make my wedding website private for invited guests only?
Yes, you can make your wedding website private for invited guests only by enabling password protection on The Knot. This restricts access so only guests with your password can view your wedding website details.
Do guests need a password to view my wedding website on The Knot?
Yes, when password protection is enabled, guests must enter your password to access and view your wedding website on The Knot. Only guests with your password can see your website.
Can I make my wedding website private without a password?
No, you cannot make your wedding website fully private without a password on The Knot. A password is required to restrict access to invited guests only. However, you can manage other privacy options on The Knot, such as hiding your wedding website from search engines like Google, to further limit public visibility.
Why isn’t my wedding website asking for a password?
Your wedding website may not ask for a password if you are logged into your account or if your browser has saved your login session. To check how your wedding website appears to guests, view it in a private or “Incognito” window or use a different browser to see the guest-facing password prompt.
Can I change or remove my wedding website password?
Yes, you have the flexibility to easily change or remove your wedding website password at any time in your privacy settings on The Knot. Updating your password changes who can access your wedding website, and removing password protection makes your website public again.
What should I do if I forget my wedding website password?
If you forget your wedding website password, you can simply view or reset it by logging into your account on The Knot and opening your privacy settings. As the trusted account owner, your dashboard will always display your current password, allowing you to seamlessly keep your wedding website protected and your guests informed.
updated 4/27/2026