Wouldn't it be great if administrators were able to access protected WebWriter® CMS content that is not otherwise publicly accessible simply by entering a code? Now they can!
Protected Views are still created when managing Departments via the Site Map. However, there is now a new setting available in addition to Specified User Accounts, titled General Access Code.
The Specified User Accounts option utilizes the current functionality of selecting users that will have granted permission to that Department.
The new General Access Code option displays a code that will act as the password to that specific Department.
If a non-logged in user attempts to access a Protected View Department, they will receive a message stating that the content requires access credentials.
Departments with Specified User Accounts turned ON will display the User Login form and login functionality will remain the same.
If the General Access Code option is ON, a new login form interface will appear with a single input titled "Access Code" for administrators to enter.
Public users are able to enter the access code value once it's shared with them. Submitting the correct code value validates their session and displays the content on the page, not requiring them to actually be logged in.
Permissions for the Departments are stored on a temporary basis and will require users to re-enter the General Access Code after 2+ hours of inactivity on the site.