> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://authplugin.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Protected Pages

> Choose which pages on your Framer site require authentication, using regex patterns so the Shield Script auto-redirects guests to your sign-in page.

Protected Pages block unauthenticated visitors and redirect them to your sign-in page automatically.

## Adding a Protected Page

1. Open Auth Plugin > **Protected Pages**
2. Click **Add**
3. Enter the page path (e.g., `/dashboard`)
4. The pattern is auto-generated (e.g., `/dashboard.*`)

## How It Works

The Shield Script (injected during setup) checks the current URL on every page load. If it matches a protected page pattern and the user is not signed in, they're redirected to sign-in.

<Note>
  Patterns use regex matching. `/dashboard.*` protects `/dashboard`, `/dashboard/settings`, and any other path starting with `/dashboard`.
</Note>

## Common Setup

| Path         | Protected | Use Case          |
| ------------ | --------- | ----------------- |
| `/`          | No        | Public homepage   |
| `/sign-in`   | No        | Login page        |
| `/sign-up`   | No        | Registration page |
| `/dashboard` | Yes       | User dashboard    |
| `/account`   | Yes       | Profile/settings  |