Hopp by Wix: Adding a Lock to Your Block
The lock feature lets you control who can access specific blocks on your link in bio or instant pages. You can lock full access or just restrict the call-to-action button until certain conditions are met.
For example, you can lock advanced workout videos to entice viewers to subscribe or require a newsletter sign-up to access exclusive guides.
Before you begin:
This feature is available to users who upgrade their Hopp account.
Locking a block
Lock any block on your page and choose exactly how visitors gain access.
To lock a block:
Go to hopp.co and log in.
On the left panel, choose what you want to edit:
Link in Bio: Click Link in Bio to open your page.
Instant Pages: Click Instant Pages. Then, hover over the page you want to edit and select Edit page.
Select the block you want to lock.
Click the Lock tab
.
Choose how you want to lock this block:
Password
Click Password.
Set up your code lock:
Enter a Title (e.g. Insert code to see our coupons).
(Optional) Enable the Description toggle and enter a description.
Enter a Code (e.g. 1234).
Click Next.
(If relevant) Choose your lock behavior:
Hide block content: The block itself cannot be seen by users until they unlock it. You can enable the Custom lock message toggle to add media, title, description, and button text.
Lock inner buttons: The block is visible but the buttons inside the block are locked.
Click Next to apply your lock.
Subscribe form
Click Subscribe form.
Set up your subscribe form lock:
Enter a Title for your form.
Enable the toggle next to the elements you'd like to display on your form (e.g., Name, Email, Consent Checkbox).
Click Next.
(If relevant) Choose your lock behavior:
Hide block content: The block itself cannot be seen by users until they unlock it. You can enable the Custom lock message toggle to add media, title, description, and button text.
Lock inner buttons: The block is visible but the buttons inside the block are locked.
Click Next to apply your lock.
Contact form
Click Contact form.
Set up your contact form lock:
Enter a Title for your form.
Enable the toggle next to the elements you'd like to display on your form (e.g., Name, Email, Consent Checkbox).
Click Next.
(If relevant) Choose your lock behavior:
Hide block content: The block itself cannot be seen by users until they unlock it. You can enable the Custom lock message toggle to add media, title, description, and button text.
Lock inner buttons: The block is visible but the buttons inside the block are locked.
Click Next to apply your lock.
Video
Click Video.
Set up your video lock:
Enter a Title.
(Optional) Enable the toggle to add a description below your video.
Click Choose to upload a video.
Click the Allow unlock drop-down and choose how to unlock:
Immediately: Allow users to immediately continue to the content behind the video lock.
After delay (seconds): Have users wait a specific amount of time before being able to continue to the content behind the video lock.
Click Next.
(If relevant) Choose your lock behavior:
Hide block content: The block itself cannot be seen by users until they unlock it. You can enable the Custom lock message toggle to add media, title, description, and button text.
Lock inner buttons: The block is visible but the buttons inside the block are locked.
Click Next to apply your lock.
Tip:
When setting up your lock behavior, use the C ustom lock message text as a teaser for your site visitors. You can explain what visitors will see when they unlock the content or share instructions on how to get the password.
FAQs
Click a question below to learn more about adding a lock to your block.
How do I remove a lock?
Follow these steps to remove a lock:
Select the block with a lock that you want to remove.
Click the Lock tab
.
Click the More Actions icon
on the current lock.
Click Remove lock.
Click Remove to confirm.
How do I change a lock to different type of lock?
You can always change the lock type.
Select the block you want to lock.
Click the Lock tab
.
Click the More Actions icon
on the current lock.
Click Change lock type.
Select a different lock method and click Next to set it up.
Why can't I set up a lock behavior for my block?
You can't set up an block's lock behavior when the block only contains a link.
For example, embedded blocks (e.g. Calendly, Youtube) and direct links (e.g. WhatsApp, Email) are blocks that only contain links.
Is it possible to disable the lock temporarily?
Yes, you can disable the lock without removing it entirely. This will allow users to access the content without unlocking it.
Select the block with a lock that you want to disable.
Click the Lock tab
.
Click the More Actions icon
on the current lock.
Click Disable.
Click Disable to confirm.
Can I track how many times visitors have unlocked my content?
Absolutely, you can view the number of unlocks in the Blocks panel. This helps to analyze how visitors are engaging with your locked content, allowing you to optimize your strategies for higher conversions.