Password page
The password page is what visitors see when your store isn't open to the public yet. Akira's Password section lets you turn this into a branded landing page, with your logo, a message about the launch, and a way to capture emails ahead of opening, rather than a plain unbranded form.
Note: Shopify shows its own generic password screen on stores that haven't completed the launch process yet, regardless of theme. Akira's branded password page renders correctly once your store is fully launched on a paid plan, which is why a live screenshot isn't shown here.
Section settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Logo | The logo image shown above the heading. |
| Heading | The main heading, typically your shop name or a launch message. |
| Subheading | Supporting text below the heading. |
| Show email signup | Adds an email capture form so visitors can be notified at launch. |
| Show social icons | Displays links to your store's social profiles. |
| Password field label | The label text shown above the password entry field. |
| Background image | A full-page background image behind the form. |
| Overlay opacity | Darkens or lightens the background image so text stays readable. |
| Color scheme | Sets the color scheme applied to this section. |
Branding the page
Add your logo and write a heading and subheading that explain what's coming, rather than leaving Shopify's default password copy in place. This page is often a customer's very first impression of a store that's still in development, and a branded version reassures visitors they're in the right place rather than looking at a broken site.
Email capture and social links
Turning on the email signup form lets you build a launch list before the store opens. Social icons, if you turn them on, link out to whatever profiles you've configured in your theme's social settings, giving impatient visitors somewhere else to follow your brand while they wait.
Merchant password message
The subheading field doubles as your custom password message, shown to anyone who hasn't yet entered the storefront password. Use it to explain the launch date, a coming-soon message, or simply that the store is under construction.
Tip: If you're using a background image, push overlay opacity up a little higher than feels necessary. Password pages are often shared as screenshots before launch, and low-contrast text is the most common complaint we see.