Restrict whole Post/blog page

Hi @scottgx.

Yes, you can remove the “Edit Posts” and “Edit Pages” permissions.
https://publishpress.com/blog/edit-posts-permission-wordpress/

I would like to block all access to the Posts/blog page to those not logged in.
A visitor not logged should not be able to view any Posts/blog page, and otherwise show a “Not available” notice or redirect them elsewhere.

Hi @scottgx. This guide here shows how to do it:
https://publishpress.com/blog/all-wordpress-posts-pages-private/

Thank you for that guide link. It does show how to block Posts but not the Blog page itself.

I was able to block access to all Pages and all Posts, but not the Blog page itself.
No posts are listed on the Blog page but the Blog page is still visible/accessible with it’s background, formatting, images, and random text. Whereas, all standard Pages show up as 404 error-not found.

Is there a way to block all access to the Blog page and make it return a 404 error-not found, just like the standard Pages?

@scottgx Thanks. It sounds like you’re using the Pro version. Could you open a support ticket with our team and I’ll pass to our developers to solve for you.

I only installed Permissions Version 3.1.7 (not Pro).

Hi @scottgx. This guide does require the Pro version:
https://publishpress.com/blog/all-wordpress-posts-pages-private/

Yes, however that guide does not state that you can block access/visibility to the Blog page itself. It only states that it restricts Posts (within the Blog page).

True – it doesn’t state that, but it works. We’ll update the blog post to answer that question.