> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://staging.chrisp.chat/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How can I protect my Knowledge Base using a password?

****This article will help you to protect your Knowledge Base with a custom password.****

To protect your Helpdesk and content behind a password, you'll have to enable the option in the Crisp Dashboard:

| Settings > Knowledge Base Settings > Custom my Knowledge Base > Restrict Access to Knowledge Base

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/d/2/bcd2ed9f5d79b000/f58bee04-e513-4512-84e0-98a195_8r5sf4.png)

You may want to see what your user will see on your Knowledge Base

![Password protected Helpdesk](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/d/4/b/0/d4b02b61c2776000/87aca9b3-c5b4-4492-a16d-b0b710_1yi58fo.png)