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title: "How to Add Protected Content for Elementor Template?"
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# How to Add Protected Content for Elementor Template?

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- Utilizes the Protected Content widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to display custom protected content.
- Requires installation and activation of The Plus Addons for Elementor to access the Protected Content widget features.
- Enables selection of an Elementor template as protected content through the Protected Content tab in the widget settings.

Do you want to add custom protected content with an Elementor template? By using an Elementor template you can show any type of content as the protected content. 

With the Protected Content widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily use an Elementor template as the protected content.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Protected Content widget, [click here.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/protected-content-widget-settings-overview/)*

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/elementor-protected-content/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

To do this, first, you have to create an Elementor template with your custom protected content.

Then add the Protected Content widget to the page and follow the steps -

1. Go to the **Protected Content** tab, and select **Page Template** from the **Content Source** dropdown.

2. Then select your template from the **Elementor Templates** dropdown.

You can also click on the **Create Template** button to create the template right there.

> *Note: You can also use an Elementor template for showing the protected content message from the Message tab.*

Now visitors will see your Elementor template when they unlock the protected content.

***Suggested Read:** [How to Protect Content Based on User Role in Elementor Website](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//protect-content-based-on-user-role-in-elementor/)*