Access Settings

Configure who can access and use the commenting widget on your website. These settings control widget visibility, authentication requirements, and client access modes.

Parameter-Based Activation

When enabled, the widget only appears when a specific URL parameter is present.

How it works:

Add ?simple-commenter=true to any page URL to show the widget
Without the parameter, the widget is hidden from visitors
Useful for internal review or staging environments

This is useful when you want to collect feedback on a live site without exposing the widget to regular visitors.

Always Visible

When parameter-based activation is disabled, the widget appears on all pages where the script is installed.

Authentication

When enabled, users must sign in before they can leave comments.

Benefits:

Track who left each comment
Enable email notifications to commenters
Prevent anonymous spam

When disabled:

Anyone can leave comments anonymously
Name and email fields are optional

Client Access Modes

Control how external clients can access and use the widget:

Open Access

Anyone can sign up and start commenting immediately without approval.

Request Access

Clients can request access, but must be approved by an admin before they can comment.

Workflow:

Client clicks "Request Access" in the widget
Request appears in your Clients dashboard
Admin approves or rejects the request
Client receives email notification of decision

Invite Only

Only clients you explicitly invite can access the widget.

Workflow:

Go to Clients in the dashboard
Click Invite Client
Enter their email address
They receive an invitation email with access link

Manage your client list in the Clients section.

Saving Changes

After adjusting settings, click Save in the bottom bar to apply changes. Click Discard to revert to the last saved state.