Protecting your virtual tour in NestTrail ensures that only authorized users can access your content, adding an extra layer of security and control. Whether you're safeguarding sensitive information or capturing leads for marketing purposes, NestTrail provides flexible protection options that can be easily configured. This guide will walk you through the steps to protect your virtual tour and customize its security settings effectively.
Accessing Tour Protection Settings
To enable protection for your virtual tour, navigate to the Virtual Tours section from the side menu and select Publish. Once inside the publishing settings, go to the Protect section. This area allows you to define access control settings to ensure only intended users can view your tour.
Types of Tour Protection
NestTrail offers two types of protection that can be enabled based on your needs:
1. Password Protection
With password protection, users must enter a predefined password before they can access the tour. This is ideal for situations where you want to restrict access to a specific audience, such as internal teams, clients, or event attendees.
To enable password protection:
Enter the desired password in the provided field.
Ensure the password is strong and secure to prevent unauthorized access.
2. Lead Capture Protection
This option requires users to enter their contact details before accessing the tour. Lead capture is an excellent way to collect valuable user information for marketing, sales, or customer engagement purposes.
When enabling lead capture protection, you can:
Customize the data fields to collect user details such as name, email, and phone number.
Set up an email notification to receive alerts whenever new lead information is submitted.
Use the collected leads for follow-ups, nurturing campaigns, or analytics.
Customizing the Protection Window
NestTrail allows you to fully customize the appearance and content of the protection prompt displayed to users. You can:
Set a Title: Choose an engaging and informative title to encourage users to proceed with the required action.
Add a Description: Provide context or instructions for entering the password or submitting contact details.
Enable Email Notifications: Activate email alerts to receive real-time notifications whenever a user submits lead information.
Remember Setting
The Remember Setting feature ensures that users do not have to repeatedly enter their password or contact details every time they access the tour. This improves user experience while maintaining security. When enabled, the system will remember the user’s credentials and grant seamless access for subsequent visits.
Saving and Applying Changes
Once you have configured the protection settings according to your requirements, click the Save button located at the top of the page. Your virtual tour will now be protected, and users will be prompted to enter the required information before accessing the content.
What Users Will Experience
When users attempt to access a protected tour, they will encounter a customized prompt asking for either the password or their contact information, depending on the protection type you have selected. Once the required credentials are entered and verified, they will be granted access to the tour.
Best Practices for Tour Protection
To ensure an effective and user-friendly protection strategy, consider the following tips:
Choose Secure Passwords: Avoid using generic or easily guessable passwords to enhance security.
Keep Lead Forms Simple: Request only the most essential information to encourage users to provide their details.
Test the Protection Flow: Before sharing the protected tour, conduct tests to ensure the access control works as intended.
Monitor Lead Data: Regularly check collected lead information and follow up with potential customers promptly.
By leveraging the protection features in NestTrail, you can confidently share your virtual tours with the right audience while ensuring that your content remains secure and valuable.