How to implement SXA Authentication in selected pages?

Question

I am trying to enable login feature for selected pages in SXA site using existing header and footer components.

There is an existing header component with option like a,b,c. I need to add login feature/button along with a,b,c. can i do this with existing header component or do i have to create a new one only for selected pages?

Answer 1

I am assuming you created the header as a partial view. That would make sense and you although not exactly stated in the question, it feels safe to assume that.

In that case you have a few options:

• Add the login feature to the header and use personalization rules to hide/show it on the pages where you need it (this does require some logic in the selection of those pages, e.g. same template).
• Create another partial view (and other page designs) - I wouldn't go for this option, but without full knowledge of your platform it is hard to determine what is best
• Add a placeholder to the partial view so you can add renderings to it. This way you can add the feature where needed (could be a good solution if you do not have many pages where it is needed)