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title: Universal Block Controls
description: Control timing, access gating, password protection, and spotlight highlights across any Bento block.
sidebar:
  label: Universal Controls
  icon: shield
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Whenever you add or edit any of Ceynk's 29 blocks, you have access to **4 universal access control & marketing features** in the block configuration header:

```
[ ← Back ]   [ Block Name ]       [ 📅 Schedule ] [ 🔒 Password ] [ ✉️ Email Lock ] [ ⭐ Spotlight ]
```

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## Schedule Visibility

*Time product drops, announcements, or limited-time campaign launches automatically.*

<Card title="How Scheduling Works" icon="calendar">
  - **Date Selector**: Choose the release date (`YYYY-MM-DD`).
  - **Time Selector**: Choose the exact launch time (`HH:MM`).
  - **Visitor Experience**: The block remains completely invisible on your public page until the scheduled date and time is reached. Once reached, it displays automatically without needing you to log in.
</Card>

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## Password Protection

*Create secret links, VIP content drops, or client-only deliverables.*1. **Enable Password Protection**

    Click the **Password** tab in the block header and toggle **Enable Password Protection** to O

2. **Set Secret Passphrase**

    Enter the required password string in the input fiel

3. **Visitor Experience**

    Public visitors will see a locked card with a password input box. Entering the correct password unlocks the card and reveals the underlying content or links>

:::note Mutual Exclusivity
Password Protection and Email Protection are mutually exclusive — you can enable either a Password lock or an Email lock on a single block.
:::

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## Email Gating & Leads

*Turn your high-value downloads, resources, or links into lead-generation magnets.*1. **Enable Email Lock**

    Click the **Email Lock** tab in the block header and toggle **Require email to access** to O

2. **Visitor Experience**

    Visitors must provide their valid email address to unlock the card conten

3. **Audience CRM Sync**

    Submitted email addresses are automatically saved and organized into your **Ceynk Audience & Contacts** dashboard for easy export or email newsletters>

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## Spotlight Mode

*Draw maximum attention to your primary call-to-action or new release.*

<Card title="Visual Glow Highlight" icon="sparkles">
  - **Function**: Applies an animated glowing outline ring around the card on your live bio page.
  - **Use Cases**: New single releases, limited merch drops, booking calendars, or featured masterclasses.
  - **Setup**: Toggle **Enable spotlight** to ON in the block header.
</Card>