How can I solve the error message "Passwords cannot be submitted" when using the Webflow platform to create a website with a form containing a password field?

The error message "Passwords cannot be submitted" appears because Webflow does not allow password inputs in native form submissions due to security and storage limitations.

1. Webflow Form Limitations

• Webflow blocks the use of <input type="password"> in native forms to prevent storing or transmitting passwords.
• This is because Webflow forms are not intended to handle sensitive authentication or user credential data.

2. Alternative Solutions

If you need password functionality (e.g., user logins or gated content), you can consider these options:

• Use Webflow Memberships (if available):

• Webflow’s native Memberships feature (still in beta or full release depending on account) supports user authentication with password input fields.

• Go to Settings > Memberships and configure your member login and sign-up flows.

• Use Third-Party Authentication Services:

• Integrate services like Firebase, Memberstack, Outseta, or Auth0 using their JavaScript SDKs.

• Embed custom forms or use Webflow embeds to include secure login/signup modals.

• Use a No-Code Tool:

• Tools like Memberstack allow you to add a custom login/signup form with password fields and handle authentication securely.

• These integrate easily with Webflow and do not rely on the Webflow form handling.

3. Embed Custom Code as a Workaround

• You can manually create a password field using an embed element with custom input tags.
• JavaScript would be used to process the form and send it to your external authentication or backend system.
• Note: You must not try to store passwords within Webflow or its native CMS/forms.

Summary

Webflow blocks password fields in standard forms for security reasons. To collect or process passwords, use Webflow Memberships, embed a custom authentication system, or integrate with a third-party tool like Memberstack.