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TL;DR / Key Takeaways

  • A captive portal secures guest WiFi access by requiring users to authenticate before connecting to the internet.
  • Customizable splash pages allow you to promote your brand, collect valuable visitor data, and enforce terms of service.
  • Integrates with major access point vendors (Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus) without requiring hardware changes.
  • Provides robust analytics and demographic insights to better understand user behavior and dwell times.
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Overview

Enjoy a comprehensive captive portal

  • Customizable splash pages for a great impression
  • Cater to over 25 languages with automatic device detection
  • Capture key contact details to enrich your database
  • Comply with all major global data protection acts
  • Include compatible login methods, like Facebook, X, and LinkedIn
IT & network

Give IT security with a reliable captive portal

  • Monitor authentication rates for successful connections
  • Separate guests and employees with dedicated staff logins
  • Boast 99.999% uptime to continue business as usual
  • Overlays onto a huge variety of hardware — no extra needed
  • Embrace complete security, backed by ISO 27001 certification
Marketing

Boost marketing with a practical captive portal

  • Adapt login screens, splash pages, and landing pages automatically
  • Surface adverts, interstitial videos, and promotions
  • Redirect visitors to products or services on your website
  • Use custom fields to ask visitors for information you need
  • Integrate with over 400 connectors, including CRMs and MAPs
Clear ROI

Make your captive portal a revenue driver

  • Choose from threeGuest WiFi plans to fit your needs
  • Enjoy transparent pricing tailored to your business
  • Create a great experience for visitors from all over the world
  • Get success support from ourProfessional Services team

Get more from your captive portal

Discover a captive portal ready to benefit IT, marketing, and your business’s bottom line. Can’t wait to get started? Get a pricing estimate tailored to your business in a matter of minutes.

More than just ‘a connection’

Looking to create an impactful captive portal? Discover how with our Guest WiFi key features.

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Customise access journeys

Make a great impression with branding for splash pages, interstitial videos, and redirects.
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Authenticate with ease

Use social media, custom forms, click to connect, or SSO for seamless authentication.
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Cater to all your visitors

Automatically recognise the device language to adapt your visitors’ login journey.
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Capture first-party data

Collect valuable visitor information from your captive portal with Capture and Engage plans.

Evaluating captive portal software?

We publish honest side-by-side comparisons against every serious captive portal platform — Cloud4Wi, IronWiFi, Spotipo, Cloudi-Fi, SecureW2, Portnox, JumpCloud, RADIUSaaS — including where the other vendor wins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Captive Portal?

A captive portal is a customized login page that requires users to authenticate or accept terms before gaining access to a public or enterprise WiFi network. It acts as a gatekeeper, securing the network while enabling data collection and branding.

How does a Captive Portal improve WiFi security?

Captive portals improve security by preventing unauthorized access to the network. They require users to authenticate via email, social media, SMS, or sponsored access, ensuring only verified users can connect. They can also enforce terms of service and acceptable use policies.

Can I customize the Captive Portal login page?

Yes, Purple's captive portal is fully customizable. You can design the splash page with your brand's logos, colors, and imagery, providing a seamless and professional onboarding experience for your visitors.

What authentication methods does a Captive Portal support?

Modern captive portals support a wide range of authentication methods, including social login (Facebook, Google, LinkedIn), SMS verification, email registration, PMS integration (for hotels), and sponsored guest access.