Global Settings
Purpose
The Global Settings page provides centralized configuration for all Divi Handoff-enabled pages. Changes here apply as defaults across your entire site, giving you consistent control over page layout, visibility, and behavior.
Access global settings from Divi Engine → Divi Handoff in your WordPress admin menu.
Settings Location
Navigate to Divi Engine → Divi Handoff in your WordPress admin sidebar to access all global settings.
The settings are organized into five sections:
- General — Header, footer, content visibility, and layout width
- User Permissions — Control which roles can edit page content
- Sidebar — Sidebar position and widget visibility
- Layout Injection — Inject Divi layouts at specific positions
- Help & Demo — Documentation and demo content import
General Settings
Control the overall appearance and layout of pages using Divi Handoff.
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Header | Toggle | Off | Hides the theme header on all Divi Handoff-enabled pages. Useful for landing pages, focused templates, or fullscreen designs. |
| Hide Footer | Toggle | Off | Hides the theme footer on all Divi Handoff-enabled pages. Creates page layouts without copyright links or additional navigation. |
| Show Page Content | Toggle | Off | Controls whether the main WordPress content editor content displays. When disabled, only SCF/ACF Flexible Content layouts render. |
| Page Content Position | Select | Before | Determines where main page content appears relative to SCF/ACF layouts. Options: Before SCF/ACF Layout Content, After SCF/ACF Layout Content. Only applies when Show Page Content is enabled. |
| Full Width Container | Toggle | Off | Extends the content area to the full browser width, removing side margins for an edge-to-edge layout. |
When to Use These Settings
- Hide Header/Footer: Landing pages, sales pages, or focused content where navigation distracts
- Show Page Content: When you want both standard WordPress content and Flexible Content layouts
- Full Width Container: Hero sections, full-bleed images, or modern edge-to-edge designs
User Permissions
Control which user roles can access and edit the Page Content Editor on Divi Handoff pages.
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| User Roles with Page Content Access | Checkboxes | Select which user roles can access and edit the main Page Content Editor. Users without access can still add, remove, and edit SCF/ACF Flexible Content layouts. |
How User Permissions Work
This feature is designed for client handoffs:
- With Access: Selected roles see the full Page Content Editor and can edit both standard content and Flexible Content layouts
- Without Access: Users can still add, remove, and edit SCF/ACF Flexible Content layouts, but cannot modify the main page content
Common Use Cases
- Client Sites: Restrict clients to only editing Flexible Content, keeping the page structure intact
- Content Teams: Allow content editors to update flexible layouts without touching core page elements
- Multi-Author Sites: Different access levels for different team members
Sidebar Settings
Configure sidebar behavior for pages that have the sidebar enabled.
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidebar Position | Select | Right | Choose whether the sidebar appears on the left or right side of the main content area. |
| Show Sidebar Widgets | Toggle | Off | Displays default WordPress sidebar widgets. When disabled, no widgets show, but you can still inject Divi layouts using Layout Injection. |
Working with Sidebars
Sidebars are controlled at two levels:
- Page Level: Enable/disable sidebar per page in the Divi Handoff Settings meta box
- Global Level: These settings control behavior when sidebars are enabled
Disable Show Sidebar Widgets and use Layout Injection to create custom Divi-designed sidebars instead of standard WordPress widgets.
Layout Injection
Inject pre-built Divi layouts at specific positions on Divi Handoff pages. This allows you to add consistent design elements without editing each page individually.
Main Content Area
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Layout Before SCF/ACF Content | Select | Choose a Divi layout to appear above your SCF/ACF Flexible Content layouts. Great for banners or introduction sections. |
| Layout After SCF/ACF Content | Select | Choose a Divi layout to appear below your SCF/ACF Flexible Content layouts. Useful for calls-to-action, contact forms, or footer content. |
Sidebar Area
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Layout Before Sidebar Widgets | Select | Choose a Divi layout to appear above sidebar widgets. Only visible on pages with the sidebar enabled. |
| Layout After Sidebar Widgets | Select | Choose a Divi layout to appear below sidebar widgets. Only visible on pages with the sidebar enabled. |
Layout Injection Use Cases
- Consistent Headers: Add a promotional banner above all Flexible Content
- Footer CTAs: Add a contact form or call-to-action below all page layouts
- Sidebar Branding: Add a custom logo or navigation above sidebar widgets
- Related Content: Add a "Related Posts" section after main content
How to Create Layouts for Injection
- Go to Divi → Divi Library
- Create a new layout
- Design your section (banner, CTA, sidebar content, etc.)
- Save and publish
- Return to Divi Engine → Divi Handoff and select your layout
Layout injection uses layouts from the Divi Library, not Divi Handoff Layouts. This keeps injected content separate from your Flexible Content templates.
Help & Demo
Get started quickly with documentation and demo content.
Documentation
Access the official documentation at docs.diviengine.com/divi-handoff for:
- Setup instructions
- Usage guides
- Advanced configuration
- Troubleshooting
Import Demo Content
Import sample content to explore Divi Handoff features. The demo includes:
| Content | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 ACF Field Group | "Page Field Group" with 1 Flexible Content field |
| 5 Divi Handoff Layouts | Banner Slider Card, Banner Slider, Slider Card, Slider, Image And Text Template |
| 1 Demo Page | "Divi Handoff Demo Page" with sample content |
Click Import Demo Content to install. Previously imported content will not be duplicated.
Import the demo content first to see a working example of how Divi Handoff connects SCF/ACF Flexible Content with Divi layouts.
Settings Hierarchy
Divi Handoff settings follow a hierarchy where page-level settings can override global defaults:
Global Settings (Divi Engine → Divi Handoff)
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Page Settings (Divi Handoff Settings meta box on each page)
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Final Output
- Global settings apply to all Divi Handoff-enabled pages
- Page settings override global settings for that specific page
- Some settings (like Layout Injection) only exist at the global level
What's Next
- Page Settings — Configure settings for individual pages
- Layout Mapping Settings — Connect SCF/ACF layouts to Divi Handoff Layouts
- Quick Start Guide — Get started with your first Divi Handoff page
- Creating Handoff Layouts — Build Divi Handoff Layouts for your content