# Default CTA

Ghost provides a native **Call to Action (CTA)** that appears inside posts when access is restricted. The **Caards** theme includes a custom CTA layout featuring a title, button, and account label.

This CTA is displayed automatically based on the post’s access settings and encourages visitors to sign up, log in, or upgrade their membership.

### Supported Access Levels

The default CTA will appear when using one of the following **post access settings**:

* **Members only** - Only logged-in members can view the full content.
* **Paid-members only** - Available only to members with a paid subscription.
* **Specific tiers** - Access limited to selected paid tiers.

You can also enable **Public preview** for private content, allowing non-members to view a portion of the post before seeing the CTA.

### Reference: Protected Content

To learn how to use Ghost’s native content access settings, see the official guide: [Protected Content in Ghost](https://ghost.org/help/protected-content/)

### Customizing Texts

The CTA text (title, button, and account label) can be customized using **translation files** in the theme.

To learn how to edit translation files, see: [Translate](/guides/caards/advanced/translate.md)


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