Site Visibility Settings: How to Control Access to Your Website
Using site visibility settings, you can control who can access your website by choosing between public, password-protected, or private modes.
Public Access
- Allows all visitors to view your site
- Enables search engine indexing
- Activates e-commerce features
- Suitable for published, paid sites ready for visitors
Password Protection
- Requires visitors to enter a password
- Ideal for limiting access to specific users
- Available for both trial and paid sites
- Maintains privacy while allowing selective access
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Private Mode
- Restricts access to site owners and authorized creators
- Shows login page to unauthorized visitors
- Perfect for sites under construction
- Default setting for trial sites
Private Site Display Screen
SSO Protection (Enterprise Only)
- Requires authentication through SSO providers
- Compatible with Okta, Azure, ClassLink, or Google
- Designed for enterprise-level security
- Manages employee access efficiently
Changing Visibility Settings:
- Open Site Visibility panel
- Choose desired visibility option
- Click Save
Additional Features:
- Individual page privacy controls
- Site promotion options through social media
- SEO optimization tools
- Ability to exclude from AI crawlers
- Quick publishing options from private mode
When stopping site publication, you can:
- Switch to private mode
- Enable password protection
- Set individual page restrictions
- Cancel subscription (paid sites)
- Delete or cancel (trial sites)
Site promotion can be managed through site settings, allowing you to opt in or out of promotional opportunities across various social media platforms.