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How to enable maintenance mode in BigCommerce?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 1:39 am

When it comes to managing and maintaining your online store, one of the best ways to keep things running smoothly is to enable maintenance mode. This allows you to take complete control of your store without impacting customer experience. Here’s how to enable maintenance mode in BigCommerce:

1. Log in to your BigCommerce account.

2. Click on the “Settings” link in the top left corner of the screen.

3. Under “General Settings,” click on the “Maintenance Mode” link.

4. In the “Maintenance Mode Options” window, you’ll see three options: “Enabled,” “Disabled,” and “Auto-Enable.”

5. Click on the “Enabled” option to enable maintenance mode.

6. Click on the “Save Changes” button to finish setting up maintenance mode.

7. If you ever want to disable maintenance mode, you can simply click on the “Disabled” option.

8. Finally, be sure to let your customers know that you’re in maintenance mode by posting a message on your store’s home page.

Conclusion

Enabling maintenance mode in BigCommerce allows you to take complete control of your store without impacting customer experience. By following these steps, you’ll be able to keep your store running smoothly and ensure that all repairs and updates are done in a timely manner.

PRO TIP: This article provides instructions on how to enable maintenance mode in BigCommerce. Please be aware that this will disable your storefront and customers will not be able to access your store. This should only be done if you are planning to make changes to your store that will require downtime.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.