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Can You Share a Wix Site Without Publishing?

Last updated on December 23, 2022 @ 3:02 am

Sharing a Wix site before it is published is possible, but there are a few things to keep in mind. The first is that the site will be visible to anyone who has the link, so it’s important to be selective about who you share it with.

The second is that the site will not be indexed by search engines until it is published, so it will not be found by anyone who doesn’t have the link. Finally, any changes that you make to the site after sharing it will not be visible to those who have the link, so it’s important to make sure that the site is in its final form before sharing it.

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Assuming you still want to share your Wix site before publishing, there are a few ways to do so. The first is to use the “Share” feature in the Wix Editor. To do this, simply click on the “Share” button in the top bar and enter the email addresses of those to who you want to have access.

Alternatively, you can go to “Settings>Roles & Permissions >Invite People to This Site.” You can also add a message if you like.

Invite site viewers through email wix

The second way to share your Wix site is to use the “Public” button in the same area. This will make your site accessible to anyone who has the link, so be sure to only share it with people you trust. Similarly, you can “Create a Test Site” and share the link with anyone.

Create a Wix shareable test site link Copy the link provided to see the test site Wix

PRO TIP: If you share a Wix site without publishing, anyone with the link will be able to view and edit the site. This could lead to sensitive information being leaked or the site being vandalized.

Once you’re ready to publish your Wix site, simply click on the “Publish” button in the top bar and follow the prompts. Your site will then be live for everyone to see!

Click publish site Wix

Conclusion:
You can share a Wix site without publishing by using either the Share feature or the Public button in the top bar of the Editor. Keep in mind that anyone with the link will be able to access your site, so only share it with people you trust. Once you’re ready to publish, simply click on the Publish button and follow the prompts.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.