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How Do I Update My Squarespace Website Without Going Live?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 9:20 am

If you’re using Squarespace 6, there are two ways to update your site without going live:

1. Use the Preview Mode

The first way is to use the Preview Mode. This mode allows you to make changes to your site without those changes being visible to the public.

To use the Preview Mode, simply click on the “Preview” button at the top of the page when you’re logged in to your site. Once you’re in Preview Mode, you can make all the changes you want and none of those changes will go live until you click on the “Exit Preview” button.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful, updating your Squarespace website can result in your changes going live before you are ready. This can be a problem if you are not finished making changes or if you have made a mistake that you need to fix. To avoid this, be sure to Preview your changes before Publishing them.

2. Use the Password Protection Feature

The second way to update your Squarespace site without going live is to use the Password Protection feature. This feature allows you to password protect your entire site or individual pages on your site.

To use this feature, simply go to the “Settings” tab and then click on the “Password Protection” link. From there, you can choose to password protect your entire site or individual pages. Once you’ve done that, anyone who tries to access your site will be prompted for a password.

Conclusion

Updating your Squarespace website doesn’t have to mean taking it down for maintenance. By using either the Preview Mode or the Password Protection feature, you can make all the changes you need without taking your site offline.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.