Use the Site Availability settings to control who can access your site. Choose between keeping it private, password-protected, public, or SSO-protected (Enterprise only).

Site Availability Options:

Public

• Visible to all visitors and search engines
• Allows e-commerce transactions
• Enables social media promotion
• Searchable through Google and Bing
• Best for live, ready-to-launch websites

Password Protected

• Requires visitors to enter a password
• Available for both trial and paid sites
• Ideal for restricted access
• Perfect for work-in-progress sites

Private

• Only accessible to site owners and collaborators
• Shows "Private Site" message to visitors
• Hides site from search engines
• Default setting for trial sites
• Best for sites under development

SSO Protected (Enterprise Only)

• Requires authentication through apps like Okta, Azure, ClassLink, or Google
• Ideal for corporate sites
• Manages employee access securely

How to Change Site Availability:

1. Open the "Site Availability" panel
2. Select your preferred option
3. Click Save

Additional Features:

• Hide specific pages while keeping others public
• Create an Under Construction page
• Opt in/out of Squarespace promotion
• Cancel or delete trial sites
• Use SEO tools to improve visibility when public

Before Publishing:

• Review the site launch checklist
• Configure SEO settings
• Test all functionality
• Ensure content is complete
• Set up payment processors if needed

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