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How to Make WordPress Site Private

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to restrict access to your WordPress site in minutes.

Quick summary

Making a WordPress site private restricts public access so only logged-in users can view your content. You can control site visibility directly from the WordPress Reading Settings in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Settings.
  2. Select Reading from the Settings menu.
  3. Find the Site Visibility section and click Manage your privacy settings.
  4. Check the Private option to restrict public access to your site.
  5. Click Save settings to apply your changes.
  6. Confirm the update — a notification will appear once your privacy settings have been successfully saved.

📌 Why this matters

Keeping a WordPress site private is essential during development, rebrand, or when publishing gated content meant only for registered users. WordPress's built-in Site Visibility setting lets site owners instantly restrict public access without needing a plugin or developer. This feature gives content creators and businesses full control over who can view their site, protecting unpublished work and sensitive content. Understanding how to set a WordPress site to private ensures you can manage audience access quickly and confidently from the Reading Settings panel.
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