Quick summary
Putting a WordPress website in maintenance mode hides your site from visitors by activating the Coming Soon privacy setting inside WordPress Settings. This built-in option lets you block public access instantly without installing a plugin.
Steps
- Navigate to the left-side panel and click Settings.
- Scroll down to the Privacy section and select Coming Soon.
- Click Save Settings to apply the changes.
- Your WordPress site is now placed under Maintenance Mode immediately.
