Can a WordPress Site Be Made Private?

Private WordPress Sites

If you are looking to create a private WordPress site, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Go to the WordPress Dashboard and under the “Appearance” section, click on the “Customize” button.

2. On the “Customize” page, under the “Private Pages” section, click on the “Add Private Page” button.

3. Enter a name for the private page in the “Private Page Name” field and then click on the “Create” button.

4. Click on the “Private Page” button to open the private page.

You will now need to enter the login credentials for the site owner in the “Private Page Login” field and then click on the “Login” button.

5. You will now need to copy the “Wp-config.php” file to the private page and modify it to reflect the site owner’s login information.

You can find the “Wp-config.php” file in the root of the WordPress site.

6. Click on the “Publish” button to publish the private page and make it available to the site owner.

7. Congratulations! You have successfully created a private WordPress site.

Conclusion

Private WordPress sites offer an easy way for site owners to keep their information private. By following these steps, you can create a private WordPress site that is ready to be used.