Why Can’t I Make My WordPress Site Private?

Anyone with a web browser can view your WordPress site – even if you’ve locked it down to only certain visitors. This is because WordPress makes your site publicly exposed by default.

To make your WordPress site private, you first have to change a setting in your WordPress site’s admin area. Once you’ve made your site private, anyone who tries to view it using a web browser will be prompted to login first.

But even if you’ve made your WordPress site private, there’s still a chance that someone could view it if they have access to your server. If you’re using a hosting service, they may be able to see your site if you haven’t set up security measures.

And if you’re using a self-hosted WordPress site, someone could view it if they have access to your computer.

So, while private WordPress sites are definitely possible, they don’t always come easy or without some extra precautions.