Access and share test sites easily by following these simple steps:

For Site Owners:

1. Access your test site:
   • Use the URL from your "Welcome to Squarespace" email
   • Click "Log In"
   • Enter your credentials

For Sharing with Visitors:

1. Set up password protection:

   • Add a site-wide password
   • Password protection keeps the site hidden from search engines
   • Only those with the password can access the site

2. Share your site:

   • Send visitors your internal domain (without /config)
   • Provide them with the password
   • Visitors can view but cannot edit the site

Key Points:

• Test sites are private by default
• Only owners and collaborators have automatic access
• Password protection enables controlled sharing
• Sites remain hidden from search engines until published
• Upgrade to a paid plan when ready to make the site public

This approach allows you to:

• Share with friends and family securely
• Test the site on different devices
• Maintain control over site access
• Preview the site as a visitor would see it
• Keep content private until ready for launch

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