Site availability allows you to control who can access your website. Choose between Public, Password Protected, Private, or SSO Protected (Enterprise only) settings to manage visibility and access.

Public Sites

• Visible to all visitors and search engines
• Ideal for live, paid websites
• Allows online store transactions
• Enables search engine indexing
• Supports social media sharing

Password Protected Sites

• Requires visitors to enter a password
• Available for both trial and paid sites
• Useful for limiting access to specific visitors

Private Sites

• Only accessible to site owners and contributors
• Default setting for trial sites
• Perfect for sites under construction
• Visitors see "Private Site" message
• Completely hidden from search engines

SSO Protected Sites (Enterprise Only)

• Requires authentication through SSO providers
• Compatible with Okta, Azure, ClassLink, or Google
• Ideal for company websites

How to Change Site Availability:

1. Open Site Availability panel
2. Select desired visibility option
3. Click Save

Additional Options:

• Set up Under Construction page for temporary hiding
• Control access to individual pages
• Request search engine reindexing after publishing
• Opt in/out of Squarespace promotion
• Cancel subscription or trial if needed

Before publishing, use the site launch checklist and implement SEO best practices to maximize visibility and success.

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