WordPress is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database. Features include a plugin architecture...
How can I keep my website accessible only to my team until it is ready to launch?
For an unpublished website, use access restrictions rather than just a “Coming soon” page. Check whether your hosting environment supports server-level password protection or access limited to specific IP addresses. IP restrictions can be inconvenient if team members have changing IP addresses.
Discouraging indexing in WordPress or through robots.txt does not stop visitors from opening the website and does not protect confidential information.
Test the restrictions in a private browsing window, including direct links to files. Before launch, remove the access protection and separately check your indexing settings and contact forms.
