# How to Make WordPress Site Private

> To make your WordPress site private, go to Settings in your dashboard, select Reading, and click Manage your privacy settings under Site Visibility. Check the Private box and click Save settings to complete the update.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-wordpress-site-private/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to your 'Settings'.
2. Select 'Reading'.
3. Find the section labelled 'Site Visibility' then click 'Manage your privacy settings'.
4. Check the corresponding box 'Private'.
5. Click 'Save settings'.
6. A notification pops up once you have successfully updated your settings.