How to Make WordPress Site Private
- George Apostolov
How to Make WordPress Site Private: step-by-step guide
Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to your 'Settings'.
Select 'Reading'.
Find the section labelled 'Site Visibility' then click 'Manage your privacy settings'.
Check the corresponding box 'Private'.
Click 'Save settings'.
A notification pops up once you have successfully updated your settings.
Quick answer: 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.
About this WordPress tutorial
Lock down your WordPress site by updating privacy settings in your dashboard to make your pages completely private. This guide shows how to make WordPress Site Private in 6 steps, starting with "Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to your 'Settings'" and finishing with "A notification pops up once you have successfully updated your settings". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to make WordPress Site Private?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Make Wordpress Site Public, How to Migrate a WordPress Site and How to Migrate From Blogger to WordPress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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