# How to Put the WordPress Website in Maintenance Mode

> To put your site in maintenance mode in WordPress, navigate to Settings in the left-side panel, go to the Privacy section, and select Coming Soon. Finally, tap Save Settings to instantly apply the changes and place your website under maintenance mode.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-put-the-wordpress-website-in-maintenance-mode/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4b7dab56e05a00ff6dc8/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head over to the left-side panel, then click 'Settings'.
2. Scroll down to the Privacy section and select 'Coming Soon'.
3. Once done, tap 'Save Settings' to apply the recent changes.
4. After completing these steps, your WordPress will be placed instantly under Maintenance Mode.