When starting out, you may not want the world to see your progress yet. Below we cover how to set your CMS Made Simple website to maintenance mode..
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Maintenance Mode
- Log into CMS Made Simple.
- Click Site Admin, then Settings – Global Settings.
- Click Maintenance Mode
- Select Yes under Is the website “Down for Maintenance”: Is the website “Down for Maintenance”. Make desired changes to the message and settings.
- Click Submit, then Yes.

Exclude Users From “Site Down” Status
- Select “Yes” under Exclude users logged in to the CMSMS Admin console and insert IP addresses to exclude.
- Click Submit, then Yes.
To find more ways to enhance your website, check your system information. Learn more about CMS Made Simple in our Support Center.