> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://buddhathemes-test.gitbook.io/koolie/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://buddhathemes-test.gitbook.io/koolie/pages/maintenance-mode.md).

# Maintenance mode

Maintenance mode is useful when you need to update your website without allowing visitors to see unfinished changes.

#### **Steps to Enable Maintenance Mode:** <a href="#steps-to-enable-maintenance-mode" id="steps-to-enable-maintenance-mode"></a>

* **Go to WordPress Dashboard** → Navigate to **Elementor** → **Tools**.
* Click on the **Maintenance Mode** tab.
* Under **Mode**, select:
  * **Maintenance:** Only logged-in admins can access the site, while visitors see the maintenance page.
  * **Coming Soon:** Search engines can still index your site while showing a coming soon page to visitors.
* **Select a Template:**
  * Choose an existing **Maintenance Mode** or **Coming Soon** page template.
  * If you don’t have one, create a new page using **Elementor** and design it as needed.
* Click **Save Changes** to activate Maintenance Mode.

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