{"id":3453,"date":"2024-10-25T08:16:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T08:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=3453"},"modified":"2026-01-21T08:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:26:09","slug":"live-test-a-website","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/cpanel\/live-test-a-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Live Test A Website Away From Public View"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<!-- Article Structure Version 2 Style -->\r\n\r\n\t\t<style> #eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 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href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/hosting\/cpanel-web-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hosted.com\u00ae\u2019s cPanel Web Hosting<\/a> plans and show you how to live test a website safely and without the public having access t view it while you are testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/h4><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#how-to-live-test-a-website\">How To Live Test A Website<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-create-an-under-construction-page\">1. Create an Under Construction Page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-edit-the-under-construction-page\">2. Edit the \u2018Under Construction\u2019 Page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-change-the-default-index-page-in-htaccess\">3. Change the Default Index Page in .htaccess<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-additional-htaccess-info\">4. Additional .htaccess Info<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#additional-information\">Additional Information:<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#benefits-of-using-a-placeholder-page-when-testing\">Benefits Of Using A Placeholder Page When Testing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#login-to-c-panel\">Login to Hosted.com\u00ae Account<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#access-php-my-admin-via-your-hosted-com-account\">Access cPanel via Your Hosted.com\u00ae Account<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#login-to-c-panel-1\">To Login to cPanel Online<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-live-test-a-website\">How To Live Test A Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will first create a placeholder index page, i.e. a \u201cComing Soon\u2019 or \u2018Under Construction\u2019 page that will block the public viewing of your website while it\u2019s tested live on the hosting server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default pages that all servers will initially look for and display on screen when accessing your website are as follows (in order of priority):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>index.htm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>index.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Index.php<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>default.htm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-create-an-under-construction-page\">1. Create an Under Construction Page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to your cPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cFile Manager\u201d under Files and locate the Root Folder (if it is the primary Domain, use public_html).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/cpanel-9-dashboard-files.png\" alt=\"How To Live Test A Website And Keep It Hidden From Public View - cPanel File Manager\" title=\"How To Live Test A Website And Keep It Hidden From Public View - cPanel File Manager\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cNew File\u201d. Name it appropriately e.g. underconstruction.html.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cCreate New File\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/live-test-a-website-2.png\" alt=\"How To Live Test A Website And Keep It Hidden From Public View - cPanel File Manager Dashboard\" title=\"How To Live Test A Website And Keep It Hidden From Public View - cPanel File Manager Dashboard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-edit-the-under-construction-page\">2. Edit the \u2018Under Construction\u2019 Page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the filename and click \u201cHTML Editor\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/live-test-a-website-3.png\" alt=\"How To Live Test A Website And Keep It Hidden From Public View - HTML Editor\" title=\"How To Live Test A Website And Keep It Hidden From Public View - HTML Editor Index Page\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create the page and ensure that you include all your relevant contact information and a short paragraph about your company\/products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cSave\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-change-the-default-index-page-in-htaccess\">3. Change the Default Index Page in .htaccess<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The .htaccess file is a hidden text file within your Hosting Account that can modify the usual behavior of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In File Manager, click \u201cWeb Root\u201d (addon Domains use the dropdown and select the correct Domain name).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure \u201cShow Hidden Files\u201d is ticked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cGo\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the .htaccess file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the \u201cEdit\u201d option and paste the following code at the beginning of the page \u2013 use your filename e.g. underconstruction.html.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>#Alternate default index page\nDirectoryIndex underconstruction.html<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click \u201cSave\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test online to ensure you have done this correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-additional-htaccess-info\">4. Additional .htaccess Info<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As an extra precaution, add additional filenames to the above code. The server will check them from left to right. Refer to below example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Alternate default index page\nDirectoryIndex underconstruction.html index.htm index.html index.php default.htm<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-information\">Additional Information:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-using-a-placeholder-page-when-testing\">Benefits Of Using A Placeholder Page When Testing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing a \u2018Coming Soon\u2019 or \u2018Under Construction\u2019 page while testing your website is a strategic and effective way to manage visitor expectations, capture interest, collect valuable user data, test website functionality, and build anticipation for your upcoming website launch or updates. Other benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maintain Professionalism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While your website is being updated or developed, it gives visitors the impression that it is well-maintained and professional. A well-designed placeholder page communicates that your website is being worked on and will soon be ready, which is better than displaying an incomplete or error-prone website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manage Expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By telling visitors that your website is currently under development and not completely operational, you can manage their expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collect Visitor Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the page to collect visitor information such as email addresses through a subscription form or newsletter signup. This allows you to build a mailing list of interested users who can be notified when your website goes \u2018live\u2019, or updates are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEO Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before your website is ready, you can start generating organic traffic and getting early exposure from search engines by launching a \u2018Coming Soon\u2019 page with pertinent keywords and metadata. It enables search engines to index your website and ensure it appears early in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media Promotion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018Under Construction\u2019 page can serve as the main hub for marketing and social media promotion. Provide behind-the-scenes content and progress reports, and give your audience sneak peeks to pique their interest and create a buzz before the official launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"login-to-c-panel\">Login to Hosted.com\u00ae Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Go to the Hosted.com\u00ae Login website page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/wordpress-1-hosted-login.png\" alt=\"How To Login To Hosted.com\u00ae - Login in to Hosted.com\u00ae Account\" title=\"How To Login To Hosted.com\u00ae - Login in to Hosted.com\u00ae Account\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Enter your <strong>Email<\/strong> and <strong>Password<\/strong> and click the &#8220;Sign In&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-php-my-admin-via-your-hosted-com-account\">Access cPanel via Your Hosted.com\u00ae Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>3. You will see the Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard, displaying the <strong>Manage Account<\/strong> menu on the left and your <strong>Account Information<\/strong>, <strong>Account Overview<\/strong> on the right and <strong>Open Support Tickets<\/strong> below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/wordpress-2-hosted-dashboard.png\" alt=\"How To Login To Hosted.com\u00ae - Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard\" title=\"How To Login To Hosted.com\u00ae - Hosted.com\u00ae Dashboard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Click the &#8220;Manage Service&#8221; dropdown and select your hosting package &#8211; our example uses the WordPress Hosting plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/wordpress-3-hosted-manage-services.png\" alt=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - Manage Services WordPress\" title=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - Manage Services WordPress\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Click the &#8220;Manage&#8221; button to the right of the domain name you want to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/wordpress-4-hosted-wordpress-hosting.png\" alt=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - Manage WordPress Domain\" title=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - Manage WordPress Domain\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. The display will now show <strong>Product Information<\/strong>, <strong>Quick Manage<\/strong>, <strong>Resource Usage<\/strong> and <strong>Site Statistics<\/strong> for that domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Under &#8220;Product Information&#8221;, scroll down to &#8220;Control Panel&#8221;, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the &#8220;Login&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/wordpress-5-hosted-manage-cpanel.png\" alt=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - cPanel Login\" title=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - cPanel Login\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>10. The cPanel Dashboard will now be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/images\/kb\/wordpress-6-hosted-cpanel-logged-in.png\" alt=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - cPanel Dashboard\" title=\"Access phpMyAdmin via cPanel Dashboard - cPanel Dashboard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"login-to-c-panel-1\">To Login to cPanel Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\/\" alt=\"Link to cPanel - Website\" title=\"cPanel - Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel URL<\/a>, either supplied to you through your web host or attained through other sign-up methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Enter your Username<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. 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