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temporary disabling website

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by wweng7, Oct 6, 2006.

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    I would like to know how to procede to disable a web site from external viewing while overhauling the web site content?.
     
    wweng7, Oct 6, 2006 IP
  2. the_pm

    the_pm Peon

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    Password protect the root directory using .htaccess/.htpasswd. Most hosting control panels can create the login mechanisms for you.
     
    the_pm, Oct 6, 2006 IP
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    Just set up a rewrite rule that redirects any request that's not to the "down" page to the down page.
     
    national-parks, Oct 6, 2006 IP
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    The one problem with this is OP might want to test the site while it is in production, and he'll be redirected too :)
     
    the_pm, Oct 6, 2006 IP
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    Do you want to lose your visitors while you work on your new site? Better setup a testing environment in your computer at home or in a different folder or subdomain in your site and switch when your ready.
     
    rb3m, Oct 6, 2006 IP
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    eXe Notable Member

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    Password protection.
     
    eXe, Oct 6, 2006 IP
  7. Pat Gael

    Pat Gael Banned

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    If you are using cPanel, rename public_html to anything else (via FTP) and create a new one with a temporary index page.

    For testing purposes just rename such directories again.
     
    Pat Gael, Oct 6, 2006 IP
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    Thank you all.
     
    wweng7, Oct 7, 2006 IP
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    blade_922 Well-Known Member

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    No problem. I would use Password Protection.
     
    blade_922, Oct 7, 2006 IP