Methods to Share Your Unpublished Wix Website

Sharing your Wix website before going live is essential for gathering feedback and ensuring everything looks perfect. Fortunately, Wix offers several built-in methods to share your work-in-progress site securely.

Use the Get Feedback Feature

The most straightforward method is the Get Feedback tool. This feature creates a shareable preview link that allows viewers to see your site and leave comments directly on specific elements:

1. Open your site in the Wix Editor
2. Click Site in the left panel
3. Select Get Feedback
4. Copy the unique link that appears
5. Share it with clients, collaborators, or team members

Viewers can switch between desktop and mobile views and provide targeted feedback without needing a Wix account.

Generate Custom Shareable Links

For more control over access, create custom shareable links with specific permissions:

1. Click the Share button in the top toolbar of the Editor
2. Select Manage site links
3. Generate a new link with the plus icon
4. Configure settings like read-only access and expiration dates
5. Distribute the link to your chosen reviewers

This method lets you set time limits on access and prevent unauthorized editing.

Configure User Permissions

Before sharing, you can fine-tune who can view your unpublished site:

1. Click the padlock icon to open Site Settings
2. Navigate to Users & Permissions
3. Under Link Sharing, choose your preference:

• Anyone – Public sharing capability
• Users with permission – Restricted to specific individuals
• Only logged in Wix users – Requires Wix account login

This approach provides layered security for sensitive projects.

Use Test Sites for Published Sites

If your site is already live but you want to test changes first, enable Dev Mode and create a test site. This generates a separate URL that mirrors your live site where you can safely preview updates before publishing them.

Add Collaborators Directly

For ongoing collaboration, invite team members through the Users & Permissions settings. This grants them direct access to work on the site within the Wix Editor.

Best Practices

• Set expiration dates on shared links to maintain security
• Regularly review who has access to your unpublished site
• Remove sharing permissions once your site goes live
• Use read-only links when you only need feedback, not editing access

These methods ensure you can gather valuable input while maintaining complete control over your website before its official launch. Learn more about managing your Wix site and its sharing capabilities.