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title: "How to Display Your Site in Maintenance Mode with Nexter?"
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# How to Display Your Site in Maintenance Mode with Nexter?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Theme allows users to enable maintenance mode in just a few clicks.
- Nexter Extension is required to create a custom maintenance mode template for visitors.
- Users can select specific user roles who can access the site during maintenance mode.

Are you planning to take your WordPress website offline for updates or a redesign? Adding a maintenance mode is the best way to do it. It lets you hide your website from visitors while you work in the background, without affecting your SEO or user experience.

With the Nexter Theme, you can turn on maintenance mode in just a few clicks. You can show a custom message, upload a logo, and tell your visitors when the site will be back online. This keeps your website professional and your audience informed while you make improvements.

## Required Setup

- Make sure the Nexter theme is installed and activated. 

- You need to have the [Nexter Extension free](https://wordpress.org/plugins/nexter-extension/) and [pro](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-extension//) plugins installed and activated.

## Create a Maintenance Mode Template with Nexter Extension

First, you need to create the template for the maintenance mode, which visitors will see.

To create the template with Nexter Extension, follow the steps - 

1. From the Dashboard, go to Nexter > Theme Builder.

2. On the next screen, click on the **Add New** button and select **Section** as the template type.

3. Then, in the popup add the template name and click on the **Next** button.

4. After that, design the template as per your requirements using your favourite page builder.

5. Once done, click on the **Publish** button.

## Add Maintenance Mode with the Nexter Theme

To enable maintenance mode with the Nexter theme, follow the steps - 

1. Navigate to **Appearance** > **Customize** from the Dashboard.

2. Then go to the **General **>** Maintenance** Mode tab and turn on the **Enable Maintenance Mode** toggle.

3. After that, from the Type dropdown select **Maintenance Mode**.

> *Note: Similarly, you can create a coming soon page by selecting the Coming Soon option.*

4. Then, from the Who Can Access dropdown, you can select the user role who can access the site.

- **Logged In** - Only the logged-in users can access the site

- **Custom** -  With this option, you select specific user roles who can access the site.

5. After that, from the **Select Template** dropdown, select the maintenance mode template.

6. Then click on the **Publish** button.

Now, visitors will see your maintenance mode template.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if my maintenance mode template isn't displaying?**
A: If your maintenance mode template isn't showing, check that you've published the template correctly in the Nexter Extension. Ensure you've selected the right template in the 'Select Template' dropdown under the Maintenance Mode settings. If the template is unpublished or not selected, visitors won't see it.

**Q: Are there any limitations when using Nexter Theme for maintenance mode?**
A: One limitation is that Nexter Theme requires the Nexter Extension to create and manage maintenance mode templates. Without the Nexter Extension, you won't be able to customize the maintenance mode experience. Ensure both the Nexter Theme and Nexter Extension are activated for full functionality.

**Q: What happens if I forget to publish my maintenance mode template?**
A: If you forget to publish your maintenance mode template, visitors will not see your intended message when they access your site. Instead, they may encounter a default page or an error. Always double-check that your template is published before enabling maintenance mode.