Maintenance mode allows you to temporarily take your PrestaShop store offline while you perform updates, apply changes, or troubleshoot issues. On ruachost.com, you can enable maintenance mode so only authorized IP addresses can access the store, while all other visitors see a maintenance message.
Why Use Maintenance Mode?
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Prevents customers from seeing incomplete or broken pages during updates.
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Allows developers to test changes safely.
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Ensures a professional experience by showing a clear maintenance notice.
Steps to Enable Maintenance Mode
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Log in to PrestaShop as the administrator.
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On the top menu bar, click Preferences → Maintenance.
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Under Enable Shop, select No.
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This takes your store offline.
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In the Maintenance IP text box, enter the IP address(es) you want to allow access.
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Alternatively, click Add my IP to automatically add your current IP address.
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Click Save.
✅ Now, when you visit PrestaShop from an authorized IP address, the store displays normally. All other visitors will see a maintenance message in their browsers.
Important Notes
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Always add your own IP address before enabling maintenance mode, or you may lock yourself out.
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Use maintenance mode during updates, module installations, or theme changes.
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Disable maintenance mode once your changes are complete to reopen the store.
