> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://memberful.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Member website settings

> Review the global settings for your member website, including visibility, site name, account URL, branding, announcements, and content access.

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Memberful includes a member website feature, which is optional. This easy-to-use website saves you from having to set up and operate a custom website on your own server, so you can get up and running within minutes. Here are some examples:

* [Caffeinated Insights](https://caffeinatedinsights.memberful.com/)
* [The Echo Chamber](https://theechochamber.memberful.com/)
* [Olive & Thyme](https://oliveandthyme.memberful.com/)

Memberful's member website is enabled by default, but you can disable it by going to the **Website** tab, clicking the **gear** icon, and selecting **Hidden**.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memberful/kFwRRZr7Cg98h4Ix/images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/hide-member-website.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kFwRRZr7Cg98h4Ix&q=85&s=14ea982a572b9cb5cd5879212bebb732" alt="Hide Member Website" width="1440" height="1007" data-path="images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/hide-member-website.png" />
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To enable the website again, go to the **Website** tab, click the **gear** icon, and select either **Public** or **Members-only**.

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</Frame>

## Make your pages and posts public or members-only

You can choose to make your website publicly available to everyone (while keeping certain protected content behind a paywall), or you can choose to make your entire site members-only, so only active members can access it.

To set the visibility of your website, go to the **Website** tab, click the **gear** icon, and select either **Public** or **Members-only**.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memberful/kFwRRZr7Cg98h4Ix/images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/members-only.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=kFwRRZr7Cg98h4Ix&q=85&s=13f3c9f0f8133266adc21c217dd96338" alt="Members Only" width="1440" height="1007" data-path="images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/members-only.png" />
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### Public pages and posts

If you set your pages and posts as public, visitors will see pages and posts that have not been restricted to free or paid members.

If a page or post has been restricted to members only, visitors who aren't members will only see a preview of that page or post.

This preview is often referred to as "teaser text." Teaser text lets visitors see a portion of a restricted page or post, while the rest of it is protected for members only. It's great for enticing visitors to become members.

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You can also require visitors to create a free member account to read free posts.

Search engines are able to index all *public* Memberful websites. This means that search engines like Google will be able to see any public pages and posts on your website, although any restricted members-only content blocks inside those pages will not be available to search engines.

### Members-only site

If you set your site as members-only, only active members will be able to see posts and pages. If a visitor or inactive member lands on a protected page or post, they'll be prompted to sign in to the site.

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Keep in mind that posts, pages, and content blocks can always be restricted to specific plans. Visitors and members on other plans will see a locked version. [Restrict content for specific plans.](/docs/website-builder/pages/create-a-page#select-who-can-see-a-content-block)

## Choose your website name and account URL

To configure your website's name and account URL, go to *Website → General settings → General settings* from your Memberful dashboard. Learn more about the implications of changing your [website name and account URL](/docs/account-management/account-settings/update-your-site-and-account-settings/).

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memberful/E280piP4Hg_k1L_m/images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/website-name-and-account-url.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E280piP4Hg_k1L_m&q=85&s=fd5452c599dff9df1e8cd72a86da8ffe" alt="Website name and account URL" width="1440" height="494" data-path="images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/website-name-and-account-url.png" />
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## Customize your subscribe page

You can [create a customized subscribe page](/docs/website-builder/pages/subscribe-page/) hosted by Memberful, which will showcase your membership plans.

Go to the **Website** tab and click the **gear** icon next to *Subscribe*, then toggle on **Enable your subscribe page** to enable this page.

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You can also enable **Make it your welcome page** to use your subscribe page as the first page that new visitors see when they access your website.

To edit your subscribe page, go to **Website → Subscribe** and click the **Edit page** button.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memberful/C0LhMZaLsnoCuyyw/images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/subscribe-page-edit.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=C0LhMZaLsnoCuyyw&q=85&s=4c226d5167a4a7969fcf50d8b5a46633" alt="Subscribe Page Edit" width="1440" height="493" data-path="images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/subscribe-page-edit.png" />
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## Add an announcement banner

Add an announcement banner to the top of every page and post on your member website. Use it to share an update, promote new content, or direct visitors and members to another page.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the announcement settings">
    Go to **Website → Announcement**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Show the announcement">
    Toggle on *Show announcement*.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your message">
    Enter a message of up to 200 characters.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the banner">
    Add an optional link and choose the banner's background color.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish the banner">
    Click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Display terms of service and privacy policy

You can link to your terms of service and privacy policy pages in your Memberful website. Learn more about [how Memberful displays your terms of service and privacy policy](/docs/configuration/feedback-and-policies/display-tos-and-privacy-policy/).

To configure your terms of service and privacy policy, go to *Website → General settings → Policy settings* from your Memberful dashboard.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memberful/C0LhMZaLsnoCuyyw/images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/tos-privacy-policy-customize-form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=C0LhMZaLsnoCuyyw&q=85&s=c1588bbcbec1ec9c6fa4747943ecdad9" alt="Tos Privacy Policy Customize Form" width="1440" height="420" data-path="images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/tos-privacy-policy-customize-form.png" />
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## Add social media links

Go to *Website → General settings → Social profiles* to add social media links to your site. This is an optional setting, but recommended since it's an easy way to get your site visitors to follow, like, and share your content.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memberful/C0LhMZaLsnoCuyyw/images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/social-profiles.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=C0LhMZaLsnoCuyyw&q=85&s=2f4a959e21979d0b346b8b0c6353baf7" alt="Social Profiles" width="1440" height="936" data-path="images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/social-profiles.png" />
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They will be displayed at the bottom of your member website's pages.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memberful/E280piP4Hg_k1L_m/images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/subscribe-page-social-media-links.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=E280piP4Hg_k1L_m&q=85&s=375c2ae1c073ae7cc84b02912849b206" alt="Social media links displayed on member website pages" width="1440" height="247" data-path="images/hosted-member-website/member-website-settings/subscribe-page-social-media-links.png" />
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url: "/website-builder/pages/create-a-page/",
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label: "Create a post on your member site.",
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url: "/configuration/branding/branding/",
label: "Customize the branding on your members site.",
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