How can I hide certain pages in a Webflow template I purchased when publishing, without deleting them?

If you want to hide certain pages in a purchased Webflow template without deleting them, you can accomplish this by setting up some publication settings. Follow these steps:

1. Duplicate and Unlink the Page

• Duplicate the page you wish to hide by going to Pages in the Designer.
• Once duplicated, unlink it from the CMS if it's connected, to ensure it's considered a static page.

2. Move the Page to a Draft State

• Open the page you want to hide.
• Check if it is CMS-based; if so, set the item status to Draft in the CMS collection settings.
• For static pages, simply keep the page unused in navigation.

3. Exclude from Navigation

• Remove the page from any linked navigation elements so users cannot access it through standard navigation.
• You can do this by going to each Navigation link block and ensuring the specific page is not linked.

4. Manage Public Access Links

• Avoid sharing direct links to this page in any public-facing content.
• Make sure it’s not listed in your sitemap by going to Project Settings, then SEO Settings, and checking your sitemap.xml.

5. Test the Changes

• Publish your site and test if the page is inaccessible or hidden as intended.
• Try accessing the page URL directly to ensure it doesn't show up unexpectedly.

Summary

To hide pages in a Webflow template without deleting them, duplicate and unlink the page, draft it in CMS settings, and remove it from navigation. Ensure no direct links or indexes expose the page.