Workspace Sites publishes selected Workspace pages as a read-only site. Use it for public handbooks, project briefs, documentation, or pages you want people to read without joining the workspace.
Publishing vs sharing
| Use | When |
|---|---|
Share tab | You want specific people to view, comment, edit, or manage a private page. |
Publish tab | You want a public read-only version that anyone with the link can read. |
Public site warning
Check Visibility before publishing. Public sites may appear in search engines, Unlisted sites are hidden from search engines and public listings, and Access code sites ask visitors for a generated code.
Before you publish
- Review the current page and any sub-pages you plan to include.
- Wait until recent edits are saved before publishing.
- Remove private notes that should not appear on the public site.
- Confirm your role. Publishing can be unavailable if you do not have permission to publish the Space.
Open Publish
- Open the Workspace page.
- Select
Sharein the top navbar. - Switch to the
Publishtab. - Review the
Publish Spacesection. - Enter or update
Site name. - Choose
Visibility. - Choose
Published pages. - Select
Publish Space.
Choose Visibility
| Visibility | What it means |
|---|---|
Public | Anyone can open the site, and search engines may index it. |
Unlisted | Anyone with the link can open it, but it is hidden from search engines and public listings. |
Access code | Visitors must enter the generated access code before they can view the site. |
Choose Published pages
Use Published pages to choose what appears in the public site. Choose Only this page for a single-page site. Choose This page and other pages to include additional pages from the Space. The current page stays included and is marked Current page.
Publish, update, or unpublish
- Use
Publish Spaceto create the public version. - Use
Update published Spaceafter editing the source page. - Use
Copy public linkto copy the public URL. - Use
Open published Spaceto view the public site. - Use
Unpublishin theUnpublish Spacesection to remove public access.
Use Appearance
After a Space is published, the Publish tab can show Appearance. Use it to open public site appearance controls for the existing site.
Limitations
- Workspace Sites are read-only public versions, not live collaborative pages.
- Publishing does not grant edit access. Use the
Sharetab for collaboration. - A newly published site depends on the page being saved before publishing.
Troubleshooting
- If
Publishis disabled, check your permission to publish the Space. - If saving fails, follow the message
Could not save the current page before publishing. Try again after the document syncs. - If the link shows old content, open
Share, switch toPublish, and useUpdate published Space. - If the site should no longer be visible, use
Unpublish.
Related guides
- Manage published sites:
/guides/workspace/publishing-and-export/manage-workspace-sites. - Customize a site:
/guides/workspace/publishing-and-export/customize-a-workspace-site. - SEO and indexing:
/guides/workspace/publishing-and-export/workspace-sites-seo-and-indexing. - Invite collaborators:
/guides/workspace/sharing-and-permissions/share-a-workspace-page.
FAQ
Who can publish a Workspace Site? The Publish tab is available only when your access allows publishing.
Can I include sub-pages? Yes. Choose This page and other pages, then select the additional pages to include.
What does Access code visibility do? Visitors enter the generated access code before they can view the site.