> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kaliumtheme.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kaliumtheme.com/other/maintenance-mode.md).

# Maintenance Mode

Put the site behind a holding page while you work, with no plugin.

With Kalium, there’s no need to install extra plugins to display a maintenance message on your site. While you’re working on your site, you can simply activate Maintenance Mode to let visitors know that your site will be back soon.

To do that go to **Appearance** -> **Customize** -> **General** -> **Maintenance Mode** and enable maintenance mode:

<figure><img src="https://2905187046-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1O25QgF7NUwiK2Ek4ro8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f74622d50bab33dd6d8ffdf989da5cdfc0d161e8%2FMaintenance%20Mode%20Enable.jpg?alt=media" alt="" width="349"><figcaption><p>Enabling maintenance mode</p></figcaption></figure>

There are several options you can set for this mode:

* **Title** - The title display both on browser title bar and as main heading in the page.
* **Description** - Optional explaining text for the maintenance mode.
* **Logo** - Adds your logo above the title, if no logo is assigned it will use current logo from your brand. Turning it on reveals **Custom Logo Image** and **Max. Width**.
* **Countdown Timer** - An interactive timer that counts down to the date of launch of your site. Turning it on reveals **Date** and **Time**.
* **Social Networks** - Shows your defined social networks in the bottom of the page.
* **Style Options** - **Text Color** and **Background Color**, plus a **Background Image** with its **Background Fill** (*Cover* or *Contain*) and a **Color Overlay** over the top.

<figure><img src="https://2905187046-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1O25QgF7NUwiK2Ek4ro8%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-49c42627a2c67990ba729de9b4e017ca5d5b7646%2FMaintenance%20Mode%20Options.jpg?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Options for the Maintenance Mode page</p></figcaption></figure>
