How to access your preview website

May 9, 2026 • Getting Started

A preview website lets you view your WordPress site before your real domain has been pointed to Host Luma. This is useful while a new site is being built or migrated.

What a preview website is

A preview website is a temporary Host Luma URL that loads your website from the hosting platform before your live domain is connected.

Step 1: Find your preview link

Check your Host Luma welcome email or onboarding message for the preview website URL.

Step 2: Open the preview website

Paste the preview URL into your browser. You should see your WordPress website loading from the Host Luma preview address.

Step 3: Log into WordPress from the preview site

Add /wp-admin to the end of your preview URL to access the WordPress dashboard.

Step 4: Build or check the site

You can use the preview website to review design changes, test pages and prepare the website before the real domain goes live.

When to stop using the preview link

Once your domain is correctly pointing to Host Luma and the website is live, use your real domain instead of the preview address.

Important notes

Host Luma preview domains are intended for testing and setup. They should not be treated as your permanent public website address.

Need help?

If you are unsure about any step, contact Host Luma support before making changes. We can help check the correct settings and guide you through the process.