How can I prevent the original page from being published after creating a copy with a new name in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To prevent the original page from being published after creating a copy with a new name in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Duplicate the page: Go to the Pages panel in the Webflow Designer and select the page you want to duplicate. Right-click on the page and choose "Duplicate." This will create a copy of the page with the same content and structure.

  2. Rename the duplicated page: After duplicating the page, it will automatically be named with a suffix like "-copy" or "-1". Right-click on the duplicated page and choose "Rename." Give it a new name that is unique and easy to identify.

  3. Unlink the duplicated page: By default, the duplicated page will still be linked to the original page's URL. To prevent publishing the original page, you need to unlink the duplicated page from it. Right-click on the duplicated page and choose "Unlink from Symbol" or "Unlink from Template." This will remove the connection between the duplicated page and the original, ensuring that they are separate entities.

  4. Publish the duplicated page: Now that the duplicated page is independent of the original, you can safely publish it without affecting the original page. Click the "Publish" button in the top-right corner of the Webflow Designer to make the duplicated page live.

By following these steps, you can create a copy of a page in Webflow and publish it while preventing the original page from being published.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I duplicate a page in Webflow?
  2. Can I rename a page in Webflow after it has been created?
  3. What happens if I publish a duplicated page in Webflow?