> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ecomwize.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Public Page Viewing

> Understand what viewers see when they visit a shared EcomWize page and how the public preview works.

When someone opens a shared page link, they see a full, read-only rendering of your landing page. The experience is designed to showcase your design exactly as it appears in the builder, without exposing any editing controls.

## What Viewers See

The public page view includes:

* **Full page rendering** -- All sections are rendered in order with the brand style applied, including fonts, colors, spacing, and layout.
* **Page title and author attribution** -- The header displays the page title and the name of the page creator (e.g., "by John Smith").
* **Desktop/mobile toggle** -- On desktop screens, viewers can switch between desktop and mobile views using the toggle in the center of the header bar.
* **Preview badge** -- A small "Preview" badge appears in the header to indicate this is a shared preview, not a live storefront page.

<Note>
  No authentication is required to view a shared page. Anyone with the link can access it immediately.
</Note>

## Responsive Rendering

Shared pages are fully responsive. The view adapts to the viewer's device:

* On **desktop**, the full-width desktop layout is shown by default, with the option to switch to mobile view.
* On **mobile devices**, the page automatically renders in mobile view. The desktop/mobile toggle is hidden on small screens since the mobile layout is already active.

All brand style responsive values are applied -- separate font sizes for desktop and mobile, responsive padding, and mobile-specific layout adjustments work exactly as they do in the builder.

## Navigation Options

The header includes a logo dropdown menu with navigation options:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Back home">
    Returns to the dashboard (or login page for unauthenticated viewers).
  </Card>

  <Card title="All pages">
    Opens the pages list (requires authentication).
  </Card>

  <Card title="New page">
    Starts creating a new page (or redirects to signup).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Duplicate">
    Creates a copy of the shared page (if duplication is enabled).
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## For Unauthenticated Viewers

If a viewer is not logged in, a sticky card appears at the bottom of the page encouraging them to create an account:

* If **duplication is enabled**, the card says "An account is required to use this template" with Login and Sign up buttons.
* If **duplication is disabled**, the card says "Create an account to build your own" with Login and Sign up buttons.

<Tip>
  When an unauthenticated viewer clicks "Sign up" on a duplication-enabled page, they are redirected to the signup page with a return URL that automatically triggers duplication after account creation.
</Tip>

## Light and Dark Mode

Viewers can switch between light and dark themes using the theme toggle in the logo dropdown menu. This changes the header and background chrome -- the page content itself renders according to the brand style colors.

## What Viewers Cannot Do

Public page viewing is strictly read-only. Viewers cannot:

* Edit any text, images, or section content
* Access the configuration panel or section settings
* Drag, reorder, add, or remove sections
* Modify the brand style
* Publish the page to Shopify

The only interactive option available (when enabled) is the **Use template** button for duplicating the page.