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# Unpublish/hide a document

Here’s a guide for unpublishing a document on a LII site:

1. Locate and open the document you want to unpublish. 
2. You can find it in the list of uploaded content under the appropriate category or by searching for its title.
3. Click on the **"Advanced" tab** 

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4. Uncheck the **"Published"** box

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5. Click on the **Save** button to unpublish it from the website
6. Go to the site, search for the document, and ensure it’s no longer publicly accessible.