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title: Can I test the widget before it goes live on my real site?
description: "Yes. After saving, you can open a sample test page to try the real embed on a mock website before publishing it on your live site. ### More Related Articles - [How do I add the widget to my website?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-add-the-widget-to-my-website/)…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/can-i-test-the-widget-before-it-goes-live-on-my-real-site/"
updated: "2026-08-17"
category: Web Chat Widget / Getting Started
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# Can I test the widget before it goes live on my real site?

Yes. After saving, you can open a sample test page to try the real embed on a mock website before publishing it on your live site.

### More Related Articles

- [How do I add the widget to my website?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-add-the-widget-to-my-website/)
- [How do I create a widget?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-create-a-widget/)
- [What is the Web Chat Widget?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-is-the-web-chat-widget/)

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