> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs-example.gitbook.io/forge-website/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs-example.gitbook.io/forge-website/modify-the-website/how-to-run-a-live-preview-of-the-website.md).

# How to Run a Live Preview of the Website

This allows you to interact with the site as if it were real, test buttons and links, and see changes instantly—all without affecting the public website.

1. Go to the top menu, click **Terminal**, then **New Terminal**.

2. **Option A:** If it ends in `forge_website`: Type `cd my-app` and hit Enter.

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**Option B**: If it already ends in `my-app`: You can skip to the next step!

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3\. Once you are in the `my-app` folder, type the following command and hit Enter:

`npm run dev`

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4. You should see text appear that looks like this:

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Copy the Localhost link and paste it into your browser. You will now see the website running in your own private version.