1. What is this page for?
The Close for maintenance page allows you to put the entire lobby website into temporary maintenance mode and display a bilingual message explaining why the site is closed or when it will reopen. It is used by administrators during scheduled system updates, server maintenance, or emergency interventions.
2. Before you start
- Required permissions: You must be granted the 'Close for maintenance' permission by an administrator to access this page.
- Prerequisites:
- Clear message text in both Thai and English (such as the expected reopening time).
- Verify that your contact channels are configured in the Contact menu so players can reach support directly from the maintenance screen.
3. Screen overview
When you open this page, you will see the following key areas:
- Page header: Displays the page title, subtitle, and an active status badge at the top right (Open or Closed for maintenance).
- Audit bar (Page Audit): Displays the data version, updater name, updater type, and last update timestamp.
- Site status card (Site status): Card with a power icon, switch for Close the site for maintenance, and descriptive impact text (the container highlights in orange when switched on).
- Message card (Message to players): Textareas for Thai message and English message with character counters (max 500 characters each).
- Preview card (Preview): Live mockup showing the maintenance page with your site's logo and brand colours, with language switch buttons for Thai and English.
- Action bar (Form Action Bar): Bottom bar containing Cancel and Save buttons.
4. Search and filters
This page manages site-wide maintenance mode and does not have a search filter. It includes a preview language toggle:
| Tool | Type | How to use | Result |
|---|
| Language preview toggle | Segmented tab button | Click between Thai or English | Switches the live preview card below to display content in the selected language |
5. Data table
This page provides the following controls and information:
Screen components
| Item | What you see | Meaning | Badge / Symbol |
|---|
| Current status badge | Badge at top right of the page | Displays whether the site is currently accessible or closed | Green badge = Open, Orange badge = Closed for maintenance |
| Maintenance switch | Toggle switch in Site status card | Controls site-wide access to the lobby | Orange/Green switch when On, Grey switch when Off |
| Thai message | Large text box | Supplementary message displayed beneath the default maintenance headline | Character counter 0/500 |
| English message | Large text box | English message for international players | Character counter 0/500 |
| Maintenance preview | Mockup of the player screen | Displays actual screen layout with site logo, notification text, try-again button, and contact icons | Site theme branding |
Buttons on this page
| Button | Location / Style | What happens when clicked | Notes / Conditions |
|---|
| Close the site for maintenance | Switch toggle on Site status card | Toggles maintenance mode on or off | Takes effect upon saving and confirming |
| Language preview toggle | Thai / English buttons on preview card | Switches preview text between Thai and English | For inspection before saving |
| Cancel | Grey button at bottom right | Discards message edits and switch changes, restoring the last saved values | Enabled only when unsaved changes exist |
| Save | Primary button at bottom right | Saves settings to the system | When closing the site, triggers a confirmation popup first |
6. Step by step
1. Closing the website for maintenance
- Go to Lobby pages > Close for maintenance in the left sidebar.
- Scroll to the Message to players card.
- Type your notice in the Thai message and English message fields (e.g.
Back at 06:00 / We'll be back at 06:00).
- Inspect the preview in the Preview card below, toggling between Thai and English.
- Scroll up to the Site status card and toggle Close the site for maintenance to On.
- Click Save at the bottom right.
- A red confirmation dialog appears: "Close the site for maintenance?". Read the warning, then click the red Close the site button.
- The system displays a confirmation notification: "The site is closed for maintenance", and the top-right badge turns to Closed for maintenance (Orange).
2. Updating maintenance messages while closed
- Go to Lobby pages > Close for maintenance.
- Modify the text in Thai message or English message.
- Click Save.
- The maintenance screen updates immediately without requiring a second confirmation popup.
3. Reopening the website
- When maintenance work is complete, return to Close for maintenance.
- In the Site status card, toggle Close the site for maintenance to Off (Grey).
- Click Save at the bottom right.
- The website reopens to players immediately, and the top-right badge returns to Open (Green).
4. Discarding changes
- If you typed messages or toggled the switch and wish to revert, click Cancel.
- All form fields revert to their previously saved values.
| Setting / Field | Required? | What to enter / select | Example | Constraints |
|---|
| Close the site for maintenance | Required | Toggle switch (On = Closed, Off = Open) | On | Applies immediately to all players across the entire site |
| Thai message | Optional | Custom maintenance message in Thai | ปิดปรับปรุงระบบชั่วคราว เปิดให้บริการเวลา 06:00 น. | Max 500 characters |
| English message | Optional | Custom maintenance message in English | We are currently under maintenance. Back at 06:00. | Max 500 characters |
8. Popups and dialogs
1. Close Site Confirmation Modal
- When it opens: When you toggle Close the site for maintenance to On and click Save.
- What you see: A danger dialog titled "Close the site for maintenance?", warning that every player will see the maintenance page until the site is reopened, with a red Close the site button.
- What to do: Confirm that you are ready to take down the site, then click Close the site (or click Cancel to abort).
- Result: The system saves the setting and immediately blocks player lobby access.
2. Version Conflict Warning
- When it opens: When you click Save but another administrator saved changes to maintenance mode first (error code 1005).
- What you see: A message stating "Another admin changed this first. Their setting is shown; check it again".
- What to do: Review the latest values loaded automatically, then apply your changes again.
- Result: Settings are updated against the latest revision.
9. Statuses and badges
| Status / Badge | Color | Meaning | Next action |
|---|
| Open | Green | The website is active and open to players | Site is running normally; no action needed |
| Closed for maintenance | Orange | Website is closed; all visitors see the maintenance screen | Reopen the site once maintenance is complete |
10. Frequently asked questions & troubleshooting
- What happens to players currently playing games when maintenance is enabled?
- Active players who are on the lobby or refresh their page will see the maintenance screen immediately. They will not be able to launch new games.
- Why do I still see the lobby after closing the site?
- Refresh the player page once. Open browser tabs may temporarily retain cached content until a page reload occurs.
- What do players see if no custom message is entered?
- If both message fields are left blank, the maintenance page displays default system text ("Site temporarily under maintenance") alongside the reload button and support links.
- The Save button is greyed out:
- The Save button is disabled when no edits have been made to the switch or textareas. It activates as soon as you change any field.