Quick Start
Fork a Template
The easiest way to get started is to fork an existing Simple Page template:
- Visit a Template: Go to any Simple Page site (like new.simplepage.eth)
- Click Fork: Look for the Fork button in the top-right corner
- Start Editing: You'll be taken to the editor with a copy of the template
Available Templates:
- new.simplepage.eth - A blank slate to start from scratch
- simplepage.eth - This website, showing how to create multiple pages
- blog.simplepage.eth - a minimalist blog framework
- link-in-bio.simplepage.eth - a list of links, attached to your ENS name
- wiki.simplepage.eth - a multi-lingual wiki
- Any Simple Page site - You can fork any existing Simple Page site
The Editor
The Simple Page editor provides a powerful yet simple interface for creating your content. It's available on the Edit tab.
Markdown Editor
- Live Preview: See your changes in real-time as you type
- Syntax Highlighting: Markdown syntax is highlighted for better readability
- Auto-Save: Your work is automatically saved as you type
- Link Management: Easily link between pages using markdown syntax,
e.g.[My Page](/my-page/)
Preview Mode
While in Edit mode, simply click the Preview tab to enter preview mode.
- Preview Content: See how your content will look like when published
- Preview Links: Links to other pages takes you to the preview of that page
Pages View
The Pages view shows all pages in your site and helps you organize your content:
Accessing Pages View
Click the Pages tab in the navbar on the top of the page.
Managing Pages
- Page List: See all pages in your site with their titles
- Page Creation: Add new pages with the "New Page" button
- Page Options: There are three buttons on every page,
- Preview - opens preview mode
- Edit - opens edit mode
- Delete - removes the page
Page Structure
- Home Page: Your main page (usually
/
) - Subpages: Create pages like
/about/
,/contact/
, etc. - Nested Pages: Organize content with nested structures, e.g.
/blog/first-post/
Publishing Your Page
When you're ready to share your content with the world:
Before Publishing
- Check Content: Review all pages and make sure everything looks good
- Test Links: Verify all internal links work correctly
- Get an ENS name: make sure you have an ENS domain you can publish the content on (visit the ENS app
Publishing Process
- Click Publish: Use the Publish button in the editor
- Connect Wallet: Confirm you connected the correct address
- Select Domain: Choose which ENS domain to publish to
- Review Changes: See what will be published
- Confirm Transaction: Approve the transaction in your wallet
- Wait for Confirmation: The blockchain will process your update
After Publishing
- Global Access: Your site is immediately available at your ENS domain
- Multiple Gateways: Access via
.eth.link
,.eth.limo
,.eth.ac
, etc. - Censorship Resistant: Your content is now decentralized and resistant to takedowns
Subscription Management
Simple Page uses a subscription model to ensure sustainable hosting:
When Subscription
- First Publish: You'll need an active subscription to publish, the first time you try to publish to a new domain you will be redirected to the subscription page
- Storage Expiry: When your storage units expire, you will be prompted to renew your subscription
Managing Your Subscription
- Visit Subscribe Page: Go to the subscription page for your domain
- Check Status: See your current storage units and expiration dates
- Purchase Storage: Extend your subscription into the future if desired