Skip to lesson content

Publication access, passwords, and permissions

Last updated: September 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Choose who can open the catalog and which reader tools are available.

Access control and visible download/print tools are separate. An unlisted link is not a password-protected link.

Follow these steps

  1. 1

    Choose access mode

    PrivacyAccess

    In Share > Privacy, choose Public, Unlisted, Password Protected, or Private. An unlisted link can be forwarded by anyone who has it. Private is not a general sharing mode.

  2. 2

    Save the password

    PrivacyPassword

    After choosing password protection, enter a password and use its Save button. Wait for the saved state. Selecting the mode or typing a password alone is not enough.

  3. 3

    Review expiry and permissions

    PrivacyPermissions

    Check expiry when enabled. Set download formats, single-page download, and printing as needed. These controls manage reader tools; they do not recall files already downloaded.

  4. 4

    Test reader access

    ShareCatalog link

    Open the link in a private browser window to separate reader access from your signed-in session. Test wrong and correct passwords, expiry, and the accessible link’s access conditions.

Result

Verify intended access conditions and the reader tools you enabled.