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Project visibility and access settings

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Control who can see and access your projects in Workly with project visibility settings.

Visibility options

  • Public — Any workspace member can see and join the project
  • Private — Only invited members can see and access the project

Change project visibility

  1. Open the project
  2. Go to Project Settings
  3. Change the visibility setting
  4. Save your changes

Public projects

Public projects are visible to all workspace members. Anyone can browse, join, and view tasks in public projects. This is ideal for company-wide projects, shared resources, and open initiatives.

Private projects

Private projects are hidden from non-members. Only people explicitly added to the project can see it in their sidebar and access its tasks. Use private projects for sensitive work, confidential planning, or small team efforts.

Who can change visibility

Only project admins and the project owner can change the visibility setting.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a project private in Workly?

Open the project, go to Project Settings, and change the visibility to Private. Only invited members can see and access private projects.

Can anyone join a public project?

Yes, any workspace member can see and join public projects. They are visible to everyone in the workspace.