> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nextd.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Private Projects

> Control project visibility and access permissions with flexible privacy settings for secure development and collaboration.

## Overview

Nextd provides comprehensive project visibility controls, empowering you to manage access permissions and sharing scope according to your specific privacy and collaboration requirements.

<Tip>
  Private project functionality gives you complete control over who can view, access, or remix your projects - essential for commercial development and sensitive applications.
</Tip>

## Visibility Options

### Public Projects

* **Open Access**: Viewable and remixable by anyone on the platform
* **Open Source Collaboration**: Perfect for open-source initiatives and community contributions
* **Portfolio Showcase**: Ideal for showcasing work and building portfolio presence
* **Community Engagement**: Enables broader collaboration and feedback from the developer community

## Private Projects

* **Complete Privacy** - Restricted access limited to project owners and invited collaborators
* **Commercial Development** - Secure environment for proprietary applications and business projects
* **Sensitive Information Protection** - Safeguard confidential code, client work, and intellectual property
* **Controlled Collaboration** - Invite specific team members while maintaining privacy

## Configuration

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Project Settings">
    Navigate to your project and locate the settings panel:

    **Path:** Project Dashboard → **Settings** → **Project Visibility**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Visibility Level">
    Choose the appropriate privacy setting based on your requirements:

    * **Public** - Open community access for sharing and collaboration
    * **Private** - Restricted access for sensitive or commercial projects
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Configuration">
    Confirm your selection and save the changes to activate the new visibility settings.

    <Info>
      Visibility changes take effect immediately. Private projects become accessible only to designated collaborators.
    </Info>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key Benefits

### Professional Development

* **Client Confidentiality** - Protect client projects and sensitive business applications
* **Intellectual Property Security** - Safeguard proprietary code and innovative solutions
* **Commercial Viability** - Develop products without exposing competitive advantages

### Flexible Workflows

* **Development Phases** - Keep projects private during development, public after launch
* **Portfolio Curation** - Control which projects represent your public portfolio
* **Privacy by Default** - Start private and selectively share when ready

<Note>
  Private projects enable the perfect balance between collaborative development and information security, supporting both individual developers and enterprise teams with varying privacy requirements.
</Note>

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*Secure your development process with private projects - maintaining confidentiality while enabling precise collaboration control.*