Private Documents

Mark files as private to restrict access to the file owner.

Overview

Any user can mark a file as private, making it visible only to themselves and users with the View Private Documents permission. Private files display a lock icon to indicate their restricted status.

Marking a File as Private

  1. Click the action menu on a file.
  2. Select Mark as Private.
  3. A lock icon appears next to the file name.

The file is now visible only to:

  • The user who marked it private (the owner)
  • Users with the Tucario - View Private Documents permission set

Removing Private Status

The file owner can remove the private flag:

  1. Click the action menu on the private file.
  2. Select Remove Private.
  3. The file returns to normal visibility rules.

Who Can See Private Files?

UserCan see the file?
File owner (who marked it private)Yes
User with View Private Documents permissionYes
Other usersNo

If the file also has a category assigned, both the private check and the category check must pass. See Visibility Controls for details on combined filtering.