> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.notionapps.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.notionapps.com/get-started/make-it-private.md).

# Make it private

When the app should not be open to anyone with the link, switch to a **Private** app, choose a login method, and (usually) restrict which Notion rows each user can see.

## Steps

1. Open **Users** in the builder rail.
2. Set the app to **Private** (see [Private apps](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/private-apps)).
3. Create or link a **Users** database and add at least one test user.
4. Choose a login method that is available today (email OTP is always available; [Email & password](/integrations/email-and-password.md), [Google](/integrations/google-login.md), [Auth0](/integrations/auth0-login.md), and [Okta](/integrations/okta-login.md) are entitlement-gated).
5. Configure [Data Restriction](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/data-restriction) / personalization so users only see their rows.
6. **Publish** again, then open the app while signed out — you should hit login.

## Auth overview

See the full matrix: [Auth and access](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/auth-and-access)

## Related

* [App Users](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/app-users)
* [Sign up](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/sign-up)
* [Identity admin](/users/identity-admin.md)
* [Integrations](/integrations/integrations.md)

## What’s next after your first private app

* Add a **Form (Add Item)** or **Form (Update One Item)**
* Try [Board layouts](https://docs.notionapps.com/guides/board-list-view)
* Explore [Automation](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation) if you need approvals or routing