> 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/video-tutorials/private-apps.md).

# Private apps

## Before you watch

**Outcome:** Require sign-in before users can access protected screens/data.

**Docs (canonical):** [Private apps](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/private-apps)

Watch the video for orientation, then finish the checklist in the written guide — UI chrome in videos may lag the current builder.

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdkg-oPsw3E>" %}

## Checklist

1. Link a Users database.
2. Set access to Private.
3. Choose Email OTP or Email & password. Add Google/Auth0/Okta only after Integrations is filled.
4. Decide signup vs invite.
5. Publish and test in a private window.

**Full reference →** [Private apps](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/private-apps)