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

# Private Posts

> Share internal updates with your team only

Private posts let you share internal updates, team news, or sensitive information that shouldn't be public. Perfect for internal documentation and team communication.

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## What are Private Posts?

Private announcements that:

* Only appear to logged-in team members
* Never show on public portal
* Don't appear in embeds
* Stay within your workspace

## Creating Private Posts

1. Create announcement as usual
2. Before publishing, toggle **Private post**
3. Publish normally
4. Only your team can see it

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<Info>
  Private posts are great for internal release notes, team updates, or documenting decisions.
</Info>

## Use Cases

### Internal Documentation

* Architecture decisions
* Process changes
* Team reorganizations
* Strategic pivots

### Pre-Launch Communication

* Beta feature documentation
* Internal testing notes
* Early access information
* Rollout plans

### Sensitive Updates

* Security fixes before public disclosure
* Customer-specific features
* Partnership announcements
* Financial updates

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## Visibility Rules

### Who Can See Private Posts

| Role            | Can View            | Can Create |
| --------------- | ------------------- | ---------- |
| **Admin**       | ✓ All private posts | ✓ Yes      |
| **Maker**       | ✓ All private posts | ✓ Yes      |
| **Contributor** | ✓ Published only    | ✗ No       |

### Where They Appear

* ✓ Announcements list (for team)
* ✓ Internal team views
* ✗ Public portal
* ✗ Embed widgets
* ✗ RSS feed
* ✗ Email subscriptions

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## Best Practices

**Clear Titles** - Mark as "\[Internal]" for clarity

**Rich Documentation** - Use full formatting since only team sees it

**Link Freely** - Reference internal tools and documents

**Archive Old Posts** - Keep list manageable

## Converting Posts

### Make Private Post Public

1. Edit the announcement
2. Toggle off **Private post**
3. Update and publish
4. Now visible to everyone

### Make Public Post Private

1. Edit the announcement
2. Toggle on **Private post**
3. Update
4. Removed from public view

<Warning>
  Converting public to private doesn't remove it from users who already saw it. Plan visibility from the start.
</Warning>

## Team Communication

Use private posts to:

* Document feature decisions
* Share Sprint retrospectives
* Announce team changes
* Celebrate internal wins

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Ready to plan ahead? Learn about [scheduling announcements →](/announcements/scheduling)