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      How to change a public flipbook into an unlisted one in Flipsnack

      Learn how to change a flipbook’s visibility from public to unlisted.

      Table of contents:

      Overview

      If you've published a flipbook publicly in Flipsnack and want to restrict access later, you can change its visibility to unlisted. This removes it from public search and limits access to those who have the direct link.

      This article shows you how to update your flipbook's visibility setting and what to do if it was publicly accessible for a long time and possibly indexed by search engines.

       

      Key benefits

      • More control: Restrict access without deleting or recreating the flipbook

      • Faster updates: Adjust visibility directly from the editor

      • Support for indexed content: Get help removing search engine listings if needed

      Change visibility from public to unlisted

      1. Go to My Flipbooks in the main dashboard.

      • Use the flipbook card or list to find the publication you want to edit.

      2. Open the flipbook in the Design Studio.

      • Click on Edit from the flipbook options menu.

      Edit flipbook in design studio

      3. Click the Share button.

      • It's located in the top right corner of the editor.

      Screenshot 2025-08-20 at 14.35.02-mh (1)4. Change visibility settings.

      • In the Share modal, look for the Visibility section.
      • Press the Unlisted option.

      5. Publish or update your flipbook.

      • Click Update to apply the new settings.

      My flipbook still shows up in search results. What should I do?

      In cases where flipbooks were public for a long time, search engines may have indexed them, appearing in search results. It will take some time for those pages to be removed automatically (up to a few days).

      If you want to speed up the process, you can contact us for help via live chat. 

       

      Additional tips / FAQs

      What does unlisted mean?
      Only users with the direct link can access the flipbook. It won’t appear in search engines or your public profile.

      Will old links still work?
      Yes, the flipbook URL stays the same. If you shared it before, it will still be accessible via direct link.

      Can I make the flipbook private instead?
      Yes. You can also choose "Private" or "Password locked" from the same visibility settings menu.

      Next steps

      Useful resources

      Learn more about visibility options and managing your published content:

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