How to embed private flipbooks on approved domains

Table of Contents

• Overview

• Step-by-step instructions

• Additional tips / FAQs

• Common use-cases

• Troubleshooting

• Next steps

Overview

Embedding private flipbooks with domain restriction allows you to display your content only on specific, approved websites. This helps you keep content controlled while still making it available in secure environments.

This feature is especially useful when you want to share premium or internal content without making it publicly accessible. By restricting where the flipbook can be embedded, you maintain control over distribution while still benefiting from Flipsnack’s interactive viewer and analytics.

Key benefits

• Controlled distribution: Only allow your flipbook to appear on approved domains

• Secure sharing: Keep private content restricted to intended audiences

• Real-time updates: Always display the latest version without re-uploading

• Built-in analytics: Track views and engagement directly in Flipsnack

• Full interactivity: Preserve links, videos, and interactive elements

Step-by-step instructions

1. Open the flipbook Overview page

• Go to your Flipsnack dashboard

• Select the flipbook you want to embed

• Open the Overview page of the flipbook

2. Set the flipbook to private

• In the Overview page, locate the Visibility setting

• Change visibility to Private

3. Add allowed domains

• Navigate to the Embed settings section

• Enter the domain(s) where the flipbook will be embedded

• Save your changes

4. Copy the embed code

• From the Overview page, click on Embed

• Copy the generated embed code

5. Add the embed code to your website

• Paste the embed code into your website’s HTML

• Make sure the page belongs to one of the approved domains

Additional tips / FAQs

Are there any limitations on mobile devices?
Yes. On iOS devices, the fullscreen option may not be available for embedded flipbooks due to platform restrictions. This happens because iOS limits how embedded content can access certain interactions, such as opening fullscreen views from within an iframe.

This does not affect the flipbook’s functionality, but users will need to view it within the embedded frame instead of expanding it to fullscreen.

Can anyone view my embedded flipbook?
Yes, if the page where the flipbook is embedded is public. Domain restriction only limits where the flipbook can be displayed, not who can access that page.

How do I keep my flipbook fully secure?
Embed it on a protected page, such as:

• A login-restricted area

• A paywalled section

• An internal company intranet

What happens if I embed it on a non-approved domain?
The flipbook will not load.

Do updates reflect automatically?
Yes, any changes you make to the flipbook will automatically appear wherever it is embedded.

Common use-cases

• Client portals: Share premium brochures or reports behind a login

• E-learning platforms: Provide course materials to enrolled users only

• Internal communications: Distribute documents via company intranets

• Membership sites: Offer exclusive content to paying subscribers

• Partner resources: Share restricted materials with authorized partners

Troubleshooting

The flipbook is not displaying

• Check if the domain is correctly added to the approved list

• Ensure there are no typos in the domain

Users can access the flipbook publicly

• Verify that the page where it’s embedded is protected

• Add authentication (login or paywall) if needed

Changes are not visible

• Refresh the page

• Clear browser cache

Next steps

Useful resources

Learn more about securing and sharing your flipbooks effectively:

• Publishing options

• Embedding a flipbook on your website

• Private sharing options

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