Private content

Private content is a very simple node access module that gives each node a 'private' checkbox. If it's set, the node can only be seen by the node author, or users with the 'access private content' permission. The module is particularly recommended for simpler sites, for example to create a members-only area.

Features

• One-click privacy – Simple checkbox in the node form to mark content as private
• Per-content type defaults – Set default privacy settings for each content type
• Two clear permissions – "Access private content" and "Edit private content"
• Author always has access – Node creators can always view their own private content
• Views integration – Filter and display private content in Views
• Actions integration – Bulk update privacy settings via Views Bulk Operations
• No external dependencies – Only requires Drupal core

Comparison with related modules

Module Approach Best For Private Content Per-node checkbox with two global permissions Simple members-only content Node View Permissions Per-content-type "view own/any" permissions Restricting entire content types Nodeaccess Per-node grants tab with user/role selection Fine-grained per-node, per-user control Rabbit Hole Controls page behavior (403, 404, redirect) Controlling how entities are displayed at their URLs (not content privacy).

See also #3519243: Difference between Rabbit Hole and Private content?

Documentation

Full documentation is available in the README file, covering:

• How private content access control works
• Permission configuration
• Important notes about node grants

Sponsors

Development supported by AlbanyWeb and Finalist.