Private content
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This module allows you to mark individual nodes as private using a simple checkbox in the node editing form. Only the author or users with the "access private content" permission can view these private nodes. It's designed for easily creating members-only areas or restricting content on simpler sites.
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?
Requirements
- Drupal 10 or 11
Documentation
Full documentation is available in the README file, covering:
- How private content access control works
- Permission configuration
- Important notes about node grants