Playlist Privacy
Every playlist on BeatPass can be either public or private. This setting controls who can find and view your playlist.
Public vs. Private
| Setting | Who Can See It | Appears In Search | Can Be Shared |
|---|
| Public | Everyone | Yes | Yes |
| Private | Only you | No | No |
Public Playlists
When a playlist is set to Public:
- Anyone can find it through search
- Anyone can view the tracks
- You can share the link with others
- It may appear in recommendations
- Others can follow it to add to their library
Private Playlists
When a playlist is set to Private:
- Only you can see it
- It won’t appear in search results
- The link won’t work for others
- It’s hidden from your public profile
Setting Privacy When Creating
When you create a new playlist:
- Fill in the playlist name and other details
- Look for the Public toggle
- Turn it on for public, or leave it off for private
- Create the playlist
The description below the toggle confirms: “Everyone can see public playlists.”
Changing Privacy Later
To change an existing playlist’s privacy:
- Right-click on your playlist
- Select Make private or Make public (depending on current setting)
- The change takes effect immediately
From the Edit Dialog
- Right-click your playlist and select Edit
- Toggle the Public switch
- Save your changes
Privacy and Collaborative Playlists
A playlist can be both:
- Private + Collaborative — Only you and invited editors can see it
- Public + Collaborative — Everyone can see it, but only invited editors can add/remove tracks
Changing a public playlist to private will hide it from anyone who was following it. They will lose access until you make it public again.
Who Sees What
| User Type | Public Playlist | Private Playlist |
|---|
| You (owner) | Full access | Full access |
| Collaborative editors | Full access | Full access |
| Followers | View and listen | No access |
| Everyone else | View and listen | No access |
When to Use Each Setting
Use Public for:
- Playlists you want to share with friends or the community
- Curated collections you’re proud of
- Themed playlists others might enjoy
Use Private for:
- Work-in-progress collections
- Personal project playlists
- Beats you’re evaluating but not ready to share
Start with private playlists while you’re building them, then switch to public when they’re ready to share.
