Control who can see your publications, datasets, and research projects with flexible privacy settings.
Visibility Levels
Public
- Anyone can view, even without a CUEBES account
- Appears in search engines
- Visible in CUEBES search results
- Can be shared and linked freely
- Best for: Published papers, open data
Platform
- Only logged-in CUEBES users can view
- Not indexed by search engines
- Appears in CUEBES search for members
- Best for: Preprints, work-in-progress you want community feedback on
Connections
- Only your CUEBES connections can view
- Not in any search results
- Best for: Sharing with trusted colleagues
Private
- Only you can view
- Perfect for drafts and work-in-progress
- Can be changed to public later
- Best for: Drafts, embargoed papers, personal archives
Setting Visibility
When Creating
Choose visibility during creation:
- Fill in your publication/dataset details
- In the "Visibility" section, select your preferred level
- Complete creation
Changing Later
Update visibility at any time:
- Go to your publication or dataset
- Click "Edit"
- Change the visibility setting
- Save changes
Visibility by Content Type
Publications
Each publication has its own visibility setting. Even if your profile is public, individual publications can be private.
Datasets
Datasets can have different visibility than associated publications. You might:
- Have a public paper with private supplementary data
- Share data with project members only
- Make data public after an embargo period
Projects
Research projects can be:
- Public - Showcase your collaborations
- Members only - Visible just to project team
Private Publication Limits
Free tier users have limited private publications:
| Tier | Private Publications |
|---|---|
| Free | 5 |
| Pro | Unlimited |
| Team | Unlimited |
Embargo Support
Some journals require embargo periods. Handle this by:
- Upload your publication as "Private"
- Set a reminder for the embargo end date
- Change to "Public" when the embargo lifts
Tip: You can still share private publications with specific collaborators by adding them as co-authors.
Search Visibility
| Visibility | CUEBES Search | Google/External |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | Yes (members) | No |
| Connections | No | No |
| Private | No | No |
Profile Visibility
Your research profile visibility is tied to your CUEBES account privacy settings. Check your main Settings to control:
- Whether your profile appears in search
- Who can see your activity
- Who can send you messages