Types of Spaces
The four types of spaces (public, moderated, private and secret) and who can see, read and join each one.
Updated on 7 October 2026
Every article belongs to a space. The space stores the article and also defines who can read it.
There are four types of spaces. Choose the type in the "Visibility" setting of the space.
| Type | Who sees the space | Who reads the articles | How people join |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public | Everyone, in the list of spaces, in the groups of spaces and in the search. | Everyone. The articles appear in the search for all users. | Everyone can join and leave the space freely. |
| Moderated | Everyone, in the list of spaces, in the groups of spaces and in the search. | Everyone. The articles appear in the search for all users. | People ask to join. An administrator of the space accepts the request, and receives an email for each request. Members cannot leave the space themselves. |
| Private | Everyone, in the list of spaces, in the groups of spaces and in the search. | Members only. | People ask to join. An administrator of the space accepts the request, and receives an email for each request. Members cannot leave the space themselves. |
| Secret | Members only. The space does not appear for other people. | Members only. | Only the administrators add members. Members cannot leave the space themselves. |