# How do I convert a project from private to public?

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Learn more about the difference between a public and a private project [here](https://docs.kumu.io/overview/collaboration#public-vs-private-projects).
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To convert a project from private to public, please follow these steps: 

1. Click on the "Private" button in the top-left corner of your project
2. In the menu that pops up, click on "Make this project public" under the **Change privacy** section

Alternatively, you can:

1. Open the [project settings menu](https://docs.kumu.io/overview/user-interfaces/settings#project-settings)\
   ![](https://1181816445-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkXSW1nEf49ISqGxYuRfS%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3ee771f084a13eafc32b627d4e5a1094f22f4973%2Fbars.svg?alt=media) in the top-left corner of your project
2. Select **Admin** from the sidebar
3. Click on "Make this project public" under the **Change privacy** section