How to make a notion page private
- George Apostolov
How to make a notion page private: step-by-step guide
Expand the left sidebar menu and locate the page you wish to make private.
Hold and drag the page from the Shared section into the Private section.
Notion will confirm if you really wish to make the page private. Doing so will remove access to it from all other people.
Click on to Move to private to confirm.
Your page will now be moved under the Private section and only you will have access to it.
Quick answer: To make a page private in Notion, expand the left sidebar and drag the page from the Shared section into the Private section. Finally, click Move to private to confirm, removing access for all other people and moving the page under your Private section.
About this Notion tutorial
Secure your Notion documents by moving shared pages to your private section in just a few quick steps. This guide shows how to make a notion page private in 5 steps, starting with "Expand the left sidebar menu and locate the page you wish to make private" and finishing with "Your page will now be moved under the Private section and only you will have access to it". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Notion interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to make a notion page private?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Notion data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Notion. Related guides: How to make a notion page public, How to make a notion template and How to make a table in notion. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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