How to Make an Article in Joomla Private
- George Apostolov
How to Make an Article in Joomla Private: step-by-step guide
Log in to your Joomla account and navigate to 'Content'.
Select 'Articles'.
Create your first article by clicking 'Add your first article'.
Go to the 'Access' section to set the access level.
On the right sidebar of the article editor, look for the Access dropdown.
Once you have clicked the drop-down arrow, select 'Special' to make it private.
To save changes, click 'Save'.
Quick answer: To restrict article visibility in Joomla, log in, navigate to Content, and select Articles. Create or edit an article, locate the Access dropdown in the right sidebar, and change the setting to Special. Finally, click Save to apply the changes.
About this Joomla tutorial
Make your articles private in Joomla by changing the access level setting to Special in the editor sidebar. This guide shows how to make an Article in Joomla Private in 7 steps, starting with "Log in to your Joomla account and navigate to 'Content'" and finishing with "To save changes, click 'Save'". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Joomla 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 an Article in Joomla Private?
7 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 Joomla data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Joomla. Related guides: How to Manually Update Joomla, How to Remove Cassiopeia from Joomla and How to Remove Powered by Joomla. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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