Understand the 3 visibility tiers on PlayMast: Public for profile discovery, Unlisted for link-only streaming, and Private for personal vaults. Plus, how Google Drive-style security alerts protect your shared links.

Mastering PlayMast Visibility: Public, Unlisted & Private Video Sharing

Whether you are distributing digital files to your Telegram subscriber base, curating private archives, or hosting viral media for wide discoverability, control over your content's privacy is vital.

PlayMast now features 3-Tier Privacy Architecture across all files and folders, paired with Google Drive-style smart security alerts to prevent accidental broken shares.

🛡️ The 3 Visibility Modes Explained

Here is how the three visibility options work across PlayMast web, streaming endpoints, and creator profiles:

Visibility Tier	Profile & Search Visibility	Watch & Stream via Link	Mobile App Playback	Best Use Case
🌐 Public	✅ Listed on Profile & Search	✅ Anyone with link	✅ Stream & Download	Viral content, portfolio showcase, channel public files
🔗 Unlisted	❌ Hidden from Profile & Search	✅ Anyone with link	✅ Stream & Download	Telegram channel posts, exclusive drops, client deliveries
🔒 Private	❌ Strictly Hidden	❌ Owner / Admin Only	❌ Owner Only	Personal cloud backup, drafts, pending reviews

1. 🌐 Public Mode: Maximum Reach & Discoverability

When a file or folder is set to Public:

It is showcased directly on your public creator profile (/u/yourname).
It is indexed in PlayMast's public search and sitemaps.
Visitors can discover your videos, stream at up to 4K resolution, and follow your channel.
Monetization CPM applies to every verified viewer.

2. 🔗 Unlisted Mode: Link-Only Distribution

When a file or folder is marked as Unlisted:

Zero Profile Clutter: The item will NOT show up on your creator profile page or in search results.
Direct Playback: Anyone who possesses the direct link (/watch/:id or /folder/:id) can open, stream, and download seamlessly with zero interruptions.
Perfect for Telegram Creators: Distribute content to specific channels or private groups without putting every video on your global creator showcase.
Monetization Active: Views from unlisted links still earn high CPM without compromise.

3. 🔒 Private Mode: Total Security & Personal Vault

When a file or folder is set to Private:

Only the authenticated owner or authorized admin can stream or download the file.
If an unauthenticated or unauthorized user opens a private link, they receive a clear Access Restricted shield.
Ideal for personal file archives, unpublished raw footage, or work-in-progress content.

⚠️ Google Drive-Style Share Warnings

Have you ever copied a link in a hurry, sent it to hundreds of channel members, only to realize the file was set to Private and nobody could view it?

PlayMast solves this permanently. Whenever you click Share on a Private file or folder:

PlayMast detects the restricted status and displays an immediate warning badge: "⚠️ This file/folder is currently Private".
You get an instant [Make Unlisted & Copy Link] button. With a single click, PlayMast updates the visibility to Unlisted and copies the working link straight to your clipboard.
No more broken links or frustrated viewers!

📁 What About Folders?

Visibility cascades intelligently with PlayMast folders:

Setting a folder to Unlisted automatically allows anyone with the folder link (/folder/:id) to explore and stream its contents while keeping the folder hidden from your profile root.
You can cycle folder visibility between Public, Unlisted, and Private with one click in your file dashboard.

Enjoy total freedom and granular privacy on PlayMast!

Mastering PlayMast Visibility: Complete Guide to Public, Unlisted & Private Video Sharing