Project Visibility Settings: Transitioning from Public to Password Protected

Project Accessibility Control

Adobe Behance allows creators to manage the visibility of their work through three primary states: Public, Private, and Password Protected. This functionality is essential for professionals sharing drafts with clients before a general release.

Indexing and Discovery Constraints

When a project is transitioned from Public to Password Protected, the platform must reconcile the existing search index and curated gallery placements. There is uncertainty regarding how the system handles projects that have already received a 'Curated' badge from Adobe staff during the transition to a restricted state.

• Does the 'Curated' status persist in the backend if the project is moved to Password Protected?
• How does the search index update the visibility of a project immediately after the visibility toggle is changed?