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How to stop allowing public links on your Confluence site

Here is how to stop allowing public links on your confluence site

  1. First click on the gear icon in the top right header to open the Confluence administration menu
  2. Under the "Settings" section, click on "Security"
  3. After that, select the "Public links" option in the submenu
  4. Then, turn off the "Allow public links on this site" toggle
  5. Finally, click on the "Stop allowing" button in the confirmation dialog
  6. Public links will now be disabled across the Confluence site

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Why should you stop allowing public links on your Confluence site

Confluence is a powerful collaboration tool designed to help teams share information and manage projects seamlessly.

You can enhance your site's security by stopping public links. This feature prevents unauthorized access, ensuring that only trusted team members can view and edit sensitive content.

By restricting public links, you safeguard your organization’s information from accidental sharing, protecting proprietary data and maintaining control over who sees your content.

This action fortifies your site’s privacy, fostering a more secure environment for collaboration.

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June 12, 2026
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