Glide App Sharing

Accessing Access Settings

Go to Settings tab (top navigation)
Click Access in the settings menu
URL: go.glideapps.com/app/{appId}/settings/privacy

Privacy Modes

Private App

Only users you choose can access
Users must be in the Users table or meet specific criteria
Best for: Internal tools, member-only apps

Public App

Anyone with link can access
No sign-in required (optional sign-in available)
Best for: Public directories, info apps

User Access Options

When app is Private, choose who can sign in:

| Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | Users table | Only users in the Users table can sign in | | Team members | Members of your Glide team can sign in | | Allowed email domains | Users with specific email domains (e.g., @company.com) | | All emails in table | Any email found in a specified table column |

Users Table Access

Select which table serves as the Users table
Users with emails in that table can sign in
Common for: Employee apps, member portals

Team Access

All members of your Glide team can sign in
No need to add them to a table
Common for: Internal team tools

Domain-Based Access

Allow anyone with email from specific domains
Example: Allow all @acme.com emails
Common for: Company-wide apps

Authentication Methods

Configure how users prove their identity:

| Method | Description | Setup | |--------|-------------|-------| | Pin emails from Glide | Glide sends PIN code via email | Default, no setup | | Magic link | One-click sign-in link in email | Enable checkbox | | Sign in with Google | OAuth via Google account | Automatic | | Single sign-on (SSO) | Enterprise SSO integration | Enterprise plan | | Pin texts from Twilio | SMS PIN codes | Connect Twilio | | Pin emails from Gmail | Send from your Gmail | Connect Gmail | | Pin emails from Microsoft | Send from Microsoft account | Connect Microsoft |

Magic Link Option

Under "Pin emails from Glide", enable:

Include magic link to sign in without PIN
Users can click link instead of entering PIN

Access Requests

Allow new users to request access:

Enable "Allow visitors to request access"
New users see "Request Access" on sign-in screen
Team reviewers approve/deny requests
Manage reviewers in Team Members settings

Publishing Your App

Publish Button

Click Publish (top right, green button)
Makes app available at its URL

App URL

Format: {app-name}.glideapp.io
Custom domains available on paid plans

Before Publishing Checklist

Set appropriate privacy mode
Configure authentication
Test as different user types
Review data access (Row Owners)
Set up branding (name, icon)

Inviting Users

Method 1: Add to Users Table

Go to Data Editor
Open Users table
Add rows with user emails
Share app URL with users

Method 2: Share Link

Publish the app
Copy app URL
Share with users
They sign in with configured auth method

Method 3: Team Invitation

Enable "Team members" access
Invite users to your Glide team
They automatically get app access

Row Owners (Data Security)

Critical: Access settings control who can enter the app. Row Owners control what data they see.

Setting Up Row Owners

Add email column to your table
Make it a Row Owner column
Users only see rows where their email matches

Important Notes

Visibility conditions are NOT security (data still downloads)
Row Owners provide true data-level security
Use for sensitive data protection

Testing Access

Test as Different Users

Use "Viewing as" dropdown (top of preview)
Select different users from Users table
Verify they see correct data/screens

Test Sign-In Flow

Open app in incognito/private window
Go through sign-in as new user
Verify authentication works

Common Access Patterns

Employee Directory (Private)

Privacy: Private
Users: Team members OR Users table
Auth: Sign in with Google + Pin emails
Row Owners: None (all employees see all)

Customer Portal (Private)

Privacy: Private
Users: Users table (customers)
Auth: Pin emails from Glide + Magic link
Row Owners: Customer email column

Public Information App

Privacy: Public
Users: Optional sign-in
Auth: N/A or Sign in with Google
Row Owners: None

Internal Tool (Restricted)

Privacy: Private
Users: Allowed email domains (@company.com)
Auth: SSO or Google
Row Owners: Department-based

After Building: User Invitation Flow

After building an app, ask the user:

"Who should have access to this app?"
"Should it be private or public?"
"Do you want to invite specific users now?"

Then:

Configure privacy settings
Add users to Users table if needed
Set up appropriate authentication
Publish the app
Share the app URL

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