Canonical: https://www.skillhive.com/en/user-guide/swarm-visibility
Language: en
Updated: 2026-09-16
Parent: Skillhive User Guide (https://www.skillhive.com/en/user-guide/skillhive-user-guide)

# Swarm visibility

> Swarm owners can define the visibility of a swarm. Three visibility options are available.

## 1\. Open

An Open swarm:

-   Is visible and searchable by all users within the organization
-   Includes EXT users
-   Displays a visual information banner below the header image stating:
-   **“Visible to all”**

In an Open swarm:

-   Any Regular User can invite other users
-   Users can join without approval

## 2\. Internal (Default)

An Internal swarm:

-   Is visible to all Regular Users
-   Is visible to EXT users only if invited
-   Is not publicly visible outside the organization

Any Regular User can invite other users to an Internal swarm.

Internal visibility is the default setting for new swarms.

## 3\. Invite Only

An Invite Only swarm:

-   Is visible only to owners, members, and invited users
-   Does not appear in search results or swarm listings for others

The swarm page displays:

-   A lock icon
-   The text: **“Visible to invited experts only”**

A lock icon is also shown in swarm listings (e.g., on the homepage).

Invitations to Invite Only swarms can be sent by:

-   Swarm owners
-   Admins (if members of the swarm)

Users can join only by invitation.

# Changing Visibility

Swarm visibility can be changed by:

-   Swarm owners
-   Admins

The change is made from the swarm page under:

**Edit Swarm Details**

Please note:

-   Visibility cannot be changed if the swarm contains comments
-   Comments must be removed before visibility can be modified

Users can delete only their own comments.

Admins can delete any comments.