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Set your live event to private

Switch the access level to broadcast privately or to a select audience

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By default, your events are set to Public. This means anyone can listen to your live audio on your channel and people can search for it on mixlr.com and the Mixlr apps.

On occasion, you may want to broadcast to only a select few, or record a broadcast with no audience at all. To restrict audience access, you can switch your event's access level to either Unlisted or Only me.

This article explains:

  • What each access level is best suited for

  • How to change the access level so you can:

    • broadcast widely

    • broadcast to a select audience only

    • broadcast privately


Access levels explained

There are three access levels to choose from: Public, Unlisted or Only me.

1. Public

  • Visibility: Appears on your Channel, searchable on Mixlr.com and in the Mixlr app

  • Access: Anyone can join

  • Notifications: Followers receive notifications when you go live

  • Best for: Broad audience reach, open broadcasts

  • Description: This is the classic way to use Mixlr. Your live event is visible to all your followers and anyone browsing Mixlr. It is ideal for reaching the widest audience possible and engaging with your listeners


2. Unlisted

  • Visibility: Does not appear on your Channel, not searchable on Mixlr.com or in the Mixlr app

  • Access: Anyone with a direct link can join

  • Notifications: No notifications are sent to followers

  • Best for: Private events, exclusive streams

  • Description: With Unlisted events, your broadcast won’t appear on your public channel. Instead, you share a direct link with your chosen audience. Use this access level for private shows, special group events, or exclusive content for select listeners

If your Channel requires an access code, listeners will still need to enter the code to access your Public or Unlisted events.


3. Only me

  • Visibility: Does not appear on your Channel, not searchable on Mixlr.com or in the Mixlr app

  • Access: Only you (when logged in) can access the event

  • Notifications: No notifications are sent

  • Best for: Testing, practice sessions, and for creating shareable event recordings

  • Description: Only Me events are entirely private, visible and accessible only to you when you’re logged in. This is ideal for testing your setup, rehearsing your content, or ensuring everything runs smoothly before you go live to your audience


You can change your event's access level just before starting a live event, while broadcasting live, or when scheduling an event for later.

Before going live

If you are scheduling an event in the app or on the web:

  • Select Schedule

  • Scroll down to the Access level section

  • Choose between Public, Unlisted or Only Me

  • Schedule event

After going live

If you are just about to start a live event or have started one already:

  • Select Edit on the broadcast screen (after selecting Go live now > Start)

  • Scroll down to the Access level section and choose

  • Choose Public, Unlisted or Only Me

  • Save

Pro tip: If you create regular events for a select audience only, set a default access level so you don’t have to change the access level each time you go live.

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