Adjust The Privacy Controls Of The Sermon Hub
Just like you can make certain pages on your Nucleus Website hidden or private, you can change the privacy settings of your entire Sermon Hub. (You can also adjust privacy settings for each individual sermon. Click here to learn more about that.) These settings can ensure a range of privacy from your Sermon Hub not being indexed in search engines all the way to requiring a Nucleus login and password (and the correct permission on their profile) for someone to access your entire Sermon Hub.
Most churches will not need to adjust the privacy settings for their entire Sermon Hub, and setting an individual sermon or playlist to hidden or private will suffice. However, for the few churches who need it, let's dive into how to adjust the privacy settings for your entire Sermon Hub.
In this guide, we'll cover the following topics. Click on any one to jump ahead.
Choose The Privacy Level Of Your Sermon Hub
To access privacy controls for your Sermon Hub start by going to Sermons and then clicking on Sermon Hub. Then select Privacy Controls on the left hand side.
There are three privacy levels available:
- Public - Any person or robot on the internet can view, save or screenshot all page content. And it’s okay for this page and its content to be indexed and stored by search engines (e.g. Google)
- Hidden - This content can still be seen or shared by anyone with the link. Hidden simply means it is unlisted and search engines will be told not to index the content. If you want your page fully protected, use the “Private” option.
- Private - Requires a Nucleus login to access. This fully protects your page and prevents indexing. Only those connected with your church who sign in and match the allowed permission types can view.
Once you've selected a privacy level, make sure to publish your changes so they're reflected on your Sermon Hub.
Connection Types & People Records (Profiles)
Anyone who lands in your People database has some sort of connection or relationship to your church. Enabling the right Connection Type on each person's profile ensures they gain access (or are limited with their access) to particular parts in Nucleus like the Sermon Hub.
Connection types are the various ways people can be associated with your church. By default, your Nucleus account has the following three Connection Types:
- Visitor
- Regular Attender
- Member
You can adjust the names of these and even add others if you would prefer. Click here for a deeper dive into Connection Types and how they work within Nucleus.
In the context of the Sermon Hub and privacy controls, connection types only apply if you decide to choose to set your Sermon Hub to Private. This requires a Nucleus login to access and fully protects your Sermon Hub and prevents indexing. Only those connected with your church who sign in and match the allowed connection types can view your Sermon Hub.
What Next?
Once you're happy with your Sermon Hub's privacy level, it's probably time to connect your Sermon Hub to your Nucleus Website and share it with the world! Click below to learn more:
Otherwise, you might find the following guides helpful in your journey in creating your Sermon Hub: