Private Base ☁

A Private Base in NocoDB allows base owners to fully control access at the base level, independently of workspace-level roles. This feature is ideal for projects that require confidentiality, restricted visibility, or selective collaboration within a workspace.

How Private Base Works

When a base is marked as private:

• Workspace role inheritance is disabled — users with roles like Owner, Editor, or Viewer at the workspace level will not automatically gain access.
• By default, only the base creator (Owner) can access the base.
• Access must be explicitly granted to other members by assigning a base-specific role (Owner, Creator, Editor, Commenter, or Viewer).

Creating a Private Base

To create a new private base:

1. Navigate to the left sidebar and click on the + Create Base button.
2. Select Start from scratch from the modal that appears.
3. Input the desired name for the database within the presented pop-up modal.
4. Select Base Type as "Private".
5. Conclude the process by clicking on the Create Base button.

Converting an Existing Base to Private

As a base Owner, you can change any of your existing base type to private:

1. Navigate to the base and click Overview in the left sidebar.
2. Go to the Settings tab and select Base Type.
3. Toggle the access setting to Private.

Disabling Private Access

To switch a private base back to default (workspace-inherited) type:

1. Navigate to the base and click Overview in the left sidebar.
2. Go to the Settings tab and select Base Type.
3. Toggle the access setting to Default.

Managing Access in a Private Base

Managing user access in a private base follows the same process as any other base. You can invite workspace members and assign them roles explicitly at the base level. Role changes at the workspace level will not affect access to a private base unless the base type itself is set back to default access.

For detailed steps, refer to the Base Collaboration Guide.