Base44 Lets You Make a Public Asset File Private
Base44Base44 now lets users turn a public file in the asset library into a private one. The file's public link stops working straight away. The file is also marked as private, so it can be told apart from public files at a glance.
Key Takeaways
- Public files can now be reversed, because Base44 lets users make a public asset library file private after the fact.
- The file's public link stops working once it is made private, so old URLs no longer expose it.
- Private files carry a visible private marker in the asset library, so sharing state is clear at a glance.
- The change lets teams correct accidental sharing without deleting or re-uploading the file.
- It sits under Base44's Data & media area and reflects ongoing work on access control for workspace assets.
- The update shipped on October 15, 2026 and appears in the product changelog, not the developer changelog.
Pulling a Public File Back
Base44 added a way to reverse the sharing state of a file in a workspace's asset library. Until now a file that had been made public stayed reachable by its public link. A public file can now be made private, which gives users a quick fix when a file was shared by mistake or no longer needs to be exposed.
What Changes When a File Goes Private
When a file is made private, its public link stops working. Anyone holding the old URL can no longer open the file. Base44 also adds a private marker to the file in the asset library. That lets users scan their media and see which files are public and which are not, without opening each one.
Why It Matters
Asset libraries tend to collect images, documents and media over time, and some of it gets shared publicly while an app is being built. A single control that closes off a file's public link, plus a visible label, makes it easier to keep that library tidy. Users can then tighten access later without deleting the file or re-uploading it.