Public Links Opt-Out

Control whether your lock appears in the public voting directory or remains accessible only via direct link

Choose how discoverable your lock is when you share it. Enabling Public Link generates a shareable URL for your lock. By default, locks with a public link appear in the public voting directory so others can find and vote. You can opt out of the directory while keeping the direct link active.

Terminology: “Public Link” is the shareable URL for your lock; the “public voting directory” is the browseable list where eligible public locks appear.

Directory visibility options

Public directory (default)

Your lock is fully discoverable: - Appears in the public voting directory - Direct link sharing works - Anyone browsing the directory can view and vote on your lock

Private link only

Your lock remains hidden from discovery: - Not listed in the public directory - Only accessible via its direct link - Share privately with specific people you choose

Configure your visibility settings

1. Open lock settings

   In the dashboard, go to Chastity Lockbox → Templates (or Chastity Lockbox → Home → Edit for the active lock’s template).

2. Enable Public Link

   Turn on the Public Link (or Enable public voting on lock duration) toggle to activate link sharing.

3. Open visibility options

   Click the settings icon (⚙️) next to the Public Link toggle to configure visibility.

4. Opt out of directory listing

   Toggle Show in Public Directory off to hide your lock from the public directory.

   Verification: Copy your lock’s public link and open it in a private/incognito window to confirm it loads. Then browse the public directory to confirm your lock does not appear.

Your visibility choice is applied when you start the lock session. Changes made after starting won’t affect the current session; create a new session to apply updated visibility.

Important considerations

• Direct links always work — Anyone with your link can access and vote, even if the lock is hidden from the directory.
• Functionality remains unchanged — This setting only affects discoverability; the lock’s behavior and voting rules stay the same.
• Privacy through obscurity — Opting out prevents casual discovery but does not add authentication or a password.

Treat direct links as shareable. Recipients can forward your link to others. If you need stricter controls, share carefully and review your settings before starting a session.

Troubleshooting

I can’t find the Public Link or visibility option

• Make sure you’re editing the lock’s template in Chastity Lockbox → Templates.
• If a session is already active, some settings may be read-only until you create a new session.
• Confirm you have permission to edit the lock (owner or keyholder).

My changes didn’t apply to the current session

Visibility is set at session start. End the current session (or wait for it to complete), then start a new session with the updated visibility.

Related guides

FAQs: Public Voting

Learn how public voting links work and who can vote.

Dashboard Settings

Explore account-level privacy and sharing controls.