--- title: How do I use Private Events? description: The private event feature provides an extra layer of discretion for sensitive events --- [Skip to content](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-private-events#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![iluminr logo](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr%20logo.png?width=227&height=48&name=iluminr%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) iluminr Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [iluminr for Response and Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en) 3. [Critical Event Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#critical-event-management) # How do I use Private Events? ## The private event feature provides an extra layer of discretion for sensitive events Certain event response activities or the event itself may be sensitive in nature, requiring only those needed in the response to know it is underway. To aid in this information protection, mark your event as a Private Event to restrict access. - [How do I create a new Private Event?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-private-events#h_bc0cc030e6) - [How do I make an existing event a Private Event?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-private-events#h_79b972c64b) - [How do I give a User access to a Private Event?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-private-events#h_9d9d306e53) --- ### How do I create a new Private Event? When creating an Event, select the **Private Event** toggle. *A detailed guide is available at: [How do I create an event?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-create-an-event-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en)* *![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-09-01-2631-AM.png?width=956&height=528&name=image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-09-01-2631-AM.png)* --- ### How do I make an existing event a Private Event? 1. [Visit the iluminr website for your region](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-access-iluminr?hsLang=en) 2. Log in with your iluminr credentials. 3. On the Home screen, select **Live Events** from the Home Screen options **OR** from the **Main Menu ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-11-34-1733-AM.png?width=986&height=431&name=image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-11-34-1733-AM.png)** 4. Choose an Event Room you wish to make Private, and select it. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-26-32-5333-AM.png?width=971&height=568&name=image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-26-32-5333-AM.png) 5. Select the **Event Options button** (three dots) on the top right of the event room and **Select the Private Event Toggle**. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-28-57-2047-AM.png?width=979&height=218&name=image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-28-57-2047-AM.png) 6. A pop-up message will appear, asking you to confirm your action. Click **Yes** to make the Event Private. ​![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-29-09-5442-AM.png?width=634&height=148&name=image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-29-09-5442-AM.png) 7. The event room is now private and only accessible to the Creator of the Event Room and any other platform users who have been invited (via Activate Teams). --- ### How do I give a User access to a Private Event? A Private Event is only accessible by the User who created the Event and any Users who are sent an Activate Teams message from the Private Event. 1. [Visit the iluminr website for your region](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-access-iluminr?hsLang=en) 2. Log in with your iluminr credentials. 3. Select **Live Events** from the **Home Screen Or f**rom the **Main Menu** 4. In the Event Room send an Activate Teams notification (via the Respond button) to other Platform Users you would like to give access to the Private Event. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-33-10-5226-AM.png?width=975&height=479&name=image-png-Sep-22-2026-01-33-10-5226-AM.png) --- ### Related Articles: - [Get to know the Event Room](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/what-is-an-event-room?hsLang=en) - [How do I share read-only access to event information?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-share-event-information-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en) - [How do I create a new message and notify contacts?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-create-a-new-message-and-notify-contacts?hsLang=en) **Need more assistance?** [Submit a support ticket](https://iluminr.io/resource-centre/support-ticket/?hsLang=en) - [iluminr for Response and Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Get Started with Using iluminr](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#get-started-with-using-iluminr) - [Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#communications) - [Critical Event Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#critical-event-management) - [Training Options](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#training-options) - [iluminr for Admin Users](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Get started with managing iluminr](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#get-started-with-managing-iluminr) - [Integrations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#integrations) - [People and Permission Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#people-and-permission-management) - [Event Room Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#event-room-management) - [Alert Automations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#alert-automations) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [Manage Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [START HERE](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#start-here) - [Multiplayer Content Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#multiplayer-content-management) - [Single Player Content Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#single-player-content-management) - [Learnspace for Single Player Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#learnspace-for-single-player-microsimulations) - [Deploying Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#deploying-microsimulations) - [Microsimulation Insights (reporting)](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#microsimulation-insights-reporting) - [Participate in Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Participate in Single Player Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#participate-in-single-player-microsimulations) - [Participate in Multiplayer Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#participate-in-multiplayer-microsimulations) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr_logo.png?width=111&height=24&name=iluminr_logo.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://iluminr.io?hsLang=en) [iluminr](https://iluminr.io/?hsLang=en) - [Submit a Support Ticket](https://iluminr.io/resource-centre/support-ticket/?hsLang=en) - [Terms of Use](https://iluminr.io/terms-of-use/?hsLang=en) - [Privacy Policy](https://iluminr.io/privacy-policy/?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2025, iluminr