Server settings

# Open or private server

Decide whether visitors can read your server before they sign in.

-   On an open server, visitors can see public feeds, groups and events.
-   A private server shows visitors sign-in, sign-up and basic server information.
-   This choice is separate from your federation mode.

![The Access tab shows public server access, the Help group option, and open federation.](https://welley.com/assets/media/admin-demo-server-access-1200.309ed1ad.webp)

The Access tab has settings for public access to the server, the Help group option and open federation.

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