What "private" means for medal clips and where the setting lives

Making medal clips private means changing who can see them from "anyone on the internet" to "only you" or "only people you choose". Most platforms that host medal clips — whether that's a gaming service, a streaming site, or a portfolio platform — store this setting in your account privacy controls, not in the clip itself. The exact location depends on which platform you use, but the principle is the same across all of them.

Before you start, know that "private" and "unlisted" are different things. Private means only you and people you explicitly share with can see the clip. Unlisted means anyone with the direct link can watch it, but it won't show up in search results or on your public profile. Most people want private when they mean "I don't want strangers finding this".

Key Takeaways

  • Medal clips are usually set to public by default, so you need to change the setting manually for each clip or adjust your account default.
  • The privacy control is typically found in the clip's settings menu, accessed through a three-dot icon or a gear symbol next to the clip title.
  • You can change multiple clips at once on most platforms by selecting them in bulk, rather than editing each one individually.
  • If you want all future clips to be private automatically, look for a default privacy setting in your account preferences, not in individual clip settings.

Finding the privacy setting for a single clip

Open the clip you want to make private and look for a menu icon — usually three dots stacked vertically, or sometimes a gear symbol. This menu is almost always in the top right corner of the clip player or next to the clip title. Click it and look for an option that says "Privacy", "Visibility", "Share Settings", or "Who Can See This".

Once you click that option, you'll see a list of choices. Select "Private" or "Only Me" depending on what your platform calls it. Some platforms also let you choose "Friends Only" or "Custom" if you want to share with specific people instead of keeping it completely private. After you select private, look for a "Save" or "Confirm" button. The clip is now private.

Changing multiple clips to private at once

If you have many clips to make private, doing them one at a time is slow. Most platforms let you select multiple clips and change their privacy setting in bulk. Go to your clips library or profile page where all your clips are listed as thumbnails. Look for a checkbox or selection tool — usually a small square in the corner of each thumbnail.

Click the checkbox on each clip you want to make private. Many platforms also have a "Select All" option at the top of the list, which is faster if you want to make everything private. Once you've selected the clips, look for a bulk action menu — often a button that says "Edit", "Batch Edit", or "Actions". Click it, choose "Change Privacy" or "Make Private", and confirm. All selected clips will change at once.

Setting your default privacy for new clips

If you want every clip you record going forward to be private automatically, you can set a default in your account settings instead of changing each one manually. Go to your account settings or preferences — this is usually found by clicking your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then looking for "Settings" or "Preferences".

Look for a section called "Privacy", "Recording Settings", "Clip Settings", or "Default Sharing". Find the option for default clip privacy and change it from "Public" to "Private". Save your changes. From that point on, any new clips you create will be private by default, though you can still change individual clips to public if you want to share a specific one.

What happens to clips that are already shared or embedded

If you made a clip public and shared the link with someone, or embedded it on a website or in a forum post, making it private afterward will break those links. The people who have the link will no longer be able to watch it. The embed will show an error message instead of the video player. This is intentional — it's how the privacy system protects you.

If you've shared a clip and then made it private, you'll need to tell the people you shared it with that the link no longer works. If you want them to still be able to watch it, you have two options: make the clip public again, or use your platform's sharing feature to give them direct access while keeping the clip private from everyone else.

Checking privacy settings on clips you've already made private

To confirm that a clip is actually private, open it and check the privacy setting again using the menu icon. You should see "Private" or "Only Me" selected. Some platforms also show a small lock icon on the clip thumbnail to indicate it's private, so you can scan your library quickly without opening each clip.

If you're not sure whether a clip is private, the safest test is to open it in a private or incognito browser window while logged out of your account, or ask a friend to try to find it. If they can't see it and you can't find it in search results, it's private. If it appears in search results or they can watch it without your permission, it's still public and you need to change the setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a clip private after someone has already watched it?

Yes. Making a clip private stops new people from finding or watching it, but it doesn't erase the fact that someone watched it before. If you're concerned about a specific person, check whether your platform has a blocking feature so they can't access your profile at all.

What's the difference between private and unlisted?

Private means only you and people you explicitly share with can see it. Unlisted means anyone with the direct link can watch it, but it won't appear in search results or on your public profile. Use private if you don't want anyone finding it by accident.

If I make a clip private, can I change it back to public later?

Yes. You can change a clip's privacy setting as many times as you want. Open the clip, go to the privacy menu, and select public. The clip will be searchable and visible again.

Do I need to do anything special to make clips private on mobile?

The steps are the same on mobile as on desktop — find the menu icon next to the clip and change the privacy setting. The menu icon might be in a slightly different spot depending on your phone's screen size, but it's always near the clip title or in the top corner of the player.

What if my platform doesn't have a private option?

Some older or simpler platforms only offer public or unlisted. If private isn't available, unlisted is the next best option — it keeps your clip out of search results and off your public profile, so only people you directly share the link with can find it.