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# Managing presence privacy settings

# Managing presence privacy settings {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Manage whether employees can view your in-office presence by selecting your privacy settings.

If you set your presence to private, your routine is hidden from other employees, and you aren't displayed as a collaborator on the Presence dashboard calendar.
**Related tasks**   

* [Set in-office days](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/k6fFk_vctmI5x1N3GRMhmg "As an employee, using the Workplace Service Portal and the Employee Center, you can set your presence at the office.")
* [Add a collaborator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CrG_FczUtHgG6IWRWsKNeg "Coordinate your in-office days with your co-workers. Add them as your collaborators and view the days that your co-workers are present at the office.")
* [Update your in-office days](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ClZp3Xa4mUSTzrPicYDA4Q "Update your in-office days at any time using the Presence dashboard.")
* [Remove a collaborator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/O3dCas0xZ26QcZlOLwD1uA "Remove an existing collaborator if you don’t want to know they routine anymore.")
* [Update your in-office days as exceptions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BOi7ZuoLpbP3RI~iqS9ebg "As an employee, use the presence dashboard to update your in-office days without changing your routine.")

## Manage privacy settings from the Presence dashboard {#ariaid-title2}

Manage your privacy settings from the Presence dashboard.

### Before you begin

Role required: sn_wsd_core.workplace_user

### Procedure

1. Navigate to the Presence dashboard.  
   For more information, see the steps mentioned [here](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/k6fFk_vctmI5x1N3GRMhmg#set-in-office-days__choicetable_presence_dashboard).
2. On the Presence dashboard, open the Add Routine window by selecting Manage your settings.  
   Note:  
   If you're visiting the dashboard for the first time, select Get Started.
3. In the Privacy settings section, select one of the following options based on your preference.
   * Public mode: Other employees can see your routine on the Presence dashboard and Collaborators section.
   * Private mode: Other employees can't see your routine.

   {#manage-privacy-employee-presence__choices_presence_privacy}  
   The selected privacy option is automatically saved.

## Manage privacy settings from Employee Profile {#ariaid-title3}

Manage your privacy settings from the Employee Profile application.

### Before you begin

An admin must opt in to Employee Profile. For more information, see [Opt in to the employee profile](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0eYpovYkTBTF2SN5KmY24w "Enable the new employee details and design by opting in to employee profile.").

Role required: sn_wsd_core.workplace_user

### Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSelf-ServiceEmployee Center.
2. On the Employee Center home page, select your profile, then select Preferences.
3. In the Presence user preferences section, from the Presence privacy list, select either of the following options.
   * Public mode: Other employees can see your routine on the Presence dashboard and Collaborators section.
   * Private mode: Other employees can't see your routine.
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