The Ning API respects the visibility settings of your content, and the same permissions apply via the API as when viewing the content through a web browser. There are 4 visibility settings:
- Everyone (public)
- Everyone can view the content item
- Members
- Only signed in members of the site can view the content item
- Featured Members
- Only featured members of the site can view the content item
- Administrators
- Only administrators of the site can view the content item
Additional notes about visibility settings
An exception to the visibility rules is made for the Network Creator and for any administrators of the network. They can see all content, regardless of visibility settings.
For content included on the home page or a custom page, there is also an option to show content only to non-members, users who are not signed in. Content with this setting will only be available to Network Creators and administrators via the API.
Each group also has its own privacy setting, which can be set to Everyone (public) or Members.
