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What is the difference between a Private Index and a Shared Index?

Explains how Private and Shared Indexes differ in access, content, and permissions

Eyal Leeder avatar
Written by Eyal Leeder
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Short answer
A Private Index is created and managed by you or your organization. A Shared Index is created by AskTuring and available to all users.

Full explanation

Private Index:

  • Created by you or your organization.

  • Content is controlled entirely by you — you decide what to upload, edit, or delete.

  • Only members you explicitly invite can access it.

  • Supports custom Semantic Maps, folders, and permission settings.

Shared Index:

  • Created and maintained by AskTuring.

  • Available to all AskTuring users.

  • Cannot be edited, but all users can search it.

  • Often contains public or reference materials (for example, “Big Beautiful Bill” — the full text of Public Law 119-21).

Tips

  • Use a Shared Index for quick reference to preloaded content.

  • Use a Private Index for secure work with your own organization’s documents.

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