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title: Private Zones
description: Learn what Private Zones are, how to use them, and how admins add Private Zones to SchoolSpace worlds.
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# Private Zones

## Areas for Focus, Collaboration, and Connection

| This article explains what a Private Zone is, how to use a Private Zone, and how admins turn an asset into a Private Zone. You'll learn how Private Zones can be used create safe, focused spaces for groups to meet, talk, and learn together. |
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Keep reading to learn about:

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[What is a Private Zone?](https://support.schoolspace.io/private-zones#overview)

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Entering a Private Zone](https://support.schoolspace.io/private-zones#enter)

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Adding a Private Zone](https://support.schoolspace.io/private-zones#add-private-zone)

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Controlling Access to a Private Zone](https://support.schoolspace.io/private-zones#add-approved-list)

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Private Zone Tips for Admins](https://support.schoolspace.io/private-zones#admin-tips)

 

---

 

### What is a Private Zone?

A Private Zone is a space where only a set number of people will connect over video chat. Once the Private Zone reaches it's capacity, anyone else who enters the zone will not connect with the people already in the zone.

When someone enters a Private Zone, they can only see and hear others inside that same zone. Everyone outside the zone is automatically excluded from the conversation.

 

##### To Enter a Private Zone:

1. [Move your avatar](https://support.schoolspace.io/moving-around-the-world#avatar-movement-controls) so it's within the asset set as a Private Zone.
2. If the Private Zone has space for you, you will connect over video chat with others in the zone.
3. You'll see a **notification** in the bottom left corner of your screen if you've successfully entered the Private Zone! The notification will tell you the **current capacity** and the **Private Zone asset will appear darker.**
   
   | ![Notification - Private Zone Entered](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Notification%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Entered.png?width=400&height=103&name=Notification%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Entered.png) |
   | --- |
4. **If the Private Zone is full** or **you're not on the Approved List,** you'll see a notification communicating this in the bottom left corner of your screen.
5. **To leave** the Private Zone, **walk away from the Private Zone asset.** You'll see a **notification** saying you've left the Private Zone.
   
   | ![Notification - Private Zone Left](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Notification%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Left.png?width=400&height=103&name=Notification%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Left.png) |
   | --- |

Some Private Zones also have an Approved List. Only people on the Approved List can connect via video chat in the Private Zone.

 

---

 

### Private Zones for Admins

[Editors, Designers, Managers, and world Owners](https://support.schoolspace.io/schoolspace-roles-and-permissions?hsLang=en) can add Private Zones. Any asset can be set up as a Private Zone. However, we recommend using:

- An asset large enough to accommodate the set capacity.
- A square or rectangular asset whenever possible.

 

##### Private Zones are great for:

- Study hall
- Tutoring sessions
- Office hours
- Student hang out spaces
- Parent - Teacher conferences
- Anywhere you want to promote focus and reduce distractions.

 

##### To Add a Private Zone:

1. Click **Builder Mode** ![builder](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/builder.svg) in the left sidebar or **press B** on your keyboard to enter [Builder Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#overview).
2. **Find the asset** you want to set as a Private Zone. You can: 
     - [Use Pan](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#pan) ![pan](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/pan.svg) to change your view of the world, then [use Select](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#select) ![select](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/select.svg) and click the asset to open the [Asset Selection Menu](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#asset-selection-menu).
     - Click **Assets** ![assets](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/assets.svg) in the left sidebar and search the Placed Assets list. Click an asset in the list to open the [Asset Selection Menu](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#asset-selection-menu).
     - **Place a new asset** from the [SchoolSpace Asset Library](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#asset-selection-menu). After placing, press ESC on your keyboard then click the asset in the world to open the [Asset Selection Menu](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#asset-selection-menu).
3. In the *Asset Selection Menu* on the right side of your screen, click **Configuration → Zones.** 
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones.png?width=300&height=349&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones.png) |
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4. In the *Zone Type* dropdown, choose **Private Zone.** A new Private Zone section will appear below.
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Zone Type - Private Zone](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone.png?width=300&height=207&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone.png) |
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5. **Set the Capacity** for the Private Zone by typing a number or using the arrows. 
     - When capacity is set to 10 or less, everyone in the Private Zone will connect over video chat regardless of their distance from each other.
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Private Zone Capacity](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Capacity.png?width=300&height=65&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Capacity.png) |
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6. \[Optional\] Under *Private Zone Channel:* 
     - **Toggle on** to allow people in the Private Zone to use a dedicated chat channel to communicate. Only people inside this Private Zone can use this channel.
     - **Toggle off** to disable the chat channel for this Private Zone.
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Private Zone Channel](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Channel.png?width=300&height=52&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Channel.png) |
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7. **To continue building:** Click **Clear Selection** in the upper right of the Asset Selection Menu.
8. **To exit Builder Mode:** Click **Builder Mode** ![builder](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/builder.svg) or **press B** on your keyboard.
9. **To disable the Private Zone:** Click the **X icon on Private Zone** in the *Zone Type* dropdown.
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Zone Type - Private Zone Remove](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Remove.png?width=300&height=69&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Remove.png) |
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If you want to include a dedicated chat channel for your Private Zone, make sure the world settings allow for this. Moderators, Managers, and world Owners can [enable this setting](https://support.schoolspace.io/control-messaging#mange-chat-availability).

 

##### To Add an Approved List to a Private Zone:

*An Approved List is optional. Only people on the Approved List can connect via video chat in the Private Zone.*

1. Click **Builder Mode** ![builder](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/builder.svg) in the left sidebar or **press B** on your keyboard to enter [Builder Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#overview).
2. [Use Select](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-builder-mode#select) ![select](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/select.svg) and **click the asset** set as a Private Zone.
3. In the *Asset Selection Menu,* click **Configuration → Zones.**
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones.png?width=300&height=349&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones.png) |
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4. In the *Zone Type* dropdown, choose **Approved List.** A new *Approved List* section will appear below.
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Zone Type - Private Zone Approved List Dropdown](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Approved%20List%20Dropdown.png?width=300&height=202&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Approved%20List%20Dropdown.png) |
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5. In the *Approved List* section, click the **purple** **plus** ![plus](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/plus.svg) **button.**
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Approved List](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Approved%20List.png?width=300&height=134&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Approved%20List.png) |
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6. Choose an **Upload Type** from the dropdown: 
     - **List:** Bulk upload emails. Click **Choose File,** select a **.csv file of user emails.** To add users to an existing list, click the purple **'Add to List'** **button.** To replace an existing list with a new file, click the **'Replace List' button.**
     - **Email Address:** Add emails individually. **Type an email** in the Email Address text box and click the purple **'Add Email' button.**
7. Emails added will be shown in the *Approved List* section. Click the **back arrow** ![arrowLeft](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/arrowLeft.svg) in the upper left of the Asset Selection Menu to view these email addresses.
8. **To remove someone from the Approved List:** Click **Remove** ![remove](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/remove.svg) next to their email.
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Approved List Entry](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Approved%20List%20Entry.png?width=300&height=134&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Approved%20List%20Entry.png) |
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9. **To disable the Approved List:** Click the **X icon on Approved List** in the *Zone Type* dropdown. 
   
   | ![Asset Selection Menu - Configuration - Zones - Zone Type - Private Zone Approved List Remove](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Approved%20List%20Remove.png?width=300&height=69&name=Asset%20Selection%20Menu%20-%20Configuration%20-%20Zones%20-%20Zone%20Type%20-%20Private%20Zone%20Approved%20List%20Remove.png) |
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Student or teacher emails added to an Approved List must match school SSO accounts. If you want to allow external guests into the Private Zone, add the email addresses used when setting up [Guestlist Bypass](https://support.schoolspace.io/guestlist-bypass?hsLang=en).

 

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### Private Zone Tips

- [Add a Landmark Zone](https://support.schoolspace.io/create-teleports-portals-and-landmarks#landmarks) to the Private Zone asset and give the Landmark a recognizable name (e.g., Study Room, Math Group). This makes it easy for people to teleport to the Private Zone!
- [Place a sign](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-the-asset-library#search-asset-library) or a [Custom Text Asset](https://support.schoolspace.io/custom-text-asset?hsLang=en) near a Private Zone so people can see where it is as they walk around.
- [Add a Broadcast Zone](https://support.schoolspace.io/broadcast-zones#add-broadcast-zone) to an asset within the Private Zone. Only people inside the Private Zone will see and hear the broadcaster. Create multiple spaces like this for simultaneous presentations in a single world!
- Moderators can [manually turn on Broadcast - Private Zone](https://support.schoolspace.io/broadcast-spotlight-record-screenshare#broadcast-myself) for themselves or others while inside a Private Zone. Everyone inside the Private Zone will see and hear the broadcaster.
- Create Private Zones for one person to give people a quiet place to solo work or take a break.
- Create Private Zones for two people for parent - teacher conferences, tutoring, staff office hours, or feedback sessions.
- Some SchoolSpace students appreciate having Private Zones in social worlds so they can hang out with friends without distractions.

 

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