Some cards should not be open to everyone: a private banker's direct line, a luxury broker's off-market list, a VIP guest pack for an invitation-only dinner. A private digital business card lets you share those details only with people who hold a code. This guide covers when to use one and how to set it up in MyInfo.
What a private card does
A Premium card can be set to Private and protected with a six-digit access code. Visitors who open it see a prompt for the code and only see your card after entering it. A private card is not listed in search engines or the card directory. Private cards are a Premium feature; see privacy and private cards.
Good uses in the UAE
- A VIP client pack for a real estate or wealth advisory firm
- A speaker or organiser card for an invitation-only event
- A concierge or hospitality contact sheet for a select guest list
- A temporary card for a project team during a negotiation
Do not use a private card for general networking. A public card is the point of a business card.
Set it up
- Open your card in the editor and select the Settings tab.
- Select the pen beside Privacy.
- Set Visibility to Private.
- Enter a six-digit access code and save.
Steps are in make a card private.
Share the code carefully
Send the link and the code through separate messages, or give the code in person. Change the code whenever the guest list changes; you can do that yourself from the privacy settings. See make a digital business card private.
Pair it with a public card
Many people run two cards: a public one for general networking and a private one for key clients. See duplicate a card for a second business. Duplicating copies content, but not the plan, private state or access code, so set those on the new card yourself.
Remember what stays public
A private card still depends on who you give the code to. Anyone with the code can share it. Only add details you are comfortable with that audience holding. See digital business card privacy: what is public.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make my free card private?
No. Private cards are a Premium feature. A free card is public. Premium is unlocked with a licence PIN from a partner.
What if I forget my access code?
You can view and change the code yourself from the card's privacy settings in your dashboard.
Create your free card and upgrade when you need a private one.
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