In short, I have a page set up for a work-in-progress game of mine, and I want to allow limited access to that page.

To that end, I have the page set to be "restricted", and per the instructions I've generated a download-key link.

However, it appears that this link only grants access to the actual files available for download (i.e. to the download page)--attempting to view the actual project page (e.g. by clicking on the "Game page" button on the download page) is met with with an error.

Is there a way to grant restricted access to the project page itself (including its downloads)?

(I do gather that it might be possible via setting a password, but I really don't want to put additional hurdles in the way of those to whom I give the link gaining access to the page.)

You could make the project public, but hide it on your personal page (xxxusername.itch.io) and unlist it from search and browse.

The only way to access it would be to get a direct link or from your community profile (itch.io/profile/xxxusername).

Hiya,

If you have your project in draft mode, when you view the page you'll find a 'secret' url link at the top next to the draft icon. This link can be shared with other people without making the project public, and lets them see the project page, too.

Hmm... Both good ideas, actually--thank you both! I'll experiment a bit and see which option works best for me, I daresay! ^_^