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How to locate non-public and/ or moderate or restricted content on your Flickr account

Updated August 11, 2026 19:14

You can filter your content to find photos and videos that are non-public or marked with moderate/restricted safety levels.

Web browser

Flickr app

Hover over You | Select Organize.
At the bottom of the screen, next to Search Select More Options.
In the drop-down menu, select the viewing option.

Tap Public.
Swipe down reveal menu.
Tap Public View.
Select Friends View or Family View.

Note: The mobile app only supports filtering for Friends & Family. To filter Private, Moderate, or Restricted content, use a web browser.

Once you have located the items

To update Privacy Settings, see Change your privacy settings.
To update Safety Levels, Set the Safety Levels of your Flickr content or account.

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