How to Hide the Make Public Option in Bold Reports Server

In Bold Reports Server, the Make Public option in the report context menu allows administrators and users to control public report sharing, helping ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies. This article explains how to hide or display the Make Public option in the report context menu of Bold Reports Server.

The Make Public Option Enabled by Default

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access the Manage Sites Page

Log in to your Bold Reports Server as an administrator and click the Profile icon.
Select Manage Sites from the dropdown menu to open the administration portal.

Step 2: Open the Configuration Settings

In the Manage Sites dashboard, click the Settings icon from the left sidebar.
Select the Configuration tab from the top menu.
From the file dropdown list, select reporting/config.xml file.

Step 3: Modify the Configuration XML

Locate the <EnablePublic> tag in the XML editor.
Update the value based on your requirement:
- To hide the option: Set the value to false.
```
<EnablePublic>false</EnablePublic>
```
- To show the option: Set the value to true.
```
<EnablePublic>true</EnablePublic>
```
Click Save to apply the changes to the Bold Reports Server.

Configuration Breakdown:

XML Tag	Description
`<EnablePublic>`	Controls the visibility of the Make Public option in the `config.xml` file.
`true`	Enables the `Make Public` option for users.
`false`	Hides the `Make Public` option and prevents reports from being shared publicly.

Step 4: Verify the Changes

Navigate back to the Reports listing page.
Click the Context Menu (three dots) next to any report.
If set to false, the Make Public option will no longer appear in the list.