Access to widgets

Control access to widgets used in dashboards and reports.

Widget sharing is different to dashboards and reports. When creating custom widgets you can set their access level to Public or Restricted. Consider the following information:

• Widgets are not objects: Unlike dashboards, individual widgets are not treated as independent objects. They do not have their own "Share" dialog and cannot be shared independently. Within the Widget Library, a widget is set to either Restricted (visible only to the creator) or Public (visible to all with Widget Library access).
• Inherited access: Any user who has been granted access to a custom dashboard (as a Viewer or Editor) can see all the widgets contained within that dashboard, including those marked as Restricted. This means you may see a widget on a shared dashboard that you cannot see in the Widget Library.
• Duplicating dashboards and templates: If you duplicate a dashboard or template containing Restricted widgets, you can view the widgets but cannot edit them. To make changes to a Restricted widget, simply duplicate it to create an editable copy. For more information see Duplicate dashboards and reports.