Change or schedule a topic status

You’re able to change the status of your topics at any time. You can also schedule a topic status change for specific dates. You're only able to change the topic status on Flipgrid for web.

There are 3 different topic statuses:

• Active: The topic is open for members to post new videos and comments, depending on the other topic settings.
• View only: The topic can be shared and found, but no new videos or comments can be posted, and members can’t change video details. A “This topic is view only” message shows up on the topic page.
• Hidden: The topic is hidden from everyone except group leads. New members aren’t able to join with the Join code or link.

A topic status change can allow you to share your topics with other non-members and help you stay organized in your group.

Important: You're able to change your group status between "Active" and "Hidden". Learn how to edit your group settings.

How to change a topic status

After you select a new topic status, it should change immediately.

1. Go to admin.flipgrid.com.
2. In the top left, select Topics .
3. At the right of the topic, where the current topic status is, click the down arrow .
   • Depending on the topic’s current status, next to the arrow it either says “Active,” “View only,” or “Hidden."
4. Select the new status for the topic: Active, View only, or Hidden.

 Note: You’re also able to change your topic status in the topic’s settings.

How to schedule a launch or freeze date

You’re able to schedule when you want your topic status to change. This allows you to create a topic before it's active and gives you the opportunity to set the duration of when a topic is active. The default launch date is set to the date you created the topic. The default freeze date isn't set.

• Launch date: If you change this to a future date, the current topic status is changed to “Hidden.” The topic status changes to “Active” at 12:01 AM in your time zone for the date you choose. Members aren't able to join the topic until the topic is active. If they try to join, they get a “Coming soon” screen that tells them when the topic will become available.
• Freeze date: The default date isn't set, which means that the topic status remains “Active” unless you change it. If you set a freeze date, the topic status changes to “View only” at 11:59 PM on the date you choose.

To schedule a launch or freeze date:

1. Go to admin.flipgrid.com.
2. In the top left, select Topics .
3. Next to the topic you want to schedule, click Edit topic .
   • To create a new topic, at the top right of the topics home, click Add topic .
4. Next to “Edit topic” or “Create a topic,” select Settings .
5. Set your launch or freeze date.
   • Under "Launch date": Enter the date you want to launch your topic. 
   • Under "Freeze date": Enter the date you want your topic to become "View-only."
6. At the bottom right, click Save changes.

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