# Controlling your network visibility

You have full control over who can see your network, which contacts are visible, and how your profile appears to other CTD users.

## Choosing your network mode

Every CTD account starts with a network visibility setting. You can change this at any time in **Settings → Privacy**.

- **Closed network (default for many users)** — your contacts are visible only to you. You can selectively open up to specific people or company domains.
- **Open network** — your contacts are visible to CTD users you know. You can block specific people or entire companies.

## Whitelisting and blocking

Both modes support granular overrides:

- **Whitelist a person** — allow a specific individual to see your network even if you're in closed mode
- **Whitelist a domain** — open your network to all users from a specific company (e.g., `@yourdomain.com` teammates)
- **Block a person** — prevent a specific individual from seeing your network even if you're in open mode
- **Block a company** — prevent all users from a company domain from accessing your network (useful for competitors)

## Private contacts

You can mark any individual contact as **private**, regardless of your overall network mode. A private contact is visible only to you — no one else on CTD will know you have a relationship with that person. This is useful for sensitive relationships, such as confidential recruiter contacts or personal connections you don't want shared.

## Can I make my whole account private?

Yes. Setting your network to **Closed** and not whitelisting anyone is effectively a fully private account. Other users can see your public profile (name, company) but cannot see any of your contacts or relationship data.

## What teammates can see

On Team and Business plans, your teammates can see your network connections to the extent that you've shared them — but only at the path level needed to facilitate introductions. They can see _that_ you know someone, not the full history of your relationship or your email exchanges with that person.

Have a question or running into an issue? Email us at [support@ctd.ai](mailto:support@ctd.ai) — we're happy to help.