Create your first gallery
In Portfolio, click New Portfolio, choose Public or Private, name the collection, then add photos—Public galleries support site pages and the CDN path; Private galleries are client-only with private storage and portal delivery.
Create a portfolio collection with New Portfolio. Step 1 asks Public or Private—that choice sets whether uploads into this collection use the public CDN path or private client storage. A clear title and cover help clients recognize the job instantly when you share access — generic names like "Gallery 3" create unnecessary back-and-forth email.
Prerequisites
Dashboard → Portfolio → New Portfolio
What you're looking at
Portfolio list: title, cover thumbnail, item count, lock icon when the collection is Private.
New Portfolio form: step 1 Public / Private, then name, description, cover, and public-page options (Public only).
Implementation steps
- Click Portfolio in the sidebar.
- Click New Portfolio.
- Choose Public (site and marketing) or Private (client-only storage)—see Private portfolios.
- Enter a collection title — for example, "Spring Weddings 2025" or "Martinez Family Session".
- For Public collections, choose a cover from Media and set Enable public page when you want a
/portfolio/{slug}URL. - Save the new portfolio and open it for editing.
- Add photos: Public collections can add from the library; Private collections expect upload into this gallery.
What you'll see
A new portfolio collection exists with title and the Public/Private choice you made. Private collections show a lock and stay off the page builder.
Choosing Public vs Private
Use Public for work you may embed on pages or publish as a portfolio URL. Use Private for proofs, NDA work, and delivery masters that must stay off the public CDN. Details: Private portfolios.
Verifying your setup
- New Portfolio created and saved.
- Public vs Private matches the job.
- Collection visible in the Portfolio list (lock when Private).
