> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.seegov.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.seegov.org/guidance/experiment-without-publishing.md).

# Create without publishing or posting

You can try the complete creation workflow, generate a real video, and review the result without making anything public or sending it to social media.

## Keep a Highlight Reel private

1. Select and refine your moments.
2. In **Compose**, choose **Highlight Reel**.
3. Continue to **Finalize**.
4. Under **Publishing Settings**, clear **Auto-publish when ready**.
5. Generate the video.
6. Review or download it in **Distribute**. Do not choose **Publish** unless you later decide it is ready for the public.

![Finalize with Auto-publish when ready cleared before generating a Highlight Reel](https://1710228464-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQCz5aNuL4AdSGk7ccQbq%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-105dedd47cc8df3f3731c4d45b490c84ac6cc5f2%2Fcreate-without-publishing.png?alt=media)

## Keep a Social Video from posting

1. Select and refine the moment.
2. In **Compose**, choose **Social Video**.
3. Continue to **Finalize**.
4. Under **Distribution Settings**, clear **Post to Reels when ready**.
5. Generate the video.
6. Review or download it in **Distribute**. Do not choose **Post** or **Post When Ready** unless you intend to send it to the connected accounts.

> Both automatic controls are selected by default in the current interface. Check them every time you want a private experiment.

## What remains private

Selecting moments, editing text, completing the creator-profile setup, generating, reviewing, and downloading do not by themselves publish the Highlight Reel or post the Social Video.

The draft and generated output are still stored in your SeeGov account. “Private” here means not publicly published through SeeGov and not automatically posted to connected social accounts.

This is a good way to learn the workflow, compare formats, or ask an editor or colleague to review a downloaded file before distribution.


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