> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.carelane.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Public Features

> Public-facing features for study visibility and participant engagement

Public features enable external visibility and engagement for your study, including public information pages, participant portals, and external access options.

## Public Features Overview

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Public Hub" icon="globe" href="/public-features/public-hub">
    Public-facing study information website.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Participant Portal" icon="user" href="/public-features/participant-portal">
    Self-service portal for participants.
  </Card>

  <Card title="External Access" icon="link" href="/public-features/external-access">
    PIN-based access for external users.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What Are Public Features?

Public features provide external-facing capabilities:

| Feature                | Purpose           | Audience               |
| ---------------------- | ----------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Public Hub**         | Study information | General public         |
| **Participant Portal** | Self-registration | Potential participants |
| **External Access**    | Limited access    | External collaborators |

## Enabling Public Features

Configure in Study Settings:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Settings">
    Go to Study Settings > Public Features.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Features">
    Toggle desired features on.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Content">
    Set up the content and options.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish">
    Make features live.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Feature Comparison

| Feature                | Registration   | Data Entry | View Data |
| ---------------------- | -------------- | ---------- | --------- |
| **Public Hub**         | View info only | No         | No        |
| **Participant Portal** | Self-register  | Limited    | Own data  |
| **External Access**    | PIN-based      | Limited    | Limited   |

## Security Considerations

Public features are designed with security in mind:

| Concern            | Control                   |
| ------------------ | ------------------------- |
| **Access Control** | Authentication, PIN codes |
| **Data Exposure**  | Only designated content   |
| **Privacy**        | Compliant data handling   |

<Warning>
  Review all public content carefully. Only share information appropriate for public viewing.
</Warning>

## Use Cases

### Patient Recruitment

* Publish study information
* Enable self-registration
* Collect interest inquiries

### External Collaboration

* Share limited access with partners
* Enable document review
* Support regulatory interactions

### Participant Engagement

* Provide study updates
* Enable self-reported outcomes
* Support communication

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Review Public Content">
    Carefully review all content before making it public.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Consistent Messaging">
    Align public content with approved materials.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Monitor Usage">
    Track how public features are being used.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Update Regularly">
    Keep public information current.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>