New Database Permission Level

Notion now offers a new "can create pages" database permission that provides more granular control over who can do what in your databases. This permission allows specific users to create new pages without being able to view or edit existing pages they shouldn't have access to.

Use Cases

This feature is particularly valuable for teams working with:

• External contributors: Grant partners or freelancers the ability to add their own content without exposing internal information
• Sensitive information: Control access in databases containing confidential data while still allowing designated users to contribute
• Departmental workflows: Enable team members to create records (like meeting notes) while limiting visibility to their own entries

How It Works

A practical example: in a meetings database, you could set permissions so a teammate can access only their own meeting notes and create new meetings, without viewing anyone else's records. This strikes a balance between collaboration and privacy.

Getting Started

The new permission option is available now in Notion's database permission settings. Consider implementing it in workflows involving external stakeholders or sensitive data management.