How to hide a workflow from the user

Hi, I created an Alteryx workflow that I want to hide from the end user. I understand that this can be done by encrypting the workflow or making it into an Analytics App. For the App, I have discovered that if you just change the save as extension of the app to .yxmd, the user is able to see the original workflow. I want the user to put in a file and have the workflow spit out the output file without the user ever seeing or having access to the workflow. Is there a way to encrypt the app or the workflow itself so that the user will never see the workflow?

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TravisR

Hi @jillian

Go ahead and make your workflow into an app. Once it's in the .yxwz format - you can encrypt it by going to Options > Advanced Options > Encrypt Workflow.

Your users will still be able to run the app - but they won't be able to open the underlying workflow.

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unknown

Put the workflows to be hidden into a folder and hide the folder:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-hide-files-and-folders-windows-10

Alternatively if you have Alteryx Gallery/Server, you can make a collection and put it there.

TravisR

Hi @jillian

Go ahead and make your workflow into an app. Once it's in the .yxwz format - you can encrypt it by going to Options > Advanced Options > Encrypt Workflow.

Your users will still be able to run the app - but they won't be able to open the underlying workflow.

jillian

Thank you @TravisR!

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