Learn about how to safely create and use apps with Canvas in Gemini Apps.
Canvas app creators
When you create an app with Canvas that requires persistent data storage, Gemini Apps creates a firestore database instance for you. If you prefer, you can always substitute your own storage solution.
- If the app will share data between users, the data is in a public database and can be seen or edited by anyone with a public link to the app.
- If the app won’t share data between users, the data is in a private database and can only be seen or edited by the person using the app.
Learn how to review app info when sharing a Canvas app.
Be mindful when you create & share apps
Canvas apps are shared through public links. Anyone with the public link to a multi-user app can view and edit all data associated with the app. When you create or share a Canvas app, keep in mind that the associated data would be visible to anyone with a shared public link if the app shares data between users.
Canvas app users
When you access a Canvas app from another user, use caution when you engage with the app. Similar to email phishing precautions, be careful about the info you share and how you interact with the shared app.
Consider the source
When you receive a link to a Canvas app, consider who created the app. Even if you know the person who shared the app with you, the app may have been created by someone else. Avoid interaction with Canvas apps from untrustworthy sources.
Pay attention when you engage with the app
When you engage with a Canvas app, follow precautions:
- Do not provide sensitive or private info in the app. Any info that you share with the app is visible to the app creator and may be visible to anyone else with the public link. Be extremely wary of any app that asks you for sensitive info like passwords or payment details.
- Pay attention to what you grant permission to and what info you share with app. Use caution if the app requests access to your device’s camera and microphone.
- Do not download apps created or shared by untrustworthy sources.
Send feedback about suspicious apps
If you get a public link to a Canvas app that you feel is unsafe, you can report unsafe apps through the link at the bottom of the page.