# Assets Protected Snapshots ( Called "IP Protected" Earlier )

> Learn how Assets Protected Snapshots support internal reuse across your GHL Customer Care agency while protected assets remain restricted from external sharing.

- Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/assets-protected-snapshots-called-ip-protected-earlier
- Section: Account Snapshots / Snapshots
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- Modified on Sat, 12 Sep at 2:46 PM

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Snapshots • Assets Protection • Internal Reuse

Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier)

Protect snapshot assets from external redistribution while allowing those assets to be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.

What You'll Learn

Assets Protected Snapshots allow protected assets to be reused within the same GHL Customer Care agency while continuing to restrict external redistribution. This guide explains how protected assets behave when they are loaded into sub-accounts, used to create or refresh snapshots, included in mixed snapshots, and reviewed before external sharing.

Important

The protection boundary is the agency. **Inside the agency, protected assets can be reused.** When protected assets would leave the agency through external sharing or resale, they remain restricted.

Table of Contents

[1\. What Are Assets Protected Snapshots?](#what-are-assets-protected-snapshots) [2\. Key Benefits of Assets Protected Snapshots](#key-benefits) [3\. How Assets Protection Works](#how-assets-protection-works) [4\. Reuse Protected Assets Within Your Agency](#reuse-within-agency) [5\. Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots](#mixed-snapshots) [6\. Review Protected Assets Before Sharing](#review-before-sharing) [7\. How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots](#setup-assets-protection) [8\. Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) [9\. Related Articles](#related-articles)

# **What Are Assets Protected Snapshots?**

Assets Protected Snapshots help snapshot creators protect assets from unauthorized external redistribution while still allowing the receiving agency to use those assets in its normal internal snapshot workflows. Understanding where protection applies is important because protected assets are no longer blocked from reuse simply because they originated from another protected snapshot.

When Assets Protection is applied to a snapshot, the protected status stays attached to the applicable assets. A receiving agency can load and reuse those assets across its own sub-accounts and can include them when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.

The restriction is enforced when protected assets would leave that agency. Protected assets cannot be redistributed or resold to another agency, while eligible non-protected assets can still be shared.

If you are importing an asset-protected snapshot, see [How to Import Snapshots in GHL Customer Care](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/how-to-import-snapshots-in-ghl-customer-care) for the complete import workflow.

## **Key Benefits of Assets Protected Snapshots**

Assets Protection gives agencies more flexibility to build with legitimately received assets without removing the safeguards established by the original snapshot creator. Internal snapshot workflows can continue normally while external redistribution controls remain in place.

-   **Internal Reuse:** Reuse protected assets across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.
-   **Flexible Snapshot Building:** Include protected assets when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.
-   **Creator Protection:** Keep protected assets restricted from being shared or resold to another agency.
-   **Mixed Snapshot Sharing:** Share eligible non-protected assets even when the same snapshot also contains protected assets.
-   **Pre-Share Visibility:** Review which assets can be shared and which will be excluded before completing an external share.
-   **Persistent Protection:** Keep the protected status attached to assets as they move through internal snapshot workflows.

## **How Assets Protection Works**

Assets Protection separates internal reuse from external redistribution. The key boundary is the agency: protected assets can move through snapshot workflows inside the agency, but their protected status prevents them from being redistributed outside that agency.

| Scenario | Protected Asset Behavior |
| --- | --- |
| Load into another sub-account in the same agency | **Allowed** |
| Reuse in another internal snapshot | **Allowed** |
| Create or refresh a snapshot using protected assets | **Allowed within the agency** |
| Share a snapshot to another agency | **Protected assets are excluded** |
| Resell a snapshot outside the agency | **Protected assets remain restricted** |
| Share a mixed snapshot | **Non-protected assets can be shared; protected assets are excluded** |

**Important:** Reusing a protected asset within your agency does not remove or change its protected status. The protection continues to follow the asset.

## **Reuse Protected Assets Within Your Agency**

Protected assets can participate in normal snapshot workflows throughout the same agency. This removes the previous internal-use restriction while preserving the protection that applies when the asset would be redistributed externally.

You can use protected assets to:

-   Load a protected snapshot into your agency's sub-accounts.
-   Reuse protected assets across multiple sub-accounts in the same agency.
-   Create another snapshot from a sub-account containing protected assets.
-   Include protected assets when refreshing an existing snapshot.
-   Build internal snapshots that contain both protected and non-protected assets.

The protected status remains attached as the assets move through these internal workflows. Creating another snapshot from a sub-account does not make a protected asset externally redistributable.

![Snapshot list showing an indicator for a snapshot that contains protected assets](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155079639457/original/SayeIS7KD2v9iLiKcpL_pBNxONlmmWLmhA.png)

**Reuse Protected Assets Within Your Agency (image 1 of 6)**

This screenshot appears in the "Reuse Protected Assets Within Your Agency" section of "Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier)". For context, this section explains: Snapshots • Assets Protection • Internal Reuse Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier) Protect snapshot assets from external redistribution while allowing those assets to be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency. What You'll Learn Assets Protected….
- Controls: How Assets Protection Works, Allowed, Allowed within the agency, Protected assets are excluded, Protected assets remain restricted, Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots, Review Protected Assets Before Sharing, How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots, Agency View, Account Snapshots > My Snapshots, Share Snapshot, Assets Protected

Full procedure:

1. Internal Reuse: Reuse protected assets across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.
2. Flexible Snapshot Building: Include protected assets when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.
3. Creator Protection: Keep protected assets restricted from being shared or resold to another agency.
4. Mixed Snapshot Sharing: Share eligible non-protected assets even when the same snapshot also contains protected assets.
5. Pre-Share Visibility: Review which assets can be shared and which will be excluded before completing an external share.
6. Persistent Protection: Keep the protected status attached to assets as they move through internal snapshot workflows.

## **Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots**

A mixed snapshot contains both protected and non-protected assets. GHL Customer Care evaluates each asset according to its protection status, which means protected content does not prevent eligible content from being shared.

-   **Inside the agency:** Protected and non-protected assets can remain available for internal snapshot workflows.
-   **Outside the agency:** Protected assets are excluded from the external share while eligible non-protected assets continue normally.

**Result:** A snapshot does not become completely unshareable simply because it contains one or more protected assets.

## **Review Protected Assets Before Sharing**

Reviewing a snapshot before it leaves your agency helps you understand which assets will be included in the external share. GHL Customer Care identifies protected content before you continue so you can see what will be excluded.

If protected assets are present, the sharing experience provides a breakdown of the protected assets that cannot be shared and the eligible assets that can continue. You can expand asset groups to review individual items before proceeding.

![Pre-share review showing protected assets that will be excluded from an external snapshot share](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155079639423/original/E7foOi4Auy87TrfEgsQWdNFHXG4a6NkMrA.png)

**Review Protected Assets Before Sharing (image 2 of 6)**

This screenshot appears in the "Review Protected Assets Before Sharing" section of "Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier)". For context, this section explains: Snapshots • Assets Protection • Internal Reuse Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier) Protect snapshot assets from external redistribution while allowing those assets to be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency. What You'll Learn Assets Protected….
- Controls: How Assets Protection Works, Allowed, Allowed within the agency, Protected assets are excluded, Protected assets remain restricted, Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots, Review Protected Assets Before Sharing, How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots, Agency View, Account Snapshots > My Snapshots, Share Snapshot, Assets Protected

Full procedure:

1. Internal Reuse: Reuse protected assets across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.
2. Flexible Snapshot Building: Include protected assets when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.
3. Creator Protection: Keep protected assets restricted from being shared or resold to another agency.
4. Mixed Snapshot Sharing: Share eligible non-protected assets even when the same snapshot also contains protected assets.
5. Pre-Share Visibility: Review which assets can be shared and which will be excluded before completing an external share.
6. Persistent Protection: Keep the protected status attached to assets as they move through internal snapshot workflows.

![Expanded pre-share asset list showing shareable and restricted asset statuses](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155079639427/original/ynk1V7vKC42k6ZVMz8XJE7wwx_KblmGv4Q.png)

**Review Protected Assets Before Sharing (image 3 of 6)**

This screenshot appears in the "Review Protected Assets Before Sharing" section of "Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier)". For context, this section explains: Snapshots • Assets Protection • Internal Reuse Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier) Protect snapshot assets from external redistribution while allowing those assets to be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency. What You'll Learn Assets Protected….
- Controls: How Assets Protection Works, Allowed, Allowed within the agency, Protected assets are excluded, Protected assets remain restricted, Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots, Review Protected Assets Before Sharing, How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots, Agency View, Account Snapshots > My Snapshots, Share Snapshot, Assets Protected

Full procedure:

1. Internal Reuse: Reuse protected assets across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.
2. Flexible Snapshot Building: Include protected assets when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.
3. Creator Protection: Keep protected assets restricted from being shared or resold to another agency.
4. Mixed Snapshot Sharing: Share eligible non-protected assets even when the same snapshot also contains protected assets.
5. Pre-Share Visibility: Review which assets can be shared and which will be excluded before completing an external share.
6. Persistent Protection: Keep the protected status attached to assets as they move through internal snapshot workflows.

## **How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots**

Properly enabling Assets Protection ensures that recipients can use protected content inside their agency without being able to redistribute that protected content externally. The same protection remains attached when the assets are later used in internal Create or Refresh workflows.

### **Enable Assets Protection When Sharing a Snapshot**

Assets Protection is applied when you generate a protected share from the snapshot sharing workflow. Enabling it before distributing the snapshot establishes the protection that follows the assets after they are imported by the receiving agency.

1.  From **Agency View**, go to **Account Snapshots > My Snapshots**.
2.  Locate the snapshot you want to share.
3.  Open the snapshot's action menu and select **Share Snapshot**.
4.  Select the appropriate sharing option for the recipient.
5.  Turn on **Assets Protected**.
6.  Generate the share link.
7.  Send the link to the intended recipient.

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![Enable Assets Protection When Sharing a Snapshot (image 4 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155080790014/original/J98dDhBlRFMrf3IRwqjvrl0I4uXCbmdd9Q.png)

**Enable Assets Protection When Sharing a Snapshot (image 4 of 6)**

This screenshot appears in the "Enable Assets Protection When Sharing a Snapshot" section of "Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier)". For context, this section explains: Snapshots • Assets Protection • Internal Reuse Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier) Protect snapshot assets from external redistribution while allowing those assets to be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency. What You'll Learn Assets Protected….
- Controls: How Assets Protection Works, Allowed, Allowed within the agency, Protected assets are excluded, Protected assets remain restricted, Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots, Review Protected Assets Before Sharing, How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots, Agency View, Account Snapshots > My Snapshots, Share Snapshot, Assets Protected

Full procedure:

1. Internal Reuse: Reuse protected assets across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.
2. Flexible Snapshot Building: Include protected assets when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.
3. Creator Protection: Keep protected assets restricted from being shared or resold to another agency.
4. Mixed Snapshot Sharing: Share eligible non-protected assets even when the same snapshot also contains protected assets.
5. Pre-Share Visibility: Review which assets can be shared and which will be excluded before completing an external share.
6. Persistent Protection: Keep the protected status attached to assets as they move through internal snapshot workflows.

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For additional information about snapshot share links and sharing options, see [How to Share Snapshots](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/how-to-share-snapshots).

### **Create or Refresh a Snapshot Using Protected Assets**

Protected assets no longer need to be removed when you create or refresh a snapshot for use inside your agency. The asset selector identifies protected content while still allowing it to be selected for the internal snapshot.

1.  From **Agency View**, go to **Account Snapshots**.
2.  Create a new snapshot or choose an existing snapshot to refresh.
3.  Select the source sub-account or continue into the asset-selection step.
4.  Review the available assets. Protected assets are identified with a shield indicator.
5.  Select the protected and non-protected assets you want included for internal use.
6.  Complete the **Create** or **Refresh** action.

The protected assets remain protected after they are included in the newly created or refreshed snapshot.

![Create Snapshot asset selector showing protected assets available for internal reuse](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155079639340/original/jMp8PxMz9PzXRkG8mdI878WGVK59b5stOw.png)

**Create or Refresh a Snapshot Using Protected Assets (image 5 of 6)**

This screenshot appears in the "Create or Refresh a Snapshot Using Protected Assets" section of "Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier)". For context, this section explains: Snapshots • Assets Protection • Internal Reuse Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier) Protect snapshot assets from external redistribution while allowing those assets to be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency. What You'll Learn Assets Protected….
- Controls: How Assets Protection Works, Allowed, Allowed within the agency, Protected assets are excluded, Protected assets remain restricted, Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots, Review Protected Assets Before Sharing, How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots, Agency View, Account Snapshots > My Snapshots, Share Snapshot, Assets Protected

Full procedure:

1. Internal Reuse: Reuse protected assets across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.
2. Flexible Snapshot Building: Include protected assets when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.
3. Creator Protection: Keep protected assets restricted from being shared or resold to another agency.
4. Mixed Snapshot Sharing: Share eligible non-protected assets even when the same snapshot also contains protected assets.
5. Pre-Share Visibility: Review which assets can be shared and which will be excluded before completing an external share.
6. Persistent Protection: Keep the protected status attached to assets as they move through internal snapshot workflows.

![Refresh Snapshot asset selector showing protected assets available for internal reuse](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155079639377/original/Ya9bCehwbJKeozSoXune6xDecnPI_ZKwtw.png)

**Create or Refresh a Snapshot Using Protected Assets (image 6 of 6)**

This screenshot appears in the "Create or Refresh a Snapshot Using Protected Assets" section of "Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier)". For context, this section explains: Snapshots • Assets Protection • Internal Reuse Assets Protected Snapshots (Called "IP Protected" Earlier) Protect snapshot assets from external redistribution while allowing those assets to be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency. What You'll Learn Assets Protected….
- Controls: How Assets Protection Works, Allowed, Allowed within the agency, Protected assets are excluded, Protected assets remain restricted, Protected Assets in Mixed Snapshots, Review Protected Assets Before Sharing, How To Set Up Assets Protected Snapshots, Agency View, Account Snapshots > My Snapshots, Share Snapshot, Assets Protected

Full procedure:

1. Internal Reuse: Reuse protected assets across sub-accounts and snapshots within the same agency.
2. Flexible Snapshot Building: Include protected assets when creating or refreshing snapshots for internal use.
3. Creator Protection: Keep protected assets restricted from being shared or resold to another agency.
4. Mixed Snapshot Sharing: Share eligible non-protected assets even when the same snapshot also contains protected assets.
5. Pre-Share Visibility: Review which assets can be shared and which will be excluded before completing an external share.
6. Persistent Protection: Keep the protected status attached to assets as they move through internal snapshot workflows.

For complete snapshot creation and refresh instructions, see [Creating New Snapshots in GHL Customer Care](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/creating-new-snapshots-in-ghl-customer-care) and [Refresh or Update Snapshots](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/refresh-or-update-snapshots).

### **Share a Snapshot That Contains Protected Assets**

A snapshot does not become completely unshareable because protected content is present. When a mixed snapshot is shared outside your agency, GHL Customer Care separates the protected assets from the eligible assets before the share is completed.

1.  Open the snapshot sharing workflow.
2.  Select the external sharing option you want to use.
3.  Review the protected and shareable assets shown before continuing.
4.  Confirm which assets will be excluded from the external share.
5.  Continue with the share.

Protected assets remain behind and are not redistributed to the other agency. Eligible non-protected assets are included in the external share.

**No manual cleanup required:** You do not need to remove every protected asset from a mixed snapshot before sharing it externally.

## **Frequently Asked Questions**

Q: Does a protected asset lose its protection after I copy it into another sub-account?

No. Protection continues to follow the asset as it moves between sub-accounts and snapshots within your agency.

Q: Can I create a new snapshot from a sub-account that contains assets from an imported protected snapshot?

Yes. Protected assets can be included when creating a new snapshot for use within your agency. Their protected status remains attached.

Q: Can I refresh an existing snapshot with protected assets?

Yes. Protected assets can be selected during a snapshot refresh for internal use, and refreshing the snapshot does not remove their protection.

Q: What happens if I share a snapshot that contains both protected and non-protected assets?

The snapshot can still be shared externally. Protected assets are excluded, while eligible non-protected assets are included in the share.

Q: Do I need to manually remove protected assets before externally sharing a mixed snapshot?

No. GHL Customer Care identifies protected assets during the sharing process and excludes them from the external share.

Q: Can an agency that receives protected assets use them in more than one of its own sub-accounts?

Yes. After the protected snapshot is legitimately imported, the protected assets can be reused across sub-accounts and snapshots within that receiving agency.

Q: Can the receiving agency resell or share the protected assets with another agency?

No. The restriction is enforced when the protected assets would leave the receiving agency. Protected assets cannot be redistributed or resold to another agency.

Q: How can I tell which assets will be excluded before sharing a snapshot?

When protected assets are detected during external sharing, the review experience identifies the restricted assets and the assets that can be included. Review this list before continuing with the share.

### **Related Articles**

 [Snapshots - Overview](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/snapshots-overview)   [Creating New Snapshots in GHL Customer Care](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/creating-new-snapshots-in-ghl-customer-care)   [How to Share Snapshots](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/how-to-share-snapshots)   [How to Import Snapshots in GHL Customer Care](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/how-to-import-snapshots-in-ghl-customer-care)   [Load Snapshots Into Existing Sub-Account](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/load-snapshots-into-existing-sub-account)   [Refresh or Update Snapshots](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/account-snapshots/snapshots/refresh-or-update-snapshots)

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