We already have processes in place to detect fraudulent usage of Zoho Creator. We never permit storing of sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, social security numbers, etc., on our apps. But as we are sensing deceitful usage of applications, mostly in Free subscription and Trial period, we have decided to disable the option of making an application as Public. Henceforth, all the applications that are created will be Private and only a shared user will have access to the applications. 

This restriction holds good only to users in Free plan and those who are in the evaluation period. Forms/Views which have already been made Public will continue to work fine. But hereafter, you'll not be allowed to make them Public, without verification. This restriction applies to Public and Private Perma-links as well.

This decision might seem hard on those who use Zoho Creator for legitimate and noble causes. But we have a solution for them. If you are a free user or in trial and have a legitimate need for the Public App, write to us at grantaccess@zohocreator.com and we will enable it for you.

We seek your fullest co-operation in this regard. 

Team Zoho Creator