> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://xoops.gitbook.io/xoonips-tutorial/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://xoops.gitbook.io/xoonips-tutorial/5operations/2readme/25item_publication.md).

# 2.5. Item publication

To register an item in the public area, it may require to be reviewed by the moderator for approval according to the site policy.

![Publishing item flowchart](/files/-LTR31BocKAYQ8CEUW0y)

**Figure 5.44. Publishing item flowchart**

## 2.5.1. Publish items <a href="#id-2-5-1-publish-items" id="id-2-5-1-publish-items"></a>

Go to the "Detail" screen of the item to be published in the Public area, by using "Index Tree" or "XooNIps Search".

Choose an index keyword of the Public area from the "Add to public index" dropdown list at the bottom and click on the \[Submit].

![Publishing item registration screen](/files/-LTR31BqBnzxM8XBcjoA)

**Figure 5.45. Publishing item registration screen**

Item publishing may be controlled by the site policy. Therefore, it may require a review to be approved by the moderator.

![Publishing item confirmation screen](/files/-LTR31BsZioKUMdpOWpf)

**Figure 5.46. Publishing item confirmation screen**