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Widget share links let you send a hosted version of a widget to teammates, customers, or reviewers before you publish the widget on a live website. Access: Open a widget in the Widget Configuration editor, then open the Share tab.

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Save First

The Share tab is available only after you create and save the widget. If you just started a new widget, complete the first save first, then return to Share.
1

Open the Share tab

In the widget editor, open Share.
2

Create a link

Click Create Link.
3

Set optional controls

Add an optional name, set an expiry date, and add a maximum number of demos if you want limited access.
4

Copy and send

Copy the generated link and send it to the reviewer.

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What Reviewers See

The link opens a hosted page that loads the widget outside your website. Reviewers can experience the widget according to its current configuration, including:
  • voice, chat, or both
  • widget text and labels
  • layout and branding choices
  • privacy and trust settings that are visible in the widget
This is useful when you want feedback on the full visitor experience before you publish embed code. The Share tab includes a link table for existing share links. The table shows:
  • Name
  • Created
  • Expires
  • Demos
  • Actions
From the actions menu you can:
  • edit the name
  • change the expiry date
  • change the maximum number of demos
  • open the link
  • delete the link
Use the two tabs for different jobs:
  • Share is for hosted preview links
  • Export is for production embed code
If someone only needs to review the widget, use Share. If the widget is ready to go live on your website, use Export.

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Best Practices

Temporary links are easier to control than permanent open-ended previews.

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Troubleshooting

Save the widget first. Share links are available only after the widget has a saved record.
Use the Export tab instead of Share to get the embed code for your website.

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Next Steps

Widget Configuration

Review the rest of the widget editor, including Setup, Privacy, and Export

Web Widget Deployment

Move from hosted preview to production website launch

Trust Center

Review the public trust experience shown alongside your widget