> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sourcebot-jminnetian-askskills.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chat Sharing

Chat sharing allows you to share Ask Sourcebot conversations with others. Whether you want to share insights with your team or make a conversation publicly accessible, Sourcebot provides flexible sharing options.

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## Visibility Options

Every chat has a visibility setting that controls who can access it:

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### Private (Default)

* Only the chat owner can view the conversation
* Other users cannot access the chat, even with the link
* You can explicitly invite specific org members to view the chat (requires [Enterprise license](/docs/activating-a-subscription))

### Public

* Anyone with the link can view the conversation
* If [anonymous access](/docs/configuration/auth/access-settings) is enabled, no authentication is required to view
* Useful for sharing insights with your team or creating reference documentation
* Public chats can be duplicated by others

## Sharing with Specific Users

<Note>Sharing with specific users requires an [Enterprise License](/docs/activating-a-subscription).</Note>

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Chat owners can invite specific organization members to view their private chats:

1. Open the chat you want to share
2. Click the **Share** button in the top-right corner
3. Search for users by name or email
4. Select the users you want to invite
5. Click **Invite** to grant them access

Invited users will be able to:

* View the full conversation
* See all messages and code citations
* Navigate through referenced code snippets

Invited users **cannot**:

* Edit or delete the chat
* Send new messages
* Invite other users

### Removing Access

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To remove a user's access to your chat:

1. Open the Share dialog
2. Find the user in the "People with access" list
3. Click the **X** button next to their name
