> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.snaglinks.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Share Collections

> Share your collections with anyone — they'll see a preview and be invited to join Snag

## Overview

Share any collection as a link. Anyone with the link sees a **preview of the first 3 snags** in their browser, with the rest locked behind a download prompt. This gives recipients a taste of what's inside and invites them to get Snag to import the full collection.

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## Sharing a Collection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your collection">
    Go to [cloud.snaglinks.com](https://cloud.snaglinks.com) and click the collection you want to share
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click the Share icon">
    Click the **🔗** icon in the collection header
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy your link">
    Click **Copy Link** — the link is ready to share instantly
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send it">
    Send via email, text, or any messaging app
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## What the Recipient Sees

When someone opens your share link in a browser:

* **First 3 snags** are shown in full — title, description, thumbnail
* **Remaining snags** are blurred with a lock overlay showing how many more are inside
* Three options are presented:
  * **Start Free on the Web** — sign up at cloud.snaglinks.com (recommended)
  * **Open in Snag App** — opens directly if they already have Snag installed
  * **Download on the App Store / Google Play** — for new users

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## Importing a Shared Collection

When someone receives your link and wants to import it:

1. Open the link in a browser
2. Click **Start Free on the Web** to create a free account, or **Open in Snag App** if already installed
3. The collection preview shows the name, icon, and item count
4. Click **Add to My Snag** — all snags are copied to their library instantly

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## Share Link Details

| Detail                | Info                                          |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Who can view          | Anyone with the link                          |
| Account required      | No — preview visible without sign-in          |
| Full access           | Requires Snag account (free)                  |
| Expiry                | Links do not expire                           |
| Recipient permissions | Read-only — they get their own copy on import |

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## Stopping a Share

1. Open the collection
2. Click the **⋯** menu → **Stop Sharing**

The link immediately stops working.

<Warning>
  Anyone with the link can preview the first 3 snags without an account. Avoid sharing collections with private or sensitive content.
</Warning>