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Share URLs allow you to create public links to your analytics dashboard. This enables you to share website statistics with stakeholders, clients, or team members without giving them a full account.

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What are Share URLs?

A share URL is a publicly accessible link to a read-only version of your website analytics:

Public Access

Anyone with the link can view the analytics:
  • No login required
  • No account needed
  • Share with anyone
  • Works on any device

Read-Only

Viewers can see data but cannot:
  • Modify settings
  • Access other websites
  • Create reports
  • Change filters
  • View sensitive information

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Use Cases

Client Reporting

Share analytics with clients:
  • Transparent reporting
  • Real-time access
  • No separate reports needed
  • Professional presentation

Stakeholder Updates

Keep stakeholders informed:
  • Executive dashboards
  • Board presentations
  • Investor updates
  • Partner transparency

Public Transparency

Share metrics publicly:
  • Open analytics
  • Community engagement
  • Public projects
  • Transparency initiatives

Team Collaboration

Share with team members:
  • External contractors
  • Temporary access
  • Cross-team visibility
  • Quick sharing

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Creating a Share URL

Generate a public link for your website:
1

Navigate to Website Settings

Select your website and go to Settings.
2

Find Share URL Section

Scroll to the Share URL settings panel.
3

Enable Share URL

Toggle the Enable Share URL switch.
4

Copy the Link

A unique URL is generated. Click the copy button to copy the link.
The URL format is: https://your-domain.com/share/[unique-id]
5

Share the Link

Distribute the URL through your preferred channel:
  • Email
  • Slack/Teams
  • Documentation
  • Website embed

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Share URL Features

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What’s Included

Shared dashboards show:
  • Key Metrics: Visitors, views, bounce rate, visit duration
  • Traffic Chart: Visual representation over time
  • Top Pages: Most visited pages
  • Referrers: Traffic sources
  • Geographic Data: Visitor locations
  • Device Information: Browsers, OS, devices
  • Custom Events: Event tracking data (if applicable)

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What’s Excluded

Shared dashboards do not show:
  • Individual user data
  • Real-time activity log
  • Detailed session information
  • Admin controls
  • Settings or configuration
  • Other websites in your account
Share URLs provide transparency while maintaining privacy and security.

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Managing Share URLs

Create a new share URL to revoke the old one:
1

Open Settings

Go to your website settings.
2

Click Regenerate

Click the Regenerate button next to the share URL.
3

Confirm Action

Confirm that you want to generate a new URL.
The old URL will immediately stop working. Anyone using the old link will lose access.
4

Share New Link

Copy and distribute the new URL to intended recipients.

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Disabling Share URL

Revoke public access:
1

Open Settings

Navigate to website settings.
2

Disable Sharing

Toggle off the Enable Share URL switch.
3

Confirm

The share URL is immediately deactivated.
When disabled, anyone trying to access the share URL will see an error message.

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Viewing Shared Dashboards

What viewers see when they access a share URL:

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Dashboard Layout

  • Clean, read-only interface
  • Website name displayed
  • All analytics panels visible
  • Interactive charts and data
  • Date range selector (viewers can change)
  • Export capabilities (CSV download)

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Viewer Capabilities

Viewers can:
  • Change date ranges
  • Sort data tables
  • View different metrics
  • Export data to CSV
  • View charts and visualizations
Viewers cannot:
  • Modify website settings
  • Create or edit reports
  • Access real-time view
  • See other websites
  • Change filters permanently

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Embedding Shared Dashboards

Embed analytics in other websites or documentation:

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Using iFrame

<iframe 
  src="https://your-domain.com/share/[unique-id]" 
  width="100%" 
  height="800px"
  frameborder="0"
  style="border: 1px solid #ccc;"
>
</iframe>
Make the iframe responsive:
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 75%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;">
  <iframe 
    src="https://your-domain.com/share/[unique-id]"
    style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 1px solid #ccc;"
    frameborder="0"
  >
  </iframe>
</div>

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In Documentation

Add to README or docs: 
## Analytics

View our website analytics: [Analytics Dashboard](https://your-domain.com/share/[unique-id])

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In Internal Tools

Integrate with:
  • Notion pages
  • Confluence documentation
  • SharePoint sites
  • Custom dashboards
  • Wiki pages

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Security Considerations

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Access Control

Share URLs are publicly accessible. Anyone with the link can view the analytics. Do not share the link publicly if you want to keep your data private.
Best practices:
  • Only share with intended recipients
  • Regenerate URLs if compromised
  • Disable sharing when no longer needed
  • Use team accounts for internal access instead
  • Monitor for unauthorized sharing

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Data Privacy

Share URLs are privacy-compliant:
  • No personal user data exposed
  • Aggregated statistics only
  • No IP addresses or identifiers
  • GDPR compliant
  • No visitor tracking on shared page

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Rate Limiting

Shared dashboards may have rate limiting to prevent abuse. Normal viewing is not affected.

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Share URL vs Team Access

Choose the right sharing method:
FeatureShare URLTeam Access
Account RequiredNoYes
AuthenticationNoneLogin required
PermissionsRead-onlyRole-based
Multiple WebsitesOne onlyAll team sites
Report CreationNoYes (Members+)
Settings AccessNoYes (Managers)
Best ForExternal sharingInternal collaboration
Use Share URLs for external stakeholders. Use Team Access for internal team members who need full features.

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Common Scenarios

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Client Reporting

Scenario: Agency sharing client website analytics

Setup:
1. Enable share URL for client website
2. Send link to client contact
3. Include in monthly report email
4. Embed in client portal

Benefits:
- Real-time access for clients
- No manual report generation
- Transparent relationship
- Reduced support requests

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Public Project

Scenario: Open source project showing public interest

Setup:
1. Enable share URL
2. Add link to README
3. Announce on project website
4. Share on social media

Benefits:
- Demonstrate project popularity
- Community engagement
- Transparent metrics
- Build credibility

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Executive Dashboard

Scenario: Providing executive team with high-level metrics

Setup:
1. Create share URL
2. Add to executive dashboard tool
3. Include in weekly email
4. Embed in intranet

Benefits:
- Easy executive access
- No training required
- Always up-to-date
- Professional presentation

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Troubleshooting

Possible causes:
  • Share URL disabled in settings
  • URL regenerated (old link invalid)
  • Incorrect URL format
  • Website deleted
Solutions:
  • Check if sharing is enabled
  • Verify you’re using the latest URL
  • Copy the full URL including unique ID
  • Confirm website still exists
Possible causes:
  • Browser cache
  • Tracking code issue on main site
  • Date range selected showing old data
Solutions:
  • Refresh the page (hard refresh: Ctrl+F5)
  • Check main dashboard for updates
  • Verify date range includes recent dates
  • Clear browser cache
Possible causes:
  • Insufficient permissions
  • Network error
Solutions:
  • Ensure you’re the website owner or manager
  • Check browser console for errors
  • Try again after refreshing
  • Contact support if persists

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Best Practices

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When to Use Share URLs

  • External stakeholders without accounts
  • Temporary access needs
  • Public transparency
  • Client reporting
  • Quick sharing without setup

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When to Use Team Access Instead

  • Internal team members
  • Users needing full features
  • Multiple website access
  • Report creation needs
  • Settings management required

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Managing Multiple Share URLs

  • Keep a record of where URLs are shared
  • Regenerate URLs periodically for security
  • Disable unused share URLs
  • Use descriptive documentation
  • Monitor for unauthorized use

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Communication

  • Explain what the link provides
  • Set expectations about update frequency
  • Provide context for the metrics
  • Include contact for questions
  • Note any limitations or caveats

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Next Steps

Teams

Set up team access for internal collaboration

Dashboards

Learn what’s included in shared dashboards

Website Settings

Configure other website settings

Reports

Create detailed reports for deeper analysis

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