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Sharing Conversations Guide

Learn how to share your Dobby AI conversations with others using our sharing features.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to:

• Share conversations with others
• Create public links for your chats
• Manage shared conversations
• Control privacy and access
• Use sharing effectively

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🔗 What is Chat Sharing?

Chat sharing allows you to:

• Create public links for your conversations
• Share specific contexts with others
• Collaborate on projects with team members
• Create learning resources for others
• Document discussions for future reference

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Types of Sharing

Public Sharing:

• Anyone with the link can view the conversation
• No authentication required
• Perfect for public discussions and learning resources

Private Sharing:

• Only people with the link can access
• No public discovery
• Good for team collaboration

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🚀 Creating Your First Share

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Step 1: Prepare Your Conversation

Before sharing, make sure your conversation is ready:

1. Complete your conversation - Have a meaningful exchange
2. Review the content - Make sure it’s appropriate for sharing
3. Check the context - Ensure it’s in the right context
4. Verify the AI model - Make sure the right model was used

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Step 2: Access the Share Feature

1. Look for the Share button - It appears when you have messages
2. Click “Share Chat” - Opens the sharing modal
3. Fill in the details - Add title and description
4. Click “Share” - Generate the public link

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Step 3: Configure Sharing Options

Required Information:

• Title: A descriptive name for your shared conversation
• Description: Optional details about the conversation

Optional Settings:

• Public/Private: Control who can access the link
• Expiration: Set when the link expires (if supported)

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📝 Writing Effective Share Titles

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Good Share Titles

Descriptive and Clear:

• “Python Tutorial - Functions and Classes”
• “API Integration Best Practices”
• “Creative Writing - Short Story Ideas”
• “Machine Learning - Neural Networks Explained”

Include Context:

• “Dobby AI Discussion - Web Development”
• “GPT-4 Analysis - Climate Change Solutions”
• “Coding Help - React Component Structure”

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Avoid Vague Titles

Too Generic:

• “Chat with AI”
• “Conversation”
• “Help”
• “Question”

Better Alternatives:

• “AI Chat - Python Programming Help”
• “Conversation about Machine Learning”
• “Help with React Development”
• “Question about API Design”

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📋 Writing Share Descriptions

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Effective Descriptions

Include Key Information:

• What the conversation covers
• Who might find it useful
• Key topics or concepts discussed
• Any special context or background

Example Descriptions:

• “A detailed discussion about Python object-oriented programming, covering classes, inheritance, and polymorphism with practical examples.”
• “Conversation about REST API design principles, including best practices for endpoints, authentication, and error handling.”
• “Creative writing session exploring different story structures and character development techniques.”

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Description Best Practices

Be Specific:

• Mention the main topics covered
• Include the AI model used
• Note any special techniques or approaches

Be Helpful:

• Explain who would benefit from reading
• Highlight key insights or takeaways
• Mention any prerequisites

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🔒 Privacy and Access Control

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Understanding Privacy Levels

Public Sharing:

• Anyone with the link can view
• No authentication required
• Appears in public search (if enabled)
• Good for educational content

Private Sharing:

• Only people with the link can access
• No public discovery
• Requires the exact link
• Good for team collaboration

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Privacy Considerations

Before Sharing:

• Review the content for sensitive information
• Remove any personal details
• Ensure appropriate for public viewing
• Consider the audience

Content to Avoid Sharing:

• Personal information (names, addresses, etc.)
• Sensitive business information
• Private conversations
• Inappropriate content

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📤 Sharing Your Link

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Copy and Share

Copy the Link:

1. Click “Copy Link” in the sharing modal
2. The link is copied to your clipboard
3. Paste it wherever you want to share

Share via Email:

• Include the link in your email
• Add context about the conversation
• Explain why it’s relevant

Share on Social Media:

• Post the link with a description
• Use relevant hashtags
• Tag people who might be interested

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Sharing Platforms

Professional Networks:

• LinkedIn for business discussions
• GitHub for technical conversations
• Slack for team collaboration

Social Media:

• Twitter for quick shares
• Facebook for broader reach
• Reddit for community discussions

Educational Platforms:

• Course forums
• Learning communities
• Study groups

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🔍 Managing Shared Conversations

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Viewing Your Shares

Access Shared Conversations:

1. Go to your profile page
2. Look for the “Shared” section
3. View all your shared conversations
4. See sharing statistics

Share Management:

• View share titles and descriptions
• See creation dates
• Check access counts
• Manage sharing settings

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Updating Shared Content

Content Updates:

• Shared conversations are snapshots
• Changes to the original don’t affect the share
• Create new shares for updated content
• Delete old shares when no longer relevant

Share Maintenance:

• Regularly review your shared content
• Update descriptions if needed
• Remove outdated shares
• Archive completed projects

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🎯 Use Cases for Sharing

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Educational Content

Tutorials and Guides:

• Step-by-step learning conversations
• Problem-solving examples
• Concept explanations
• Best practices discussions

Learning Resources:

• Study materials
• Reference conversations
• Practice exercises
• Q&A sessions

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Professional Collaboration

Team Discussions:

• Project planning conversations
• Technical decision discussions
• Code review sessions
• Architecture planning

Knowledge Sharing:

• Best practices documentation
• Troubleshooting guides
• Process documentation
• Training materials

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Public Engagement

Community Discussions:

• Open-source project discussions
• Public Q&A sessions
• Community challenges
• Collaborative problem-solving

Content Creation:

• Blog post research
• Article development
• Social media content
• Educational materials

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📊 Sharing Analytics

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Viewing Share Statistics

Access Metrics:

• Number of views
• Unique visitors
• Popular shares
• Engagement levels

Performance Insights:

• Most shared content types
• Popular topics
• Audience engagement
• Share effectiveness

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Using Analytics

Content Optimization:

• Identify popular content
• Understand audience preferences
• Improve share titles and descriptions
• Focus on high-engagement topics

Sharing Strategy:

• Plan content for sharing
• Target specific audiences
• Optimize for discoverability
• Measure sharing success

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🛠️ Advanced Sharing Features

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Custom Share Settings

Expiration Dates:

• Set when shares expire
• Control access duration
• Automatic cleanup
• Temporary sharing

Access Controls:

• Password protection
• User restrictions
• Time-based access
• Geographic limitations

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Share Organization

Categorizing Shares:

• Group by topic
• Organize by project
• Sort by date
• Filter by type

Share Collections:

• Create themed collections
• Group related shares
• Build resource libraries
• Organize by audience

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🎨 Best Practices

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Content Preparation

Before Sharing:

• Review and edit content
• Ensure accuracy and completeness
• Check for sensitive information
• Optimize for your audience

Content Quality:

• Use clear, concise language
• Include relevant examples
• Provide context and background
• Make it accessible to others

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Sharing Strategy

Target Audience:

• Know who you’re sharing with
• Tailor content appropriately
• Use relevant platforms
• Consider audience needs

Timing and Frequency:

• Share when content is fresh
• Don’t overshare
• Space out your shares
• Monitor engagement

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Engagement

Encourage Interaction:

• Ask questions in descriptions
• Invite feedback and comments
• Respond to engagement
• Build community around your shares

Follow Up:

• Monitor share performance
• Respond to comments
• Update content as needed
• Learn from feedback

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🆘 Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

Share Button Not Appearing:

• Make sure you have messages in the context
• Check if you’re logged in
• Try refreshing the page

Link Not Working:

• Check if the share is still active
• Verify the link was copied correctly
• Ensure the share hasn’t expired

Content Not Updating:

• Shared conversations are snapshots
• Create new shares for updated content
• Original conversations remain separate

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Getting Help

• Check the FAQ for common issues
• Contact support if problems persist
• Join our community Discord for peer help

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Ready to share your conversations? Start with a meaningful discussion and create your first share!