> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/n4ze3m/page-assist/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Page Share

> Share your AI conversations with others using the built-in sharing feature or self-hosted server

Page Share allows you to share your chat conversations with others, similar to ChatGPT's share feature. You can use the default Page Assist server or self-host your own for complete privacy control.

<Warning>
  Page Share is the only feature that communicates with external servers. All other Page Assist features work entirely locally. You can disable this feature in settings if you prefer.
</Warning>

## How to share a conversation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open chat options">
    In the Web UI or sidebar, locate the conversation you want to share.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click share button">
    Click the share icon or button for the conversation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate link">
    Page Assist will upload the conversation and generate a shareable link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy and share">
    Copy the link and share it with others. Anyone with the link can view the conversation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Default server

By default, Page Assist uses the official server at `https://pageassist.xyz` to host shared conversations.

**Features:**

* Free to use
* No account required
* Instant sharing
* Maintained by the Page Assist team

<Info>
  Shared conversations are stored on the server and accessible to anyone with the link. Do not share sensitive or private information.
</Info>

## Self-hosting

For complete privacy control, you can deploy your own Page Share server. This is recommended if you frequently share conversations containing sensitive information.

### Deploy on Railway

The easiest way to self-host is using Railway's one-click deployment:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click deploy button">
    Visit the [Page Share repository](https://github.com/n4ze3m/page-share-app) and click the **Deploy on Railway** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure deployment">
    Follow Railway's prompts to set up your deployment.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your URL">
    Once deployed, Railway will provide your application URL.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Page Assist settings">
    In Page Assist, go to **Settings** → **Manage Share** and enter your Railway URL.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Deploy with Docker

For more control, deploy using Docker:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Clone repository">
    ```bash theme={null}
    git clone https://github.com/n4ze3m/page-share-app.git
    cd page-share-app
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start with Docker Compose">
    ```bash theme={null}
    docker-compose up -d
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access your server">
    Navigate to `http://localhost:3000` in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Page Assist">
    In Page Assist settings, go to **Settings** → **Manage Share** and enter your server URL (e.g., `http://localhost:3000`).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  For production deployments, make sure to:

  * Use HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate
  * Configure proper firewall rules
  * Set up regular backups
  * Monitor server resources
</Note>

## Configuring Page Assist

To change your Page Share server:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open settings">
    Click the settings icon in Page Assist.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Manage Share">
    Go to **Manage Share** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter server URL">
    Enter your self-hosted server URL or use the default `https://pageassist.xyz`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save changes">
    Click **Save** to apply the new server configuration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Privacy considerations

### When using the default server:

* Shared conversations are stored on the Page Assist server
* Anyone with the link can access the conversation
* Conversations may be retained indefinitely
* The Page Assist team can technically access shared data

### When self-hosting:

* You have complete control over data storage and retention
* You can implement your own access controls
* No third parties can access your data
* You're responsible for server security and maintenance

<Tip>
  For maximum privacy, self-host your own server and review shared conversations before sharing to ensure no sensitive information is included.
</Tip>

## Disabling Page Share

If you prefer not to use the sharing feature:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Manage Share**
2. Disable the Page Share feature
3. The share button will be hidden from the interface

<Note>
  Disabling Page Share does not affect any other Page Assist features. All AI processing and storage remains local.
</Note>

## Troubleshooting

<Accordion title="Share button not working">
  **Possible causes:**

  * Server is unreachable
  * Network connection issues
  * Server configuration error

  **Solutions:**

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Verify the server URL in settings
  3. Try using the default server: `https://pageassist.xyz`
  4. Check browser console for error messages
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Self-hosted server not accessible">
  **Possible causes:**

  * Docker container not running
  * Firewall blocking connections
  * Port already in use

  **Solutions:**

  1. Check Docker status: `docker-compose ps`
  2. Verify port 3000 is available
  3. Check firewall settings
  4. Review Docker logs: `docker-compose logs`
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Shared link not loading">
  **Possible causes:**

  * Conversation was deleted from server
  * Server is down
  * Invalid link

  **Solutions:**

  1. Verify the link is correct and complete
  2. Check if the server is accessible
  3. Try sharing the conversation again
</Accordion>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Privacy Policy" icon="shield" href="/resources/privacy">
    Learn about data handling and privacy
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuration" icon="sliders" href="/configuration/settings">
    Explore all settings options
  </Card>

  <Card title="Web UI" icon="window" href="/features/web-ui">
    Learn about the Web UI interface
  </Card>

  <Card title="Self-Host Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/n4ze3m/page-share-app">
    View the Page Share server source code
  </Card>
</CardGroup>