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🔗 Shared Chats

Open WebUI provides a centralized dashboard to manage every chat conversation you have shared. This feature allows users to audit their shared content and quickly revoke access if needed.

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This page documents the management dashboard for shared chats. For information on how to share chats, see Chat Sharing.

Accessing the Management Dashboard​

  1. Click on your profile name or avatar in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar.
  2. Select Settings from the menu.
  3. Navigate to the Data Controls tab.
  4. Locate the Shared Chats row and click the Manage button.

Dashboard Features​

The Shared Chats modal provides a unified interface for your public content:

  • Centralized List: View all conversations that have an active share link.
  • Search & Filter: Quickly find specific shared chats by title. The search bar includes a 500ms debounce to ensure smooth performance while typing.
  • Advanced Sorting: Organize your shared history by:
    • Updated At (Default)
    • Title
  • Copy Link: Use the Clipboard icon next to any entry to instantly copy the share URL back to your clipboard.
  • Revoke Access (Unshare): Use the Unshare icon (represented by a slashed link) to deactivate a share link.
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      Revoking access immediately invalidates the link. Anyone attempting to visit the URL will receive a "Not Found" error. This action is permanent, though you can generate a new unique link by sharing the chat again from the main interface.

  • Pagination: Efficiently browse through your history using the "Load More" functionality at the bottom of the list.

FAQ​

Q: Does unsharing a chat delete the original conversation?
A: No. Unsharing only deletes the public link. Your original chat history remains completely intact.

Q: Can I manage chats I've shared on the community platform here?
A: No. This dashboard manages links generated on your local instance. For community-shared content, see Deleting Shared Chats.

Q: If I delete my original chat, what happens to the shared link?
A: Deleting a chat also immediately invalidates and deletes any associated share links.