[GH-ISSUE #16487] feat: Support anonymous or temporary link sharing for conversations #56592

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GiteaMirror · 2026-05-05T19:45:22-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-05-05 19:45:22 -05:00

Originally created by @yjn140 on GitHub (Aug 11, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16487

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Problem Description

Currently, when I want to share a useful conversation with a friend or colleague, they must create and log in to an account to view it. This makes it inconvenient to quickly pass along important information, especially for time-sensitive tasks or spontaneous collaboration.

Desired Solution you'd like

Add an option to share a conversation via:

Anonymous view link — No login required, just open and read.
Short password-protected link — A simple passphrase to view without creating an account.
Time-limited link — Automatically expires after a configurable time (e.g., 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days).

This would allow users to share AI-generated solutions, workflows, or instructions instantly without forcing the recipient to register.

Alternatives Considered

Exporting the conversation to a file and sending it manually — works but is inconvenient and breaks the live viewing experience.
Taking screenshots — loses formatting, makes text unsearchable, and is not interactive.

Additional Context

Many collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Notion, CodeSandbox) support anonymous or temporary sharing links.
This feature would make Open WebUI more convenient for quick collaboration, especially in fast-moving technical discussions.

Originally created by @yjn140 on GitHub (Aug 11, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16487 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. ### Problem Description Currently, when I want to share a useful conversation with a friend or colleague, they must create and log in to an account to view it. This makes it inconvenient to quickly pass along important information, especially for time-sensitive tasks or spontaneous collaboration. ### Desired Solution you'd like Add an option to share a conversation via: 1. **Anonymous view link** — No login required, just open and read. 2. **Short password-protected link** — A simple passphrase to view without creating an account. 3. **Time-limited link** — Automatically expires after a configurable time (e.g., 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days). This would allow users to share AI-generated solutions, workflows, or instructions instantly without forcing the recipient to register. ### Alternatives Considered - Exporting the conversation to a file and sending it manually — works but is inconvenient and breaks the live viewing experience. - Taking screenshots — loses formatting, makes text unsearchable, and is not interactive. ### Additional Context Many collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Notion, CodeSandbox) support anonymous or temporary sharing links. This feature would make Open WebUI more convenient for quick collaboration, especially in fast-moving technical discussions.

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#56592