> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.reportandrun.com/manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.reportandrun.com/manual/readme/report-generation/share-a-document-via-link.md).

# Share a published report

{% hint style="danger" %}
The link will **NOT** be password protected**.** Anyone with the link will be able to access the document.
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The link expires after 7 days.
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1. Publish a report as either a PDF or DOCX. 
2. Click **Publish** at the top of the report screen and select **Versions** from the drop-down menu.\
   ![](/files/15gmRDlTVBozMI9K64m2)
3. Click the downward arrow to the right of the report you want to share. 
4. Select **Share with URL** from the drop-down menu. \
   ![](/files/d9c53viKHWK5V09IzgHe)
5. You can type a message that will appear to users who click your link. If you type a message, click **Update**.\
   ![](/files/EIBOvn7fDJSsjIlslx4g)
6. Copy the URL. \
   ![](/files/bft1tCswaQieZrbjL3MY)
7. Users will see a screen similar to this when they visit the URL: \
   ![](/files/XessgYEzlR9VQ86cI2uJ)


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