How to share a journey map via HTML link

Create a read-only public link to a journey map and control who can open it and what they see.

Generate a read-only link to a journey map so anyone can open it in their browser, without a Smaply account. Open the Share dialog, turn on the Share link (view only), and copy the URL.

Want teammates to edit or comment instead? See How to invite users. This article covers public, read-only sharing only.

Prerequisites

Only an Admin can generate or manage the public link. Editors and Viewers can open a journey map but can't create, change, or disable its Share link.

Quick links

1. How to create a Share link for a journey map

2. Share link vs map access

3. What people see when they open a Share link

4. How to share a filtered view instead of the whole map

5. How to disable the link

How to create a Share link for a journey map

1

Open the Share dialog

Open the Share dialog from either entry point: click the Share icon in the top bar of the journey map editor, or, from the journey map list, open a map's three-dot menu and select Share.

2

Find the Share link (view only) panel

The Share dialog, with the Share link (view only) panel at the bottom

The Share dialog handles both sharing methods. Manage user access at the top invites people to the map; the Share link (view only) panel below it generates the public link.

3

Turn on the link

Enable the Share link (view only) panel. Smaply generates a unique URL for this map.

Important: Anyone with this link can view the journey map

Treat the URL like a password. Share it only through channels you trust, and disable the link when you no longer need it.

4

Copy the link

Click Copy Link and paste the URL wherever you're sharing it.

5

Optional: add password protection

Password protection is available on the Framework plan and above.

Password required, with the Generate and Save controls

Tick Password required to make viewers enter a password before the map loads. Click Generate for a compliant password or type your own, then click Save. Passwords need 8 characters minimum and a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Important: Copy the password before you close the dialog

Store it somewhere safe and share it separately from the link. If you lose it, generate a new one and save again.

Share link vs map access

These are two different ways to share a journey map. Pick the one that fits your audience.

	Share link (HTML)	Map access
Best for	Quick external viewing	Team collaboration and feedback
Smaply account needed?	No	Yes
Who can open?	Anyone with the link (password optional)	People invited at Admin, Editor, or Viewer level
Read-only?	Yes	Viewers yes (can comment); Editors and Admins can edit
Can comment?	No	Yes

If you need feedback or edits from the person you're sharing with, invite them to the map instead of sending a Share link.

What people see when they open a Share link

The shared page renders read-only and closely mirrors the editor. It shows all visible lanes, cards, stages, and steps. Your account logo appears in the top-left and a "powered by Smaply" badge in the top-right.

A collapsible journey information panel at the top displays the map name, description, performance indicator, coordinator, tags, and a portfolio items summary.

Viewers can't edit or comment. If you need comments, invite them to the map instead.

How to share a filtered view instead of the whole map

If you apply a filter or open a saved view on the map before you generate the Share link, that filter state persists on the shared page. Useful for sharing a focused cut with specific stakeholders.

For a dedicated URL per audience, share saved views directly. See How to share a saved view.

How to disable the link

To revoke access, open the Share dialog, find the Share link (view only) panel, and click Disable link. Access is revoked immediately, and anyone who still has the URL sees an error instead of the map.

Important: Re-enabling the link creates a new URL

When you enable a disabled link again, Smaply mints a new URL and the old one stays dead. A link can't be paused and resumed at the same address, so copy and share the new URL after you re-enable.

Related topics

How to invite users

Invite users at account, workspace, or journey-map level so collaborators can comment or edit

How to share a saved view

Share a filtered perspective via its own HTML link

How to export a journey map as PDF

Produce a static file for offline sharing or print

How to save and apply a view

Save filter and display settings as a named view for reuse