# Collaboration

Work together with your team in real-time. Share flowcharts, collaborate live, and see changes as they happen.

## Sharing a Flowchart

### 1. Open the Share Dialog

Click the **"Share"** button in the top-right corner of the editor, or use the keyboard shortcut `⌘/Ctrl` + `Shift` + `S`.

### 2. Invite by Email

Enter the email addresses of people you want to invite. They'll receive an invitation email with a direct link to the flowchart.

### 3. Set Permission Level

Choose whether invitees can **View only** or have **Edit** access to the flowchart.

### 4. Share via Link (Optional)

Generate a shareable link that you can send through any channel. You control whether the link allows viewing or editing.

## Permission Levels

### View Access

Recipients can view the flowchart but cannot make any changes

Can do:

- ✓View flowchart
- ✓Zoom and pan
- ✓Export (if enabled)

Cannot:

- ✗Cannot edit nodes
- ✗Cannot add/remove elements
- ✗Cannot change settings

### Edit Access

Recipients can view and edit the flowchart in real-time

Can do:

- ✓All View permissions
- ✓Add/edit/delete nodes
- ✓Create connections
- ✓Modify styling

Cannot:

- ✗Cannot change sharing settings
- ✗Cannot delete the project

## Real-Time Collaboration

When multiple people are viewing or editing the same flowchart, you'll see their presence in real-time. Here's what to expect:

Presence Indicators

See avatars of all collaborators currently viewing the flowchart in the top bar.

Live Cursors

See where others are working with color-coded cursors that follow their movement.

Selection Highlights

Nodes selected by collaborators are highlighted with their assigned color.

Instant Sync

Changes appear instantly for all collaborators. No need to refresh.

## Managing Access

### Adding Collaborators

Open the Share dialog at any time to invite more people. New invitations are sent immediately via email.

### Changing Permissions

In the Share dialog, click on a collaborator's current permission level to change it. Changes take effect immediately.

### Removing Access

Click the remove button next to a collaborator's name to revoke their access. They'll no longer be able to view or edit the flowchart.

## Link Sharing Options

### Private (Default)

Only people explicitly invited can access the flowchart. The link alone won't grant access. Users must be authenticated and on the access list.

### Anyone with Link

Anyone who has the link can access the flowchart. Choose whether they get View or Edit permissions. Useful for quick sharing but less secure.

### Public

The flowchart is publicly accessible. Anyone can view it without needing to sign in. Great for embedding or sharing publicly.

## Collaboration Tips

- **Communicate your intentions**  
Let collaborators know which section you're working on to avoid conflicts.
- **Use the selection highlight**  
The colored borders show what others are working on. Avoid editing the same nodes simultaneously.
- **Start with View access**  
When sharing externally, start with View access. You can always upgrade permissions later.
- **Review before sharing links**  
Double-check permission settings before generating public or "anyone with link" access.

## Accessing Shared Flowcharts

Flowcharts shared with you appear in the **"Shared with me"** section of your sidebar. You can also access them from:

- Email invitation links
- Direct share links
- Recent files (if you've viewed them before)