Get your link
Publishing the line gives you the real product surface:
https://chatline.ai/a/your-slug
This is the URL you send instead of typing the same first answer again.
What publishing changes
Section titled “What publishing changes”When the line is published:
- the public page becomes available
- visitors can chat without creating an account
- the greeting, setup, and lead capture behavior become live
When the line is unpublished:
- the public page stops accepting new inbound
- existing data stays in your dashboard
- you can edit the line safely before putting it live again
Where the link belongs
Section titled “Where the link belongs”The line is strongest where questions already happen:
- bio links
- profile links
- press pages
- campaign pages
- QR codes
- email signatures
- DM replies
- WhatsApp and direct outreach
This is why the link matters more than a normal landing page. It is not just a page to visit. It is a place to start the first conversation.
A simple publishing checklist
Section titled “A simple publishing checklist”Before you send the link widely, check:
- the line clearly states what it is for
- the source material is current
- the greeting sounds like the represented surface
- the line knows what to refuse or defer
- lead capture is configured the way you want
- the preview feels coherent on mobile
A useful rule
Section titled “A useful rule”Do not publish just because the screen is available.
Publish when you are ready to send the line in a real interaction.
The key question is:
if someone asked me the first serious question right now, would I feel good sending this URL?
If yes, publish it.
Pre-filled opening prompts
Section titled “Pre-filled opening prompts”You can pre-fill the visitor’s first message with the ?m= parameter.
Example:
https://chatline.ai/a/your-slug?m=I%20want%20to%20book%20a%20campaign
This is useful when:
- a campaign already implies the question
- a QR code is tied to one use case
- a button should open the line with a strong first prompt
What happens after you publish
Section titled “What happens after you publish”After the link is live:
- someone opens it
- they chat first
- the line explains and routes
- the serious cases become human follow-up with context
That is the entire product loop in one URL.