Reactive-Resume/docs/guides/sharing-your-resume-publicly.mdx

---
title: "Sharing your resume publicly"
description: "Learn how to share your resume via a public URL, track public engagement, and optionally protect your resume with a password."
---

Reactive Resume lets you share your resume via a **public URL** that anyone can access. When you make your resume public, it becomes available at a unique link that you can share with recruiters, include in your portfolio, or add to your LinkedIn profile.

## Key benefits of public sharing

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Always up-to-date" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Viewers always see the latest version of your resume. No need to send new files when you make updates.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Track engagement" icon="chart-line">
    See public engagement counters in the builder.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Password protection" icon="lock">
    Optionally require a password so only people you trust can access your resume.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Easy to share" icon="share">
    A simple URL that works anywhere—email signatures, LinkedIn, portfolios, job applications.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How to enable public sharing

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your resume in the builder">
    Navigate to your resume in the resume builder.
  </Step>

<Step title="Go to the Sharing section">In the **right sidebar**, select **Sharing**.</Step>

<Step title="Toggle 'Allow Public Access'">
  Turn on the **Allow Public Access** switch. Once enabled, your resume will be accessible via its public URL.

  <Frame caption="Sharing section in the resume builder">
    <img
      src="/images/guides/sharing-your-resume-publicly/screenshot-1.webp"
      alt="Sharing section showing the public access control"
    />
  </Frame>
</Step>

  <Step title="Copy your public URL">
    Your public URL is displayed below the toggle. It follows this format:

    ```
    https://rxresu.me/{username}/{slug}
    ```

    Click the **copy** button to copy the URL to your clipboard.

  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  The `{slug}` is the unique, URL-safe name you assign to your resume when you create it. If you want to change your
  slug, go to the dashboard, right-click your resume card, and choose "Update" to edit its details.
</Tip>

## How the public URL works

When someone visits your public resume URL:

1. **They see the live version** - The page renders your current resume data with all your latest changes
2. **No account required** - Visitors don't need a Reactive Resume account to view or download your resume
3. **They can download a PDF** - Visitors can use the download button on the public page
4. **Views are tracked** - Each visit is counted in your resume statistics (see below)

<Info>
  Changes you make in the builder are reflected immediately on the public URL. There's no separate "publish" step—your
  public resume is always in sync.
</Info>

## Tracking public engagement

When your resume is public, Reactive Resume tracks public views. This helps you understand whether people are opening the link you shared.

### Where to find statistics

In the resume builder, open the **right sidebar** and select **Statistics**.

You'll see:

| Metric              | Description                                                      |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Views**           | Number of times your public resume page was visited              |
| **Last viewed**     | The date when your resume was last viewed                        |
| **Downloads**       | Number of recorded resume downloads                              |
| **Last downloaded** | The date when the last recorded download happened                |

<Info>
  Statistics are only shown after public sharing is enabled. If you turn off public access, existing stats are
  preserved.
</Info>

### What counts as a view?

A view is counted each time someone loads your public resume page. This includes:

- Direct visits to your public URL
- Clicks from links you've shared
- Search engine visits (if your resume is indexed)

<Note>
  Only **you** can see your resume's statistics. Visitors to your public URL cannot see how many views or downloads your
  resume has.
</Note>

## Password protecting your resume

If you want to share your resume with specific people but keep it private from the general public, you can add password protection.

When password protection is enabled:

- Visitors must enter the correct password to view your resume
- The password prompt appears before any resume content is shown
- You can share the password separately with trusted individuals

### How to set a password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enable public access">
    First, make sure **Allow Public Access** is turned on in the **Sharing** section.
  </Step>

<Step title="Click Set Password">Below the public URL, click **Set Password**.</Step>

<Step title="Enter your password">
  Type a password (6-64 characters) and confirm. This password will be required to view your resume.
</Step>

  <Step title="Share the password separately">
    Share the password with your intended audience through a secure channel (e.g., direct message, email).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Choose a password you're comfortable sharing. Anyone with the password can view and download your resume.
</Warning>

### How to remove password protection

If you no longer need password protection:

1. Go to the **Sharing** section in the right sidebar
2. Click **Remove Password**
3. Confirm the action

Your resume will become accessible to anyone with the public URL.

## Use cases for public sharing

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="LinkedIn profile" icon="linkedin">
    Add your public resume URL to your LinkedIn profile's **Featured** section or **Contact Info**. Recruiters can view your detailed resume directly.
  </Accordion>

<Accordion title="Email signature" icon="envelope">
  Include your resume link in your email signature. Anyone you correspond with can quickly access your resume.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Portfolio website" icon="globe">
  Embed or link to your resume from your personal website. The link always shows your latest resume.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Job applications" icon="briefcase">
  Some applications ask for a link to your resume. Your public URL is a professional alternative to file uploads.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Networking events" icon="users">
  Share your resume URL via QR code or NFC. Update your resume before the event and everyone gets the latest version.
</Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Confidential job search" icon="lock">
    Use password protection to share your resume only with specific recruiters while keeping it hidden from your current employer.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Turning off public access

To make your resume private again:

1. Go to the **Sharing** section in the right sidebar
2. Turn off the **Allow Public Access** switch

When public access is disabled:

- Your public URL returns a "not found" error
- Existing links stop working immediately
- Your statistics are preserved (they'll resume if you re-enable public access)
- Password protection settings are preserved

<Tip>
  If you only want to temporarily hide your resume, consider using password protection instead of disabling public
  access entirely. This way, your URL remains active for people who have the password.
</Tip>

## Copying the URL from the builder dock

The builder dock includes a **Copy URL** shortcut. It copies the same public URL shown in the **Sharing** section.

<Warning>
  Copying the URL does not enable public access. Turn on **Allow Public Access** in the **Sharing** section before sending
  the link to someone else.
</Warning>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I customize my public URL?">
    Yes! The URL is based on your **username** and the resume's **slug**. You can change the slug in the **Update Resume** dialog. To open it, right-click on your resume card in the dashboard and select "Update". The username is set in your account settings.
  </Accordion>

<Accordion title="Will search engines index my public resume?">
  Public resumes may be indexed by search engines. If you want to prevent indexing, use password protection or keep your
  resume private.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Do views from my own visits count?">
  Views are only counted when someone visits your public resume URL while not logged in. Visits made while you're logged
  in to your account are not included in the view statistics.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I see who viewed my resume?">
  No, Reactive Resume only tracks view and download counts, not the identity of visitors. This protects visitor privacy.
</Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I change my username?">
    Your public URL will change to reflect the new username. Old URLs will stop working immediately. You might need to update any links you've shared.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>