> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hallwayai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sharing Interviews

> Learn how to share your interview link and start collecting responses

Once your project is activated, you can share your interview link with respondents. Anyone with the link can participate in an interview without creating an account.

## Getting Your Interview Link

<Steps>
  <Step title="Activate Your Project">
    Before sharing, your project must be activated. Go to your project's **Guide** tab and click **Activate Project** after generating your interview guide.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Share Interview">
    Once active, click the **Share Interview** button in your project header. A dropdown will appear with your unique interview link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the Link">
    Click the **Copy** button to copy the link to your clipboard. You'll see a confirmation message when it's copied successfully.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  The Share Interview button is only available for active projects. Draft projects must be activated first.
</Note>

## Your Interview Link

Your interview link looks like this:

```
https://app.hallway.com/interview/abc123xyz...
```

This link:

* Is unique to your project
* Works for unlimited respondents
* Doesn't require respondents to log in
* Stays the same as long as your project is active

## Ways to Share

Share your interview link however works best for reaching your target respondents:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Email">
    Copy the link into an email invitation. Include context about:

    * What the research is about
    * How long it takes (check your time limit setting)
    * Why their input matters
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Messaging">
    Paste the link in Slack, Teams, Discord, or any messaging platform. The link works on both desktop and mobile devices.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Survey Tools">
    Include the link in a follow-up survey or screener. Great for recruiting respondents who meet specific criteria.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Social Media">
    Share the link on LinkedIn, Twitter, or community forums where your target respondents are active.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Set expectations upfront">
    Tell respondents what to expect: a voice conversation with an AI interviewer lasting about 10 minutes (or your configured time limit). Mention they'll need microphone access.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Explain the value">
    People are more likely to participate when they understand how their input will be used. Share why their perspective matters to your research.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Choose the right time">
    Send interview invitations when respondents are likely to have 10-15 minutes of uninterrupted time. Avoid sending late at night or during busy periods.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Follow up thoughtfully">
    If you need more responses, send a gentle reminder. Don't spam—one or two follow-ups is usually enough.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Tracking Responses

As respondents complete interviews, you'll see them appear in your project's **Responses** tab:

* **Total Sessions** - How many interviews have been started
* **Completed** - How many finished successfully
* **Processed** - How many have been transcribed and analyzed

<Tip>
  Check your Responses tab regularly to monitor participation and process new sessions.
</Tip>

## Completing Your Project

When you've collected enough responses:

1. Click the menu in your project header and select **Mark as Complete**
2. Existing sessions remain accessible
3. The interview link will show a message that the research is complete to new visitors

<Warning>
  Once marked as complete, respondents clicking your link will see a message that the research is no longer accepting responses. Make sure you've collected all the responses you need before completing.
</Warning>

## Troubleshooting

**Link not working?**

* Verify the project is activated (not in Draft status)
* Check that you copied the complete link
* Try opening the link in an incognito/private browser window

**Respondents can't start the interview?**

* They need to allow microphone access in their browser
* A stable internet connection is required
* Desktop browsers generally work better than mobile

## Next Steps

* [Configure interview settings](interview-settings) like time limits
* [Learn how interviews work](how-interviews-work) from the respondent's perspective