Ramble has three layers of access control: link sharing, public access, and workspaces. Each is independent — you can use any combination.
Link Sharing
Every draft has a unique URL. Link sharing controls what happens when someone visits it.
Three states, each granting a different level of access:
| Setting | Who can access | What they can do |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Only you (and workspace members) | — |
| View | Anyone with the link | Read only |
| Edit | Anyone with the link | Read and edit |
When link sharing is off, the URL still exists but returns an access error. If you re-enable sharing, the same URL works — it doesn’t change.
When set to Edit, up to 3 people with the link can edit the draft at the same time. The author and workspace members aren’t counted — they connect through membership, not the link. For teams, workspaces are the better fit. See Who Can Edit for how both paths compose.
Public Access
Public access is a separate toggle from link sharing. When enabled, anyone can view the draft without signing in — no Ramble account required. This is useful for sharing system prompts publicly, sending technical documentation to colleagues who haven’t created an account, or any content you want readable without friction.
Public access has three constraints:
- Requires link sharing to be on (view or edit)
- Always read-only, regardless of link sharing level
- Automatically disabled when you turn off link sharing
What Happens When Access Changes
Access changes take effect immediately. Affected collaborators are disconnected in real time.
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| You disable link sharing | All link-based collaborators are disconnected immediately |
| You change link sharing from Edit to View | Link-based editors become read-only |
| You move a draft to a different workspace | Old workspace members lose access; new members gain access |
| You move a draft out of a workspace | Workspace members lose access; link-based access is unaffected |
Related
- Workspaces — team access with roles, all members can edit simultaneously
- Collaboration — what happens during real-time editing
- Context Links — a separate sharing system for AI agents