> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Choose the right public link to share > Pick the correct customer-facing link for prospects, customers, vendors, marketplace shoppers, and website visitors. ## What you will accomplish You will know which link to send to each person, copy it without typos, test it once in a private browser window, and add one clear sentence so they know what to do next. ## When to use this guide Use this guide when someone asks, “What link should I send?” You might hear that question when: * A customer cannot find the portal sign-in page * A prospect wants to request storage online * A vendor asks where to email or upload an invoice * Your website helper needs the correct button or embed code * You are not sure whether to share the facility page, registration form, marketplace, or login link **Staff links are not customer links** If the link in your browser starts with `/dashboard`, it is for your staff team only. Copy customer-facing links from [Settings > Website & customer app](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/website) under **Shareable links**. ## Before you start * You can open [Settings > Website & customer app](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/website). * Your **Public website** is turned on if you plan to share facility, registration, marketplace, or vendor invoice links. * You know who will open the link: a new prospect, an existing customer, a vendor, a shopper, or your website helper. * You have a few minutes to test the link in a private browser window before you send it. Shareable links section showing Customer login, Main page, Registration, Marketplace, and Vendor invoices cards with Copy buttons *Open Website & customer app and use **Shareable links** near the top. Each card has **Copy** and **Open** buttons—including **Marketplace** for shoppers.* ## Step 1: Open Website & customer app In the dashboard sidebar, open [Settings](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings), then choose **Website & customer app**. You can also go directly to [Settings > Website & customer app](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/website). **Expected result:** The page title is **Website & customer app**. You see **Shareable links** near the top—not the staff dashboard address from your browser. Near the top, find the **Shareable links** section. You will see cards such as: * **Customer login** — for existing customers who already have a portal account * **Main page** — your public facility landing page * **Registration** — for new prospects requesting storage * **Marketplace** — for shoppers who should browse cars for sale and products with online checkout * **Vendor invoices** — for outside providers submitting invoices Scroll down for **Public website** (page content and toggles) and **Website schedule widget** (embed code for your existing website). **Expected result:** You know where to copy each type of link before you paste it into an email or website. Shareable links section showing Customer login, Main page, Registration, Marketplace, and Vendor invoices with Copy and Open buttons *Use **Copy** on the card that matches the person’s goal. Click **Open** to preview before you send the link.* ## Step 2: Match the person to the right link Answer this question first: **What should this person do when they click?** | If this person needs to… | Share this link | Where to copy it | | - | - | - | | Learn about your facility first (with a **Storage inquiry** button) | Public facility page (`/facility/your-facility-name`) | **Main page** in **Shareable links** | | Request storage or send vehicle details as a new prospect | Registration page (`/facility/your-facility-name/registration`) | **Registration** in **Shareable links** (appears only when registration is enabled) | | Sign in to their private portal | Customer login link (ends with `/signin`) | **Customer login** in **Shareable links** | | Browse cars for sale | Vehicle marketplace (`/facility/your-facility-name/marketplace`) | **Marketplace** in **Shareable links**, then choose **Cars** on the public page | | Browse products, services, or plans | Product marketplace (`/facility/your-facility-name/marketplace/products`) | **Marketplace** in **Shareable links**, then choose **Products** on the public page | | Send your facility an invoice | Vendor invoice portal (`/facility/your-facility-name/invoices`) | **Vendor invoices** in **Shareable links** (appears only when vendor portal is enabled) | | Signed-in customer needs mobile home, events, or billing tabs | Customer app on Website settings | [Customize the customer mobile app](/docs/facility-web-pages/customize-the-customer-mobile-app) | | Add a branded badge on your existing website | Embed code | **Website schedule widget** (scroll down on the same settings page) | **Prospect** means someone who is not a customer yet. **Customer** means someone who already has a record and portal access at your facility. ### What each public page looks like These screenshots help you confirm you picked the right link before you send it. Public facility page showing facility name, services, and buttons for customer actions on a populated demo facility *The public facility page is a good first link for prospects who need to learn about your facility.* Public registration form where a prospect enters contact and vehicle information *The registration page is for new prospects who should request storage or share vehicle details.* Public product marketplace showing storage plans and purchase options *The product marketplace is for shoppers who should buy a plan or service online—not for staff billing.* Public vehicle marketplace showing cars listed for sale with prices and Express interest buttons *The vehicle marketplace is for cars your team listed for sale. Shoppers browse here—they do not use this page to buy storage plans.* **Marketplace is now a Shareable link card** You no longer need to build marketplace URLs by hand. Copy **Marketplace** from **Shareable links**, then send shoppers to the **Cars** or **Products** tab on the public page. Use **Main page** when prospects should learn about your facility first—not when they are ready to shop. ## Step 3: Turn on Public Facility Pages when needed If a link shows “not found,” the public page may be off—or a **Shareable links** card may be hidden because that feature is not enabled yet. On [Settings > Website & customer app](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/website), scroll to **Public website**. Turn on **Public Facility Pages** when prospects, shoppers, or vendors should use your public links. In the **Page editor**, turn on **Marketplace**, **Registration form** (or **Storage inquiry**), or **Vendor invoice portal** only when your team is ready to support each action. **Why this matters:** **Registration** and **Vendor invoices** cards in **Shareable links** appear only after those sections are enabled. After settings save automatically, copy the link from **Shareable links** at the top of the page. Do not retype it. **Expected result:** The link opens your facility name and the correct public page—not a staff sign-in screen. Public website settings showing Page editor with Marketplace, Registration, and Vendor invoice portal sections *Turn features on in the Page editor, then copy matching links from Shareable links at the top.* ## Step 4: Copy the full link and add instructions Click **Copy** on the **Shareable links** card you need. Paste the full address into your email, text, or website ticket. **Why this matters:** One wrong character can send someone to an error page. Copying prevents typos. Click **Open** on the same card if you want to confirm the page before you send it. **Expected result:** A new browser tab shows the public page—not the staff dashboard. Do not send a bare link. Tell the person what to do. Examples: * “Use this link to request storage and tell us about your vehicle.” * “Use this link to open your customer portal. Sign in with the email we have on file for you.” * “Use this link to submit your invoice and upload your PDF.” **Expected result:** The reader knows the goal before they click. ## Step 5: Test the link like a customer Use a private or incognito window—or a browser where you are **not** signed in to the staff dashboard. Confirm: * The page opens without asking for a staff login * Your facility name looks correct * The page matches what you told the person to do (register, sign in, shop, or submit an invoice) * The page is readable on a phone-sized screen **Expected result:** You would feel comfortable sending this link to a real customer, prospect, or vendor. ## What success looks like * The link matches the person’s goal (prospect, customer, vendor, or shopper). * The link opens a public or customer-facing page, not `/dashboard`. * You tested the link in a private window before sharing it. * Your message includes one clear sentence about what to do next. ## Troubleshooting **The page says not found** Open [Settings > Website & customer app](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/website). Under **Public website**, confirm **Public Facility Pages** is on and your **Facility slug** is saved. In the **Page editor**, turn on the **Marketplace**, **Registration form**, or **Vendor invoice portal** section if that link requires it. **The customer sees a staff sign-in page** You may have copied a staff dashboard link. Go back to **Shareable links** and copy **Customer login** or **Main page**. **The customer cannot sign in** Ask them to use the email on their record in [Contacts](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/contacts). If the email is wrong, update the customer record, then send the login link again. See [Share customer login links](/docs/facility-web-pages/share-customer-login-links). **I need something on our website** For a branded badge embed or website buttons, use [Add a website embed](/docs/facility-web-pages/add-a-website-embed). For login only, use [Share customer login links](/docs/facility-web-pages/share-customer-login-links). ## What to do next * [Share customer login links](/docs/facility-web-pages/share-customer-login-links) for existing customers * [Set up customer registration](/docs/facility-web-pages/set-up-customer-registration) for new prospects * [Set up the vendor invoice portal](/docs/facility-web-pages/set-up-vendor-invoice-portal) for outside providers * [Test marketplace checkout](/docs/facility-web-pages/test-marketplace-checkout) before sharing product marketplace links * [Go live checklist for public pages](/docs/facility-web-pages/go-live-checklist-for-public-pages) before a wide launch ## Related topics - [Share customer login links](/docs/facility-web-pages/share-customer-login-links.md) - [Go live checklist for public pages](/docs/facility-web-pages/go-live-checklist-for-public-pages.md) - [Add a website embed](/docs/facility-web-pages/add-a-website-embed.md) - [Set up the vendor invoice portal](/docs/facility-web-pages/set-up-vendor-invoice-portal.md) - [Test marketplace checkout](/docs/facility-web-pages/test-marketplace-checkout.md) This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.