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# Create a Public Link for Commenting

## What is a Public Link for Commenting?

A **public link for commenting** is a [public link](/collaboration/set-public-links/create-a-public-link-for-reviewing.md) that allows any users to access and [comment](/collaboration/set-comments.md) specific courses, course sections, or section blocks content without needing a registration or login in Parta.io.

## Share a Public Link for Commenting

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{% stepper %}
{% step %}
[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) or [an editor ](/editor/work-in-the-editor.md)and click the **Share** button.

A pop-up window will appear.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Go to the **Comment** tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click in the the input field and select from the drop-down menu or start typing the team member(s) to **add a company user**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
{% hint style="success" %}
Type an email in the input field and click **Enter** to invite a **user out of company users list**.\
\
If you specify the email out of the existing users list, a **user** with the "**Commentator**" [role](/workspace/set-users.md) will be added to the project.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the **Invite** button.

An email with the public link to the course will be sent to the specified member / email address.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
The commenting link is valid for 21 days.
{% endhint %}

## Frequently Asked Questions <a href="#h_01hq86jcwp6h87x114y3hjm1kv" id="h_01hq86jcwp6h87x114y3hjm1kv"></a>

Have more questions? You might find answers below:

<details>

<summary>How do I <strong>extend access</strong> for a user invited via a public link for commenting?</summary>

* [Invite the user](#share-a-public-link-for-commenting) again via public link for commenting after the link lifetime (21 days) is over.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How to <strong>temporarily restrict access</strong> for a user invited via a public link for commenting?</summary>

* [Change the user company role](/workspace/set-users/manage-a-user.md#change-user-company-role) to **Guest** that has no permissions.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How can I <strong>permanently restrict access</strong> for a user invited via a public link for commenting?</summary>

* [Remove the user](/workspace/set-users/manage-a-user.md#delete-a-project-user) from the company user list or Project user list.

</details>