How to Configure and Use the Share App Link Feature in the BuddyBoss App

Introduction

Empower your users to spread the word about your community with the Share App Link feature in the BuddyBoss App. Referred users are four times more likely to engage, making this tool a powerful way to boost installs, visibility, and user acquisition through trusted recommendations.

Configuring the Share App Link Feature

Enable App Sharing

1. In your Dashboard, navigate to BuddyBoss App > Settings > Feedback.
   
2. Scroll to the Share App Link section.

3. Tick App Sharing to activate the share button in the app.

Customize Preview Content

1. Enter your Preview Title—this appears when users share the link.
   
2. Write a Preview Description to entice recipients.
   
3. Click Upload next to Preview Image and select a representative graphic.

Enable Platforms and Fallback

1. Tick Enable on iOS to activate sharing on Apple devices.
   
2. Tick Enable on Android for Google Play users.
   
3. In the Fallback Link field, paste a URL (e.g., your website) for non-mobile recipients.

Retrieve Your Share App URL

1. At the top of the Share App Link settings, copy the App Sharing Link.
   
2. Use this URL in your site’s buttons, Quick Links, or menu items for easy access.
   

Sharing Your App Link

From the Mobile App

1. Open the BuddyBoss App on your device.
   
2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Scroll to Share this App and tap it.
   
4. In the share modal, choose a channel (e.g., Contacts, Facebook, LinkedIn) to send your link.
   
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Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: The Share this App option isn’t visible in Settings.
A: Verify that App Sharing is enabled under BuddyBoss App > Settings > Feedback, then clear any caching plugins and restart the app.

Q: My preview image doesn’t appear when sharing.
A: Ensure the image meets recommended dimensions (e.g., 1200×628 px) and is uploaded as a PNG or JPG, then save changes and test again.

Q: I haven’t published on one platform, should I disable its toggle?
A: You can leave Enable on iOS or Enable on Android unticked until you publish to that store, then return to enable sharing.

Q: How can I change the fallback link later?
A: Update the Fallback Link in BuddyBoss App > Settings > Feedback, then click Save Changes.