SurfSense/surfsense_web/content/docs/how-to/realtime-collaboration.mdx

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title: Realtime Collaboration
description: How to invite teammates, share chats, and collaborate in realtime on SurfSense
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# Realtime Collaboration

SurfSense supports realtime collaboration so your team can work together on shared Search Spaces and chats. This guide walks you through the full setup.

## Step 1: Invite Members

Go to the **Manage Members** page in your Search Space and create an invite for your teammates.

<img src="/homepage/hero_realtime/InviteMembersGif.gif" alt="Invite Members" style={{ width: '100%', borderRadius: '12px' }} />

## Step 2: Teammate Joins

Your teammate accepts the invite and the Search Space becomes shared between you.

<img src="/homepage/hero_realtime/InviteJoinFlow.gif" alt="Invite Join Flow" style={{ width: '100%', borderRadius: '12px' }} />

## Step 3: Make Chat Shared

Toggle any chat to **Shared** so your team can see and participate in it.

<img src="/homepage/hero_realtime/MakeChatSharedGif.gif" alt="Make Chat Shared" style={{ width: '100%', borderRadius: '12px' }} />

## Step 4: Chat in Realtime

Your team can now chat together in realtime. Messages appear instantly for all participants.

<img src="/homepage/hero_realtime/RealTimeChatGif.gif" alt="Realtime Chat" style={{ width: '100%', borderRadius: '12px' }} />

## Step 5: Add Comments

Tag teammates by adding comments on any message. Great for reviews, feedback, or follow-ups.

<img src="/homepage/hero_realtime/RealTimeCommentsFlow.gif" alt="Realtime Comments" style={{ width: '100%', borderRadius: '12px' }} />