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Accessing Public POCs

If you've received a public link to a POC, this guide explains how to access and view it.

A public link is a secure URL that allows you to view a specific POC without needing to create an account or log in. It's shared by your Tenant Admin or the organization managing the POC.

Example link format: 

https://poc-manager.example.com/share/rA5k_xY2pQ8jM1nL_Z9vW4bK3tH6cJ0

Accessing a Public POC

Quick Start

  1. Click the Link
  2. You'll receive a link via email or messaging

  3. Click the link or copy-paste it into your browser's address bar

  4. No Login Required

  5. The page loads immediately without asking for a password

  6. You'll see a blue information banner: "ℹ️ You are viewing this POC via a public share link. Some features may be limited."

  7. View the POC

  8. Browse the POC details, tasks, and progress
  9. No registration or account needed

What You Can See

When viewing a public POC, you have access to:

Dashboard Tab

  • Overall Progress - Task completion percentages
  • Task Status Summary - Breakdown by status (Not Started, In Progress, Completed, etc.)
  • Success Criteria Summary - Criteria progress tracking
  • Success Criteria Task Table - Click on counts to see which tasks are in each status

Basic Information Tab

  • POC description and objectives
  • Start and end dates
  • Customer company information
  • Executive summary

Tasks Tab

  • All tasks and task groups
  • Task titles and descriptions
  • Current status of each task
  • Who is assigned to each task
  • Task organization in groups

Resources Tab

  • Links and resources provided for the POC
  • Documentation and references
  • Associated success criteria for each resource

Features & Limitations

What You CAN Do ✅

  • ✅ View all POC details and information
  • ✅ Monitor task progress and status
  • ✅ Review success criteria
  • ✅ View task assignments
  • ✅ Read comments and discussions
  • ✅ Check resources and links
  • ✅ Switch between tabs to find information
  • ✅ Expand/collapse task groups

What You CANNOT Do ❌

  • ❌ Modify any tasks or POC information
  • ❌ Change task status
  • ❌ Create new tasks
  • ❌ Update POC details
  • ❌ Access admin features
  • ❌ Invite other users
  • ❌ Change settings

The POC is in read-only mode to protect the data.

Browser Compatibility

Public POC links work in: - ✅ Chrome/Chromium (recommended) - ✅ Firefox - ✅ Safari - ✅ Edge - ✅ Any modern web browser

Requirements: - No special software needed - JavaScript must be enabled - Internet connection required

Troubleshooting

Error Message: Invalid or expired public link

Possible Causes: 1. The link has been deleted by the Tenant Admin 2. The link was entered incorrectly 3. The server is temporarily unavailable

What to Do: - Double-check the URL you received - Ask the Tenant Admin to send you the link again - Wait a few minutes and try again - Contact your Tenant Admin if the issue persists

Link doesn't load or shows blank page

Possible Causes: 1. Poor internet connection 2. Browser cache issue 3. JavaScript disabled in browser

What to Do: - Refresh the page (press F5 or Ctrl+R) - Clear browser cookies/cache - Try a different browser - Disable browser extensions that might interfere - Check your internet connection

Can't view specific tabs or content

Possible Causes: 1. Page didn't fully load 2. Browser compatibility issue

What to Do: - Refresh the page - Try a different browser - Ensure JavaScript is enabled - Check browser console for errors (F12, Console tab)

If you received a link and want to share it with a colleague:

  1. Copy the Full URL - Share the complete link, not a shortened version
  2. Include Context - Briefly explain what POC this is and why you're sharing
  3. Note Expiration - Mention that access can be revoked anytime

Example: 

Here's the POC status review link for Project Alpha. 
You can view the current progress and task status:

https://poc-manager.example.com/share/rA5k_xY2pQ8jM1nL_Z9vW4bK3tH6cJ0

This is a read-only view - you can see all details but cannot modify anything.

Getting Direct Access

If you're part of the organization running the POC and want to: - Create or edit tasks - Manage the POC - Change task status - Access admin features

You'll need to: 1. Ask your Tenant Admin to create a regular user account for you 2. Log in with your credentials 3. You'll have full access to the POC based on your role

Questions or Issues?

If you encounter problems accessing a public POC:

  1. Contact the Tenant Admin - They manage the link and can help
  2. Provide the Link - Share the full URL when asking for help
  3. Be Specific - Describe exactly what error or issue you're seeing
  4. Check Requirements - Ensure you're using a supported browser

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