[GH-ISSUE #8301] [FR] Open Self-hosted Instance Share Links with the App (Mobile or Desktop) #3710

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Originally created by @FlorentPoinsaut on GitHub (Oct 17, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/8301

Description

Currently, when a user receives a share link from a self-hosted AppFlowy instance, it cannot be opened directly in the AppFlowy mobile or desktop application. It would be helpful if these share links could be opened directly in the corresponding app, regardless of platform (mobile or desktop).

Impact

Anyone using a self-hosted AppFlowy instance who collaborates and shares documents with others, especially those who prefer using the mobile or desktop app.

Additional Context

This feature would improve the workflow for those using private/self-hosted instances, allowing a seamless transition from shared links to the application environment.

Originally created by @FlorentPoinsaut on GitHub (Oct 17, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/8301 ### Description Currently, when a user receives a share link from a self-hosted AppFlowy instance, it cannot be opened directly in the AppFlowy mobile or desktop application. It would be helpful if these share links could be opened directly in the corresponding app, regardless of platform (mobile or desktop). ### Impact Anyone using a self-hosted AppFlowy instance who collaborates and shares documents with others, especially those who prefer using the mobile or desktop app. ### Additional Context This feature would improve the workflow for those using private/self-hosted instances, allowing a seamless transition from shared links to the application environment.
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@danishaft commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2025):

Hi, I'd like to work on this. Is it still open?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3446307976 --> @danishaft commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2025): Hi, I'd like to work on this. Is it still open?
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@FlorentPoinsaut commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025):

HI @danishaft ,
For me yes. Let's go! :-D

<!-- gh-comment-id:3558437557 --> @FlorentPoinsaut commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025): HI @danishaft , For me yes. Let's go! :-D
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@pascalpvk commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025):

Version 0.10.4 (0.10.4) installed here, and I observed the same behaviour.

Here are the two steps to get to the link:

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<!-- gh-comment-id:3559317665 --> @pascalpvk commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025): Version 0.10.4 (0.10.4) installed here, and I observed the same behaviour. Here are the two steps to get to the link: <img width="1092" height="418" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/aa4d4eb4-a210-4088-93ac-a24c5411d998" />
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@pascalpvk commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025):

the link obtained that way looks like :
https://appflowy.com/app/eaddaf6e-XXXXXXXXXX-cc6de69e4ff0/2-END_REMOVED_AS_ANONYMISATION

Which have us land on the SaaS version of Appflowy, which doesn't know our self-hosted AppFlowy instance. We should be able to, at least open, an URL directly from with the desktop App.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3559340576 --> @pascalpvk commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2025): the link obtained that way looks like : https://appflowy.com/app/eaddaf6e-XXXXXXXXXX-cc6de69e4ff0/2-END_REMOVED_AS_ANONYMISATION Which have us land on the SaaS version of Appflowy, which doesn't know our self-hosted AppFlowy instance. We should be able to, at least open, an URL directly from with the desktop App.
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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Dec 21, 2025):

Fixed

<!-- gh-comment-id:3678577679 --> @annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Dec 21, 2025): Fixed
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