How to Share a TradingView Chart (2026 Guide)

When you spot a clean setup or want to walk someone through your analysis, TradingView makes it easy to share your work. But there are actually four different sharing methods, and most guides only cover one. Here is the full breakdown: view-only links, snapshots, published ideas, and indicators, including what works on a free account and how sharing works on mobile.

Key Takeaways

• TradingView has four sharing methods: view-only chart links, snapshot images, published chart ideas, and shared invite-only indicators.
• Free accounts can share chart links and take snapshots with no cost; recipients on free accounts can view but will need a paid plan (or an empty layout slot) to save a copy.
• The fastest method for sharing in chat or on social media is the snapshot, which works on all account types with a single click.

Method 1: Share a TradingView Chart as a View-Only Link

This is the most widely used sharing method. You send a live, interactive version of your chart that the recipient can explore without being able to edit or delete your work.

Steps:

1. Open the chart you want to share on TradingView.
2. Click the upward arrow icon next to the chart layout name at the top of the screen.
3. In the dropdown menu, toggle “Sharing” to on if it is not already enabled.
4. Once sharing is on, copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.
5. Share that URL with anyone you want.

The recipient opens the link in view-only mode. They can see all your indicators, drawings, and timeframe settings. If they want to save and edit the chart, they click the copy icon in the upper right corner of their screen to create their own copy.

Free account note: Recipients on a free TradingView plan can save only one chart layout at a time. If they already have a saved layout, they need to delete it before saving a copy of your chart. Upgrading to a paid TradingView plan removes the one-layout restriction.

Method 2: Share a TradingView Snapshot

A snapshot is a static image of your chart captured at a specific moment. No account setup is required, and the resulting link works on any device.

Steps:

1. Open your chart.
2. Click the camera icon in the top toolbar. On smaller screens it may be inside the “+” overflow menu.
3. TradingView automatically copies a URL to your clipboard pointing to the snapshot image.
4. Paste that link into Discord, Slack, Twitter/X, a chat message, or anywhere else.

The snapshot is a read-only image hosted on TradingView’s servers. It does not update as the market moves. This is the fastest option for trade discussions in chat or for posting setups publicly. Anyone can view it without logging into TradingView.

Method 3: Publish a Chart Idea on TradingView

TradingView has a built-in social network where traders publish analysis for others to read. Publishing your chart as an idea makes it permanently shareable, searchable, and linkable.

Steps:

1. Open your chart.
2. Click the “Publish” button in the upper right corner.
3. Add a title, description, and any relevant tags.
4. Choose whether the idea is public or invite-only.
5. Click publish.

Once published, TradingView gives you a direct URL you can share anywhere. Public ideas also appear in TradingView’s idea feed and can be found by other traders searching for analysis on that ticker. This is the best option if you want to build a public track record or share analysis with a broader audience.

Method 4: Share a TradingView Indicator with Friends

If you have built a Pine Script indicator or have access to an invite-only script, you can grant access to specific users without making the script fully public.

Steps:

1. Open the Indicators tab on your chart.
2. Click the “Invite Only” section in the left panel.
3. Find the indicator you want to share access to and click the users icon next to it.
4. Enter the TradingView username of the person you want to invite.
5. Confirm the invite.

The person you invite can then access that indicator from their own TradingView account under the same Invite Only tab. Both parties need TradingView accounts. Note that this grants view and use access to the indicator, not editing access to the underlying Pine Script.

How to Share a TradingView Chart on Mobile

The TradingView mobile app supports sharing, though the interface differs from the desktop version.

For the view-only link on mobile:

1. Open the chart in the TradingView app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu or share icon (varies by Android and iOS).
3. Select “Share chart.”
4. Copy the link or share directly to another app.

For snapshots on mobile, use your phone’s built-in screenshot tool and share the image directly. The dedicated snapshot URL feature that copies a hosted link to clipboard is currently desktop-only.

If you need to set up alerts on TradingView and share the context with a trading partner, the mobile alert system pairs well with the view-only link method: set the alert on desktop, share the link, and your partner can monitor the same chart from their own device.

Free Account Sharing Limitations

Free TradingView accounts can share view-only chart links and take snapshots without restriction. The limitation applies to the recipient: a free-plan user can save only one chart layout at a time, so saving your shared chart would require them to delete any existing saved layout first.

If you are regularly sharing complex setups with multiple indicators and your trading group needs to save and build on those charts, a TradingView free trial is the practical next step. The trial removes layout limits and unlocks additional paid indicators you can share with your group.

FAQ

Can you share TradingView charts for free?

Yes. Both the view-only link method and the snapshot method are available on all TradingView accounts including the free tier. There is no cost to generate a shareable chart link or take a snapshot. The only restriction on free accounts applies to the recipient: a free-plan user can save only one chart layout, so they would need to delete an existing saved layout to keep a copy of what you shared.

How do I share a TradingView chart link?

Open your chart, click the upward arrow icon next to the chart layout name at the top of the screen, toggle “Sharing” to on, then copy the URL from your browser’s address bar. That URL is a live view-only link. The recipient can view everything on your chart; to edit it they need to copy it to their own account first.

Can two people use the same TradingView account?

TradingView accounts are designed for individual use and are not intended to be shared between multiple users simultaneously. If you want to collaborate on chart analysis with another person, use the view-only link or published idea methods rather than sharing login credentials.

How do I export chart data from TradingView?

Click the three-dot menu at the top of your chart and select “Download chart data.” This exports the OHLCV data (open, high, low, close, volume) for the visible chart window as a CSV file. This is a data export rather than a visual share, useful for backtesting or analysis in a spreadsheet.

What is the difference between a TradingView snapshot and a chart link?

A snapshot is a static image captured at a single moment. It does not update and is hosted as an image URL. A chart link is a live interactive version of your chart: the recipient can scroll through history, change the timeframe, and see your indicators in context. Use a snapshot for quick sharing in chat; use a chart link when you want the recipient to explore the chart fully.