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What are link previews in messages?

Why a message that's only a link shows a card with the site's picture, title and address.

When you or a client sends a message that's only a link, Walkies shows a preview card in its place, like Messages on iPhone: the site's picture, the page's title and the website's address.


What it looks like

  • A link on its own: the card takes the place of the message, so you see the preview instead of the link.

  • A link with other text: there's no card. The message shows as usual, with the link underlined so you can tap it.

  • The site's picture fills the top of the card. Under it are the page's title and the website's address, on a color taken from the site.

  • If the site has no picture, the card is smaller, with a globe.

  • If the page has no title, the card shows the website's address.
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When it appears

  • The preview is made once the message is sent. While it loads, a smaller card shows the website's address, then it turns into the full card.

  • If a site doesn't share a preview, the link shows as plain text you can tap.

  • Messages with photos, videos or GIFs don't get a card. Their links can still be tapped.
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Using the card

  • Tap the card to open the link.

  • The card has the same menu as any other message. Copy copies the link.

  • You can't remove a preview from a message.
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Good to know

  • Your client sees the same card in the Walkies Journal app.

  • Walkies makes the preview, so the site isn't visited from your client's phone until they tap the card.

  • It works on every Walkies plan.

  • For tapping links, phone numbers and email addresses, see How do links, phone numbers and emails work in messages?

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