diff --git a/commands/preview-group/PreviewCommands.cs b/commands/preview-group/PreviewCommands.cs
index 5bf1586..0b01d52 100644
--- a/commands/preview-group/PreviewCommands.cs
+++ b/commands/preview-group/PreviewCommands.cs
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ await RespondAsync(
                     text:
                     "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n" +
                     "- The link must start with `https://github.com/`.\n" +
-                    "- The link must point to a repository, e.g. `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/BobTheBot`.\n" +
+                    "- The link must point to a ***public*** repository, e.g. `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/BobTheBot`.\n" +
                     "- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)",
                     ephemeral: true);
             }
@@ -68,21 +68,19 @@ public async Task CodePreview([Summary("link", "A GitHub Link to specific lines
         [MessageCommand("Preview Code")]
         public async Task PreviewCodeMessage(IMessage message)
         {
-            string pattern = @"(https?://\S+)|(www\.\S+)";
+            string pattern = @"[_*<]*(https?:\/\/[^\s>_*]+)[_* >]*";
 
             // Create a Regex object with the pattern
             Regex regex = new(pattern);
 
-            // Find all matches in the input string
-            MatchCollection matches = regex.Matches(message.Content);
-
-            if (matches.Count == 0)
+            Match match = regex.Match(message.Content);
+            if (!match.Success)
             {
-                await RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/`.\n- If you preview a link with no line specificaions, Bob will automatically show as many lines as possible from the start.\n- For line specifications, put `#L15` or `#L15-L18` at the end of the link to the file. (see below).\n- If you are sharing a single line it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15`\n- If you are sharing multiple lines it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15-L18`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
+                await RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/`.\n- The link must be for a ***public*** repository.\n- If you preview a link with no line specificaions, Bob will automatically show as many lines as possible from the start.\n- For line specifications, put `#L15` or `#L15-L18` at the end of the link to the file. (see below).\n- If you are sharing a single line it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15`\n- If you are sharing multiple lines it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15-L18`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
             }
             else
             {
-                string link = matches[0].Value;
+                string link = match.Groups[1].Value;
 
                 await CodeReader.Respond(Context.Interaction, link);
             }
@@ -149,7 +147,7 @@ public async Task PullRequestPreview([Summary("link", "A GitHub Link to a specif
             }
             catch
             {
-                await RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/` or `github.com/`.\n- Your link must be to a pull request.\n- A valid link could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/BobTheBot/pull/149`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
+                await RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/` or `github.com/`.\n- The link must be for a ***public*** repository.\n- Your link must be to a pull request.\n- A valid link could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/BobTheBot/pull/149`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
             }
         }
 
@@ -178,7 +176,7 @@ public async Task IssuePreview([Summary("link", "A GitHub Link to a specific iss
             }
             catch
             {
-                await RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/` or `github.com/`.\n- Your link must be to an issue.\n- A valid link could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/BobTheBot/issues/153`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
+                await RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/` or `github.com/`.\n- The link must be for a ***public*** repository.\n- Your link must be to an issue.\n- A valid link could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/BobTheBot/issues/153`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
             }
         }
 
diff --git a/commands/preview-group/helpers/codeReader.cs b/commands/preview-group/helpers/codeReader.cs
index 76cd50a..9fc52fa 100644
--- a/commands/preview-group/helpers/codeReader.cs
+++ b/commands/preview-group/helpers/codeReader.cs
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ public static async Task Respond(SocketInteraction interaction,  string link)
             }
             catch
             {
-                await interaction.RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/`.\n- If you preview a link with no line specificaions, Bob will automatically show as many lines as possible from the start.\n- For line specifications, put `#L15` or `#L15-L18` at the end of the link to the file. (see below).\n- If you are sharing a single line it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15`\n- If you are sharing multiple lines it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15-L18`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
+                await interaction.RespondAsync(text: "❌ Your link is not valid. Here are some things to know: \n- Your link needs to start with `https://github.com/`.\n- The link must be for a ***public*** repository.\n- If you preview a link with no line specifications, Bob will automatically show as many lines as possible from the start.\n- For line specifications, put `#L15` or `#L15-L18` at the end of the link to the file. (see below).\n- If you are sharing a single line it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15`\n- If you are sharing multiple lines it could look like this: `https://github.com/bob-el-bot/website/blob/main/index.html#L15-L18`\n- If you think this is a mistake, let us know here: [Bob's Official Server](https://discord.gg/HvGMRZD8jQ)", ephemeral: true);
             }
         }