diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 99442cf..9909abc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ The dev server is pinned to [http://localhost:3020](http://localhost:3020) to av
 
 For a fast portfolio review, the dashboard opens with a **Guided incident replay** rail directly under the header. It turns the surface into a self-explaining demo — a first-run reviewer can follow one incident end to end in well under 90 seconds.
 
+The fastest shareable entry point is [`/cockpit?replay=alibaba-p95&step=0`](https://signalops.cc/cockpit?replay=alibaba-p95&step=0). The home page secondary CTA now opens that guided replay directly instead of sending reviewers to an unframed incident detail first.
+
 1. Pick a scenario — **Alibaba p95 spike**, **FLUX retry storm**, or **Qwen cost bleed**. Each is backed by the existing mock data, not a separate mock.
 2. Step through the rail. Every step drives the real controls (no dead overlay):
    - **Signal detected** — selects the incident and scrolls to the investigation workbench.
@@ -58,6 +60,7 @@ Each step also surfaces a short "technical proof" line calling out what it exerc
 
 - `/` opens the product overview and operating model.
 - `/cockpit` opens the live operations dashboard.
+- `/cockpit?replay=alibaba-p95&step=0` opens the guided replay from the first step.
 - `/incidents/inc_411` opens an incident investigation route.
 
 ## Portfolio Notes
diff --git a/src/components/product-home.tsx b/src/components/product-home.tsx
index 80a0ceb..d576cb1 100644
--- a/src/components/product-home.tsx
+++ b/src/components/product-home.tsx
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ export function ProductHome() {
                 <ArrowRight className="ml-2 size-4" />
               </Link>
               <Link
-                href="/incidents/inc_411"
+                href="/cockpit?replay=alibaba-p95&step=0"
                 className={cn(
                   buttonVariants({ variant: "outline", size: "lg" }),
                   "h-11 rounded-lg border-[var(--border)] bg-white/90 px-5 text-[13px] font-semibold text-[var(--text)] shadow-sm hover:bg-white",
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ export function ProductHome() {
                 <span className="mr-2 grid size-5 place-items-center rounded-full border border-[var(--border)] text-[var(--accent)]">
                   <Play className="size-3 fill-current" />
                 </span>
-                See it in action
+                Watch guided replay
               </Link>
             </motion.div>
             <motion.div variants={itemVariants} className="mt-14">