Share a file. Keep control.
Send a link instead of an attachment. Choose how long it lasts, add a password if you need one, and revoke it when the job is done.
Learn more →Link expiry
Links that end when the job does
Every sharing link has an end date. Choose anything from 1 to 30 days, so old links do not quietly stay live for years.
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The problem
Why it matters
The riskiest links are the ones everybody has forgotten about. A permanent link in an old email thread can still open a sensitive document long after the project closed. Requiring an expiry date removes that loose end by default.
How it works
Step by step
- 1
Pick a sensible window
Choose a day or two for a sensitive document, or up to 30 days for a longer review.
- 2
Share as normal
The recipient sees the filename and the date the link expires.
- 3
It stops by itself
Once the date passes, the link shows an unavailable message and no longer gives access to the file.
- 4
Need longer?
Create a new link when the first has ended. The file itself is unaffected.
What's covered
Everything link expiry includes
- Mandatory expiry on every link
- 1 to 30 day range
- Expiry shown to the recipient
- Expired links automatically cleared
- The file stays safely in your workspace
Where it helps
Typical uses
- A quote valid for two weeks
- Tender documents for a set review period
- Payroll paperwork for one quick handover
- Event materials before the day
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a link that never expires?
No. Every link has an end date of up to 30 days, by design.
Does expiry delete the file?
No. Only the link ends. The file stays in your workspace.
Can I end a link early?
Yes. Revoke it from the Shared links page at any time.
Related
Related pages
Turn off a link in one click
Sent it to the wrong person? Project finished early? See every live link in one place and switch off any of them straight away.
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