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Sharing Files with Public Links

Last updated Apr 25, 2026

Public share links let clients send files to anyone — recipients don't need an account. Links can be password-protected, set to expire on a date, or capped to a download count.

Creating a share link

  1. Go to My Files, right-click a file (or click the "..." button) and select Share
  2. Optionally set:
    • Password — recipient must enter it before downloading
    • Expiration date — link stops working after this date
    • Download limit — link stops working after X downloads
  3. Click Create Link
  4. Copy the URL and send it to anyone

Managing share links

Go to Shared Links in the sidebar. Each link shows:

  • The file name
  • Status badges (Active, Expired, Password-protected, etc.)
  • Download count

Action buttons per link:

  • Copy — copy the link URL to clipboard
  • Edit — change the password, expiration, or download limit
  • Revoke — permanently deactivate the link (cannot be reactivated — create a new one if needed)

What the recipient sees

  1. They open the link in their browser (no account needed)
  2. If password-protected, they enter the password first
  3. They click Download to get the file
  4. If the link is expired, revoked, or maxed out, they see an error message — not the file

Tips

  • Always password-protect sensitive files. Anyone with the URL can otherwise download them.
  • Set expiration dates on time-sensitive content — invoices, drafts, contracts. Don't leave links live forever.
  • Use download limits for paid content. If a customer paid for one download, set the cap to 1 to prevent re-sharing.
  • Revoke unused links periodically — if nobody downloaded it within a week, revoke it. Reduces leak surface.