Sharing a file with a link

Create a share link, optionally protect it with a password, set an expiry, and limit views.

3 min readUpdated May 20, 2026
  1. Right-click a file (or long-press on iOS) and choose Share.
  2. Pick the link's settings:
    • Password — optional. We hash it with bcrypt so brute-force takes months even on dedicated hardware.
    • Expires in — default 7 days. Anywhere from 1 hour to never.
    • Max views — optional. After the cap, the link returns a 404.
  3. Click Create link and copy it. That's it.

Revoking or editing a link

Go to the dashboard sidebar → Shared. Each active link shows its expiry, view count, and a Revoke button. Revocation is instant — the next visitor sees a 404.

Want to share with a specific person inside a workspace? Use Invite to workspace instead of a public share link. See the Workspaces & teams section.

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