Share Link that Expires with Preview only access
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Is there a way to create a shared link that expires on a set date restricted to preview only access. The interface for sending an invite and sending a shared link seem to be separated and I cannot tell if my decision to restrict to preview only applies to the shared link I am creating or just if I invite to the folder without the link
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Hi Sean,
Welcome to Box Community and glad to assist!
Essentially, shared link is meant to allow your colleagues to preview your Box contents. (With or without Box login depending on your shared link access).
If you plan to create a shared link so your colleagues could only preview your contents and yet setup an expiration date. Here's what you can do.
Creating a link to share:
- In your Box files view, hover your cursor over the row of the file or folder you wish to share.
- On the right, click (Create and) Copy Shared Link ().
The Shared Link window opens. The link automatically copies to your clipboard.
That's it. You can now paste that link into the app of your choice -- email, messaging, and so on -- to share your content.
Note
By default, shared links are disabled. If you share a link to a file or folder by clicking the Share button, or via the More Options menu (… ) > Share, you must manually enable and then copy the link. Only if you click the link icon () does Box automatically enable the link and copy it to your clipboard.
To set an expiration date on a shared link
- In the Share window, click Link Settings. The Shared Link Settings window opens.
- Under Link Expiration, click Disable Shared Link on. The Choose Date box displays.
- Click the calendar icon and then locate and click the date you want.
- Click Save.
When you place an expiration date on a shared link, the file or folder to which the link goes displays throughout the Box interface with a small red clock icon.
Thanks for posting!
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