Overview

The Expire After Inactivity feature automatically disables a temporary link if it has not been visited for a specified period of time. Unlike an expiry date, inactivity expiry depends on link usage rather than a fixed schedule.

This feature is useful for temporary customer access, shared resources, project documents, and links that should remain active only while they continue to be used.

How Inactivity Expiry Works

When you specify an inactivity period, SPRL monitors the time since the link was last accessed. If the link is not visited during that period, it automatically expires.

Steps to Configure Inactivity Expiry

1. Open the Temporary Link page.
2. Select the desired Short Domain.
3. Enter the Destination URL.
4. Configure optional settings such as Nested Route or Slug Type.
5. Locate the Expire After Inactivity field.
6. Enter the inactivity period in minutes.
7. Configure any additional expiry conditions if required.
8. Click Create Temporary Secure Link.

Example Configurations

Common Use Cases

Combining Inactivity Expiry with Other Features

When Does the Timer Reset?

The inactivity timer restarts whenever the temporary link is successfully accessed. As long as visitors continue using the link within the configured inactivity period, it remains active.

Best Practices

• Use shorter inactivity periods for confidential content.
• Combine inactivity expiry with an expiry date for additional protection.
• Enable password protection when sharing sensitive information.
• Select an inactivity period that matches how frequently recipients are expected to access the link.
• Test your temporary link before distributing it.
• Review all expiry conditions before creating the link.

Troubleshooting

The link expired even though the expiry date has not been reached

The configured inactivity period may have been exceeded. Temporary links expire as soon as any configured expiry condition is met.

The link remains active

If visitors continue accessing the link within the configured inactivity period, the timer resets after each successful visit.

Can I use inactivity expiry without an expiry date?

Yes. Inactivity expiry can be used on its own or together with other temporary link controls.

Can inactivity expiry be combined with maximum clicks?

Yes. Multiple expiry conditions can be applied to the same temporary link.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is inactivity expiry?

It automatically expires a temporary link after it has remained unused for the configured period.

Does every visit reset the timer?

Yes. Each successful visit restarts the inactivity countdown.

Can I combine inactivity expiry with password protection?

Yes. Password protection works alongside inactivity expiry and other temporary link controls.

What happens after the inactivity period is exceeded?

The temporary link automatically expires and can no longer be used to access the destination URL.