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Restore or Reactivate Temporary Links

Understand how to reactivate expired temporary links when allowed.

Overview

A temporary link expires automatically when one of its configured conditions is met, such as reaching its expiry date, maximum click limit, or inactivity timeout. Once a link has expired, it is no longer accessible to visitors.

If you need to continue sharing the same destination, you should create a new temporary link with updated expiry settings.

Good to Know:
Temporary links are designed to expire automatically according to their configured rules. If an expired link needs to be shared again, create a new temporary link with the desired security settings.

Why Does a Temporary Link Expire?

A temporary link becomes unavailable as soon as one of its configured expiry conditions is satisfied.

Expiry Condition Description
Expiry Date & Time The configured date and time has been reached.
Maximum Clicks The allowed number of visits has been reached.
Expire After Inactivity The link remained unused for the configured inactivity period.

What to Do When a Link Has Expired

If an expired temporary link is still needed, create a new one using the same destination URL and configure new expiry settings that match your current requirements.

  1. Open the Temporary Link page.
  2. Select the appropriate Short Domain.
  3. Enter the same or a new Destination URL.
  4. Configure the required expiry settings.
  5. Optionally enable password protection.
  6. Click Create Temporary Secure Link.
  7. Share the newly generated temporary link with your recipients.

Review Previous Expiry Settings

Before creating a replacement link, review why the previous one expired so you can choose more suitable settings if necessary.

If the Link Expired Because... Consider
The expiry date was reached. Select a longer availability period.
The maximum click limit was reached. Increase the click limit if more recipients need access.
The inactivity timeout expired. Choose a longer inactivity period if occasional access is expected.

Recommended Replacement Configurations

Scenario Suggested Configuration
Extended Promotion Choose a later expiry date.
Additional Recipients Increase the maximum click limit.
Long-Term Collaboration Use a longer inactivity timeout.
Confidential Documents Enable password protection together with an expiry date.

Best Practices

  • Review the previous expiry settings before creating a replacement link.
  • Choose expiry conditions that match the intended sharing period.
  • Use password protection for sensitive content.
  • Limit maximum clicks only when access should be restricted.
  • Test the new temporary link before distributing it.
  • Replace expired links in emails, documents, or websites if recipients still require access.

Troubleshooting

The temporary link no longer opens

The link has likely expired because one of its configured expiry conditions has been reached. Create a new temporary link if continued access is required.

The link expired sooner than expected

Review whether the expiry date, maximum click limit, or inactivity timeout was reached earlier than anticipated.

Recipients still need access

Create a new temporary link with updated expiry settings and share the new link with your recipients.

How can I prevent future links from expiring too soon?

Select expiry settings that match the expected usage period and consider combining multiple controls only when additional security is required.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reactivate an expired temporary link?

Once a temporary link has expired, create a new temporary link if you need to share the destination again.

Can I use the same destination URL?

Yes. You can create a new temporary link that points to the same destination URL.

Why did my temporary link expire?

It expired because one of its configured conditions, such as the expiry date, maximum click limit, or inactivity timeout, was reached.

Should I use the same expiry settings again?

Review the reason for expiry and adjust the settings if you need the replacement link to remain available for a different period.


Learn More:
Continue with Temporary Link Best Practices to learn how to create secure, reliable, and well-managed temporary links for different use cases.
Tip: Before creating a replacement link, identify why the previous one expired. Adjusting only the necessary setting—such as extending the expiry date or increasing the click limit—helps maintain the right balance between accessibility and security.

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