Sharing Methods
The Vault has a comprehensive sharing system with three approaches: share links, email invites, and public access.Opening the Share Dialog
- Right-click a file, then Share, or
- Select a file and click Share in the detail panel
Links Tab
Create shareable URLs with granular controls.Creating a Share Link
Set permission level
Choose what recipients can do:
- Can view — Read-only access
- Can download — View and download the file
- Can comment — View and leave comments
- Can edit — Full read/write access
Set expiry
Choose when the link expires:
- No expiry — Link works indefinitely
- 1 day — Expires after 24 hours
- 7 days — Expires after one week
- 30 days — Expires after one month
- Custom date — Pick a specific expiration date
Optional: Set limits
- Max downloads — Limit total downloads (leave blank for unlimited)
- Password — Require a password to access (leave blank for none)
Optional: Toggle features
- Allow download — Whether recipients can download
- Allow comments — Whether recipients can comment
Managing Existing Links
Active share links display with badges:| Badge | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Expired | Red | Link has passed its expiry date |
| Revoked | Gray | Link was manually disabled |
| Password | Amber | Link requires a password |
- Copy — Copy the link URL
- Revoke — Disable the link (cannot be undone)
- Delete — Remove the link entirely
People Tab
Share directly with team members via email.Sending Invites
Add recipients
Type email addresses. Press Enter or comma to add each one. Click “Add another…” for more.
Managing Access
The People tab lists everyone with access:- Name and email
- Permission level
- Expiry date (if set)
- Revoke — Remove their access
- Remove — Delete the share entirely
Settings Tab
Visibility
Toggle between Public and Private:- Public — Anyone with the URL can access (a public URL is generated)
- Private — Only people you explicitly share with can access
Access Summary
Quick stats showing:- Active links — Number of active share links
- People invited — Number of email invites
- Total views — How many times the file has been accessed
Danger Zone
Revoke all access — Immediately disables all share links and removes all people’s access. Cannot be undone.Vault-Level Sharing
Entire vaults can be shared:- Hover over a vault in the sidebar
- Click the three-dot menu
- Select Share vault or Manage members