What are Auto-Expiring PDF Links?
Auto-expiring PDF links are secure sharing links that automatically become invalid after a specified period. This feature is essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring that documents are only accessible for a limited time. With MaiPDF, you can set expiration times ranging from minutes to months, giving you complete control over document access.
Enhanced Security
Prevent unauthorized access to your documents after the expiration period
Time Control
Set precise expiration times to match your document's lifecycle
Notifications
Receive alerts when documents are about to expire
How to Create Auto-Expiring PDF Links
- Upload your PDF to MaiPDF's secure platform
- Navigate to the sharing settings
- Enable the expiration feature
- Set your desired expiration time
- Configure additional security options
- Generate and share your secure link
Common Use Cases
Business Documents
Share sensitive business proposals, contracts, or financial reports with time-limited access
- Proposals and quotes
- Financial reports
- Business plans
- Strategic documents
Personal Documents
Share personal documents like tax returns or medical records securely
- Tax documents
- Medical records
- Personal identification
- Legal documents
Educational Materials
Share course materials or research papers with time-limited access
- Course materials
- Research papers
- Study guides
- Exam papers
Benefits of Auto-Expiring Links
Security
- Prevent unauthorized access after expiration
- Protect sensitive information
- Control document lifecycle
- Reduce security risks
Compliance
- Meet data protection regulations
- Maintain document control
- Track document access
- Ensure data privacy
Collaboration
- Share documents securely
- Control access duration
- Manage document versions
- Enable secure collaboration
Best Practices
- Set appropriate expiration times based on document sensitivity
- Combine with other security features for enhanced protection
- Notify recipients about expiration dates
- Monitor document access and usage
- Regularly review and update security settings
- Use descriptive names for shared documents
- Keep track of shared links and their expiration dates
- Consider document retention policies
- Implement access controls for different user groups
- Regularly audit document access and security