Host PDF Online & Control Access

Upload your PDF, set link restrictions, and share with complete control over who can view, download, or print your document.

Upload & Configure

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Upload Your PDF

Visit maipdf.com and drag your PDF file onto the upload area. A unique sharing link is generated immediately after upload completes.

No registration required Any file size
2

Configure Link Restrictions

Set any combination of these controls:

Expiration Date — auto-disable after a specific date
View Limit — max number of opens allowed
Download Prevention — view-only mode
Print Restrictions — disable printing
Password — require password to view
Watermark — viewer identity overlay
3

Share & Monitor

Copy the secure link or download the QR code. Share via email, messaging, or embed on a website. Use the analytics dashboard to monitor who accessed your document, when, and from where.

Link QR Code Analytics

Access Control Workflow

flowchart LR A[Upload PDF] --> B[Configure Restrictions] B --> C[Generate Secure Link] C --> D[Share with Recipients] D --> E{Recipient Access} E -->|Password OK| F[View PDF] E -->|Password Fail| G[Access Denied] E -->|Limit Reached| H[Link Expired] E -->|Date Passed| H F --> I[Analytics Logged] I --> J{Need Updates?} J -->|Replace PDF| K[Same Link, New File] J -->|Revoke| L[Instant Disable] J -->|Continue| I style A fill:#2563eb,stroke:#1e3a8a,color:#fff style F fill:#059669,stroke:#047857,color:#fff style G fill:#dc2626,stroke:#b91c1c,color:#fff style H fill:#dc2626,stroke:#b91c1c,color:#fff

Key Advantages

Security

End-to-end encryption protects your files in transit and at rest.

Flexibility

Customize access settings for each document individually.

Ease of Use

No software installation. Fully online, works in any browser.

Update in Place

Replace PDF content without generating a new link.

Frequently Asked Questions

After uploading your PDF, use the security settings to set an expiry date. Once the date passes, the link automatically becomes inaccessible to all recipients.

Yes. Set a view limit (e.g., 5 views) in access control settings. After the limit is reached, the link expires automatically.

Enable the "Prevent Download" option in security settings. Recipients can view the PDF in their browser but cannot save it locally.

Yes. Use the control code to replace the file. The sharing link and QR code stay the same — recipients see the updated version automatically.

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Updated MaiPDF protection path

Use Online Cloud Sharing for speed; use MaiPDF App DRM when screenshots, forwarding, or device access matter

SendPDFOnline pages now describe MaiPDF as a two-level product family: Online Cloud Sharing creates quick browser links and QR codes, while the MaiPDF App creates protected .maipdf packages for sensitive PDFs that need App DRM controls.

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