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EXPIRING LINK GUIDE

How to Create an Expiring Link

An expiring link is a redirect that remains available until its configured URL expiration time. LinkTimer checks the rule on the server, so automatic expiry does not depend on the recipient's device clock.

What the recipient sees

Before expiry

The recipient sees the destination hostname and can choose whether to continue to the public URL.

At the destination

The original website or file provider controls the content, permissions and availability.

After expiry

The LinkTimer address shows that it is no longer available and does not reveal the destination in page metadata.

Good uses for expiring links

Temporary announcements

End access to a shared campaign or notice after it is no longer relevant.

Time-bound collaboration

Give reviewers a clear period in which to use the shared redirect.

Replace manual cleanup

Let automatic expiry close the redirect, or revoke the link earlier when plans change.

Important limitation

An expiring redirect is not authentication and does not revoke direct access to the original destination URL.

Ready to set an expiry duration?

Paste a public destination, choose the duration and create the temporary LinkTimer address.

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