Updated June 12, 2026
Temporary PDF share link with a clear expiration window
Create a short-lived PDF share link for drafts, previews, and handoffs that should not stay available forever.
Some PDF links should be useful for a moment and then disappear from public access. CueSlate is built for lightweight PDF handoffs where free links expire after a limited retention window and the owner can delete the share earlier.
When a temporary PDF link helps
Use a temporary PDF share link for drafts, event handouts, customer previews, internal reviews, and meeting materials that do not need to remain online indefinitely.
- Create the link before or after the PDF is uploaded.
- Use the same URL while replacing the attached PDF.
- Delete the share when the handoff is finished.
How expiration should be communicated
Recipients should understand that the link is for a limited handoff, not permanent file storage. CueSlate keeps free links for 7 days after creation, and the owner can remove the link and stored file from the workspace.
What a temporary link does not replace
A temporary PDF link is not a records system, a legal archive, or a long-term storage folder. Use it when the goal is a focused public viewing window rather than durable document management.
Common questions
Can people open this PDF link without a CueSlate account?
Yes. Recipients can open the public share link in a browser without a CueSlate account. The owner manages PDF upload, replacement, and deletion from a private workspace.
What changes when I use CueSlate for Temporary PDF share link with a clear expiration window?
Create a short-lived PDF share link for drafts, previews, and handoffs that should not stay available forever. The URL can stay the same while the owner uploads or replaces the PDF later, so already-sent emails and meeting notes do not need a corrected link.
Does turning off downloads fully protect the PDF?
Disabling downloads reduces direct download and unnecessary file handoff paths, and keeps browser viewing first. Documents that require screenshot or external copy controls should use separate access policies too.
Create a short-lived PDF handoff
Use one stable link for the current document, then let the share window close.
Create temporary link