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Public Links ​

Public links let you share documents and collections with anyone, even if they don't have an Ente account. Recipients can view the content in their web browser.

How it works ​

When you create a public link:

  1. A unique URL is generated containing the decryption key
  2. Anyone with the link can view the content in their browser
  3. The key is in the URL fragment and never sent to Ente's servers
  4. No Ente account is required to view the content

For a document ​

  1. Open the document
  2. Tap the share button
  3. Select Create public link
  4. Configure link options (optional)
  5. Tap Create link
  6. Copy and share the link

For a collection ​

  1. Open the collection
  2. Tap the share button
  3. Select Create public link
  4. Configure link options (optional)
  5. Tap Create link
  6. Copy and share the link

Password protection ​

Add a password that recipients must enter to view the content:

  1. When creating or editing a link, tap Add password
  2. Enter a password
  3. Share the password separately from the link

Set the link to automatically expire:

  1. When creating or editing a link, tap Set expiration
  2. Choose an expiration time
  3. After expiration, the link will no longer work

Device limit ​

Limit how many devices can access the link:

  1. When creating or editing a link, tap Device limit
  2. Set the maximum number of devices

Allow downloads ​

Control whether viewers can download the shared content:

  1. When creating or editing a link, find the Allow downloads toggle
  2. Enable to allow downloads, disable to view-only

When downloads are disabled, viewers can only view content in their browser.

  1. Open the document or collection
  2. Tap the share button
  3. View all active public links
  1. Open the shared document or collection
  2. Tap the share button
  3. Tap the link you want to edit
  4. Modify settings
  5. Tap Save
  1. Open the shared document or collection
  2. Tap the share button
  3. Tap the link you want to revoke
  4. Select Delete link
  5. Confirm deletion

The link will immediately stop working.

Security considerations ​

  • Anyone with the link can view the content
  • Links can be forwarded to others
  • Use passwords for sensitive information
  • Set expiration dates when appropriate
  • Revoke links when no longer needed

Public links open in a web browser. The viewer can:

  • View the shared content
  • Download the content (if allowed)
  • Access on any device with a browser

No Ente app or account is required.