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How LendAFile room expiration works.

Understand temporary room expiry, automatic deletion, reservation time, and why LendAFile is not permanent storage.

Direct answer

Expiration Policies

LendAFile rooms are intentionally temporary. When the selected reservation time ends, the room and stored content are removed so the service stays focused on short-term sharing.

Best for

Common use cases

Automatic expiry

Use a short-lived LendAFile room when this content needs fast access and automatic expiry.

Temporary storage

Use a short-lived LendAFile room when this content needs fast access and automatic expiry.

Download reminders

Use a short-lived LendAFile room when this content needs fast access and automatic expiry.

Room cleanup

Use a short-lived LendAFile room when this content needs fast access and automatic expiry.

How it works

Create, share, expire

Create a room

Pick a room code, room title, and reservation time.

Add content

Upload files, save notes, and keep everything in one temporary place.

Share access

Send the room code and remind recipients to download important files before expiry.

What happens when a room expires?

The room, uploaded files, and saved text entries are removed.

Can expired files be recovered?

No. Keep a separate copy of anything important before the room expires.