LendAFile guide

How to share files online with a room code.

Learn how to create a temporary room, upload files, add notes, and share a room code online.

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How to Share Files Online

The simplest way to share files online is to create a temporary space, upload the files, and give access only to the people who need them. LendAFile does that with room codes.

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Common use cases

Create a room

Create a short-lived LendAFile room for create a room when recipients need fast access, shared context, and automatic expiry.

Upload files or notes

Create a short-lived LendAFile room for upload files or notes when recipients need fast access, shared context, and automatic expiry.

Share the code

Create a short-lived LendAFile room for share the code when recipients need fast access, shared context, and automatic expiry.

Download before expiry

Create a short-lived LendAFile room for download before expiry when recipients need fast access, shared context, 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.

How do I share files online?

Create a LendAFile room, upload files, and send the room code to your recipient.

What happens after expiry?

The room and stored content are removed automatically.