LendAFile guide

Privacy-focused sharing for short-term files.

Use temporary rooms, room codes, expiry, and optional special questions to reduce unnecessary long-term file exposure.

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Privacy-Focused Temporary File Sharing

Privacy-focused sharing starts by limiting access and storage time. LendAFile helps by making rooms temporary and accessible by code instead of requiring public permanent folders.

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Best for

Common use cases

Short-lived access

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

Optional question protection

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

No account setup

Create a short-lived LendAFile room for no account setup when recipients need fast access, shared context, and automatic expiry.

Automatic cleanup

Create a short-lived LendAFile room for automatic cleanup 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.

Is temporary sharing better for privacy?

It can reduce long-term exposure because files are removed after expiry, but users should still avoid sharing material that violates policies or laws.

Can I add extra access protection?

Yes. Add a special question and answer when creating the room.