2 GB per file and 10 GB combined when the hosting environment and available storage support it.
Temporary file sharing that expires automatically.
Share files temporarily with an expiring LendAFile Room or Quick Share link. No account is required, and stored content is removed after expiry.
Direct answer
What is temporary file sharing?
Temporary file sharing makes uploaded content available for a defined transfer window instead of treating it as permanent cloud storage. With LendAFile, you can use a collaborative Room, a Quick Share download link, or a Quick Request upload link, then download what matters before the selected expiry and any applicable renewal window end.
Key limits and access model
Free rooms can use retention windows up to 2 hours; premium time is billed hourly.
No LendAFile account or email registration is required, although participants enter a display name when creating or joining a room.
Common use cases
Send drafts, exports, or review packets through one room code, then let the room close after the handoff window.
Collect diagnostic files and notes in one short-lived room so support teams can download evidence before expiry.
Share media batches for a temporary collection period without creating a permanent shared folder.
Give students or classmates one room code for slides, worksheets, project files, and quick notes.
Choose a Room, Quick Share, or Quick Request
Use a Room for two-way collaboration with files and notes, Quick Share for one temporary download link or QR code, and Quick Request when another person should upload into your protected temporary Room.
How does a temporary file upload work?
Choose the workflow and time you need, select or drag in one or more files, and wait for the upload to finish. Share the room code or temporary link only after the required files appear in the result.
Temporary sharing reduces long-lived links
A temporary file link is useful when the file has a short purpose: a client review, a classroom handoff, a support ticket, or a one-time media delivery. LendAFile puts the files and notes inside a room that exists for the selected reservation window, so recipients know there is a deadline and creators do not need to manage an old folder later.
Room codes keep the workflow simple
Instead of inviting users by email or asking everyone to create accounts, the creator shares one room code. Anyone with the code can join while the room is active. Optional password protection can add another access step.
Expiry is part of the product behavior
The room is not a backup, archive, or permanent cloud drive. Free-room content is removed when its time ends. Premium rooms receive a protected renewal window equal to 10% of the reserved duration; if the room is not renewed, its files and notes are removed when that window ends.
When temporary upload is not the right choice
Use permanent cloud storage or an approved records system when you need version history, long-term retention, regulated data controls, or guaranteed archival access. A room code is a shared access credential, and recipients can copy files while the room is active.
Create, share, expire
Pick a room code, room title, and reservation time.
Upload files, save notes, and keep everything in one temporary place.
Send the room code and remind recipients to download important files before expiry.
What is a temporary file upload?
A temporary file upload is an online upload intended to remain available only for a limited transfer or collaboration window rather than permanent storage.
Do LendAFile rooms expire automatically?
Yes. Free-room content is removed at expiry. Premium rooms have a protected renewal window equal to 10% of their reserved duration before final removal.
Is LendAFile a free temporary file sharing site?
LendAFile offers temporary rooms that can be reserved for up to 2 hours at no charge. Premium room time is available by the hour.
Does LendAFile support expiring or self-deleting file sharing?
Yes. A room and its stored files and notes are removed automatically after the selected reservation time and any applicable premium renewal window end.
How large can a temporary upload be?
Each file can be up to 2 GB, while a multi-file selection can total up to 10 GB. The usable limit also depends on the hosting environment, storage, and connection stability.
Try it now
Ready to start sharing?
Create a temporary room without an account, add files or notes, and share one room code.