Temporary file sharing that cleans up after itself
Every ShareQuik share has an expiry date. After 3 days, or 15 if you extend it, the code stops working and the files are deleted from our servers.
- 100 MB per share
- 8-character code
- 3 days, extendable to 15
- No account
Find
Enter a share code to access shared content.
The 8-character code from the sender: 2 letters, then 6 digits.
Permanent sharing links have a habit of outliving their purpose. A folder link sent once to a contractor can still work years later, long after anyone remembers it exists. Temporary file sharing avoids that by giving every share an end date.
ShareQuik doesn’t offer permanent links at all. Every share is temporary, and you can see exactly when yours expires as soon as the code is generated.
How ShareQuik works
- Step 1
Add files or text
Drop files into the Share panel above, up to 100 MB in total, or paste up to 3,000 words of text.
- Step 2
Generate a share code
Select Generate Code. ShareQuik uploads everything and shows a code like BX678095 that you can copy, text or read out.
- Step 3
The recipient enters the code
On any ShareQuik page they type the code into the Find panel, enter an email address, and download the files.
Why temporary sharing is a good default
Less exposure over time
A code that leaks after the share expires is useless. The shorter the window, the smaller the risk.
No clean-up chores
You never have to go back and revoke old links or empty a shared folder.
Clear deadline for the recipient
Knowing the files disappear in a few days nudges people to download them now.
What happens to a share, step by step
- Created: you upload files or text and get a code. The panel shows the date the share is available until.
- Optionally extended: straight after generating the code, you can add your email address to keep the share for 15 days in total instead of 3.
- Expired: after the expiry time, entering the code tells the recipient the share has expired.
- Deleted: an automatic clean-up job runs every hour and permanently removes expired shares, their files and their text from storage.
Temporary isn’t the same as secret
Expiry limits how long a share can be opened, not who can open it. Until it expires, anyone with the code has access. For confidential files, combine a short-lived share with a password-protected archive, as explained in sending files safely without an account.
Remember too that a recipient who downloaded the files keeps their copy. Expiry removes ShareQuik’s copy, not theirs.
Frequently asked questions
How long do temporary shares last?
3 days by default, or 15 days if you extend the share with your email address right after creating it.
Can I make a share last longer than 15 days?
No. 15 days is the maximum. Upload the files again for a new code if you need more time.
Can I make a share expire sooner?
Not in the current version. Shares can be extended but not shortened or deleted early.
Are the files really deleted after expiry?
Yes. Expired shares, including their files and text, are removed from storage by an automatic job that runs hourly.
Related ShareQuik pages
- Send files without registrationSend or transfer files without registration: no account for you or your recipient. Up to 100 MB with an 8-character code, plus what other services ask of you.
- Share files with a codeUpload files, get a code like BX678095, and let anyone type it on any device to download. Unlike 10-minute pairing codes, it keeps working while you’re offline.
- Share files with a link, or something simplerWant to share files with a link? ShareQuik gives you an 8-character code instead, easier to type and read out. When a code beats a link, and when it doesn’t.
- File sharing made simpleSimple file sharing: upload files or text, get an 8-character code, and anyone with it can download for up to 15 days. Plus which kind of file sharing fits your job.
- Send files online with an 8-character codeSend files online free, in seconds: upload up to 100 MB, get an 8-character code and give it to anyone. No account, no trial and no paid tier.
Create a temporary share
Upload your files and they’ll be gone in 3 days, or 15 if you choose to extend.