Expiring Download Links for Client Files: When and How to Use Them

Expiring download links for client files are temporary file sharing links that stop working after a selected delivery window. With Gampi Simple Transfer, service providers can send photos, videos, documents, folders, and archives through a clean client page with expiration, optional password protection, and a simple download path.

Why permanent client links become a problem

Permanent links are convenient at first, but they can quietly turn one finished project into an open-ended access point. The goal is not to make delivery difficult; it is to close the handoff when the client has had a fair chance to download the files.

• Old links get forwarded long after the project is complete.
• Clients may bookmark a delivery page and expect it to work forever.
• Paid or private files can stay reachable beyond the agreed window.
• Teams lose track of which version was actually delivered.
• Support questions appear months later because no one knows whether the link is current.

Where expiring links are useful

• Photographers sending final galleries, RAW files, or event media.
• Agencies delivering campaign exports, brand assets, or client review files.
• Freelancers sending paid deliverables after invoice approval.
• Event teams sharing photo or video packages for a short download window.
• Internal teams sharing temporary files without turning a transfer link into permanent storage.

Expiration works best when it is set before the link is sent, alongside the access type and password decision.

How to set up an expiring link in Gampi

1. Open Simple Transfer and add the client files, folders, or archive.
2. Choose whether the client receives a generated link or an email delivery.
3. Select an expiration window such as 1, 3, 7, 30, 60, or 365 days.
4. Turn on password protection when the files are private, paid, sensitive, or easy to forward.
5. Add a short title and message so the client knows what the package contains.
6. Send the link, then check download activity from the transfer details view when needed.

Before sending checklist

1. Confirm the files are final and named clearly.
2. Pick an expiration window that matches the client deadline.
3. Use a password for private, paid, or sensitive files.
4. Tell the client when the link will expire.
5. Send the password in a separate message for sensitive projects.
6. Open the link in a private browser window and confirm the client path is clear.

A professional handoff gives the client one clear place to open, review, and download the package before the link expires.

What happens after the link expires?

After expiration, the client should no longer treat the link as an active delivery path. Avoid promising that expiration deletes the underlying files unless that behavior is verified for the specific workflow. If a client needs access again, create or resend a current delivery link according to your project policy.

For private projects, pair expiration with password-protected file transfer. For the broader delivery workflow, read client file delivery for photographers.