Shareable Links: Quick Access
Share memories with temporary secure links
Shareable links let you share specific memories or branches without adding someone as full tree member. Generate time-limited links for viewing only. Perfect for sharing memories with friends, distant relatives, or including in printed materials.
📋 How It Works
Generate Link
Memory or branch → Share → "Create Shareable Link". Choose expiration (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, never). Set view-only or allow comments.
Share Link
Copy link and share via email, text, social media, or print in QR code. Anyone with link can access without logging in.
Time-Limited Access
Link expires automatically after chosen duration. Recipients can view during active period. After expiration, link shows "Expired".
Revoke Anytime
Can manually revoke links before expiration. Useful if you change mind or shared accidentally. Immediate revocation.
💡 Use Cases
- •Sharing memories at funerals or memorial services
- •Including QR codes in printed memory books
- •Sharing with friends who aren't family members
- •Temporary access for biography writers or journalists
- •Wedding invitations with engagement story link
- •Holiday cards with family memory link
✨ Pro Tips
- →Use short expiration for sensitive content (1-3 days)
- →Never expire for printed materials (QR codes in books)
- →Track active links in settings to manage what's shared
- →Can password-protect links for extra security
- →Shareable links don't allow editing - viewing/commenting only
- →Consider watermarking photos in shared memories
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can people with shareable links download photos?
Yes, if you allow it. Can disable downloads on link settings. But screenshots always possible - assume content is copyable.
Do shareable links count toward storage limits?
No. Links don't consume additional storage. Just sharing existing content. No limits on number of links.
Can I see who viewed my shareable link?
Yes! View count and timestamps shown. Can see general location (city level) of viewers if enabled.
What if someone shares my link publicly?
Links can be re-shared. Assume anything linked could become public. Only share what you're comfortable with wide audience.
Can shareable link viewers add reactions?
Only if you enable "Allow reactions". Off by default. Comments and reactions require name/email from viewer.
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