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Managing shared links on PennBox

Learn how to identify expired links in PennBox and how to manage your shared links.

Content with an expiring link will be marked with the following icons:

A screenshot showing an example of the icons mentioned. The icons are a paperclip next to a clock highlighted in red

For help creating a shared link, go to Creating Shared Links on the Box Support website.

While in the shared link dialog box, click on Invited people only

A screenshot that shows where to locate the Invited people only text mentioned.

Select the desired option from the dropdown

 People with the link, People in your company, and Invited people only.

Note: Choosing “People with the link” will open your content up to the public and is not secure.

While in the shared link dialog box, click Link Settings

A screenshot highlighting where to locate the Link Settings text mentioned.

Click the calendar icon

A screenshot of a link settings Description automatically generated.

Select the desired expiration date

Click Save

A screenshot showing a calendar and highlighting the save button mentioned.

While in the Shared Link Settings dialog box, uncheck the Link Expiration checkbox

Click Save

A screenshot highlighting the checkbox and save button mentioned.

While in the shared link dialog box, move the Shared Link toggle to the off position

A screenshot highlighting the position of the shared link toggle mentioned.

Click Okay

A screenshot highlighting the Okay button in the remove shared link dialog box.