Share links
Every upload generates a unique share link. Anyone with the link can download the file — no account required.
Link format
All uploads produce a single, clean link format:
https://payaion.com/d/abc123xyz789The hash is randomly generated and unique to each upload. The same format is used for web and API uploads.
Link lifetime & availability
A link lives exactly as long as the file behind it, so how long you get depends on the account that uploaded it:
- Guest upload — 24 hours
- Basic account — 30 days
- Pro account — while your subscription stays active
See Limits & Quotas for the full table. Within that window:
- Unlimited downloads — Recipients can download as many times as they like
- No download tracking — We don't track who opens the link or downloads the file
- Automatic cleanup — Once expired, the file is deleted from storage and the link stops working
Recipient experience
When someone opens your share link, they see:
- File name and size
- Upload date and expiration time
- Download button (one click, no account)
- File type icon (document, image, or generic file)
The download starts immediately when they click the button. No waiting, no ads, no sign-up walls.
Sharing tips
- Copy the link and send it via any channel (chat, email, SMS)
- Links work on any device and browser
- Recipients don't need an account or wallet
- Add a password at upload time if the link might end up somewhere public
Manual deletion
With a dashboard account, you can delete uploads before they expire. This immediately invalidates the share link and removes the file from the storage network.
Agents can also delete uploads programmatically via the delete endpoint.