How to Cancel Shared Links in TeraBox
TeraBox is a cloud storage service that allows users to store files across several apps. It also generates shareable links for easy sharing of files or folders. At one point, a user may wish to cancel a shared link for security, private needs, or organizing reasons. Well, do not worry since there are ways to withdraw or remove a shared link via TeraBox in just a few steps.
How To Delete a Shared Link from TeraBox
- Steps to cancel a shared link in TeraBox
- Step 1: Login into your TeraBox account
- Open the website of TeraBox or launch the TeraBox app on your mobile.
- Login to your account using your username and password. If you haven’t created an account yet, create one now.
- Step 2: Go to ‘My Files’
- Log on to the “My Files” section of the TeraBox account, where all your uploaded content is stored.
- View the list of files and folders in this section
- 3. Locate Shared File/Folder
- Scroll through your files and view the file or folder you have shared using its link.
- Files or folders that have an active shareable link will have a “shared” icon or a link symbol.
- 4. Select the Three Dots to get more options
- Three dots should appear next to the shared file or folder. On those dots, you should see a “More options.” Click on it and pull it down.
- 5. Select ‘Manage Sharing’
- From there, click on “Manage Sharing” from the dropdown menu. This takes you directly to the sharing settings for the file or folder.
- 6. Find the Shared Link
- Under the “Manage Sharing” section, you’ll find how many active shared links are presently active for the file or folder.
- Add any settings that include a password or expiration date.
- 7. Delete Shared Link
- The “Cancel” or “Remove” button should be found on the side of the shared link.
- Click the “Cancel” button to remove the connection.
- 8. Confirm Action
- You will be prompted by a confirming pop-up question asking if you would like to cancel the shared link.
- Click “Yes” or “OK” to confirm your action.
- 9. Verify That the Link Was Cancelled
- Once you deactivate the link, it will no longer be valid. Just go back to the “Manage Sharing” section and you’ll see that the link is no longer appearing active.
- You can also try clicking the link and check if it still works.
Bonus Tips
- Create a New Shared Link. If you cancel a shared link, but then change your mind and want to share the file or folder, you can go back into “Manage Sharing” and easily generate a new link.
- Password Protection. If you need more security, you could add password protection to your shared links. Canceling a link will remove password protection and no longer apply.
- Expiry Date of Links: TeraBox provides the facility of the expiry date of shared links. This feature is very useful for temporary sharing purposes. If you forget to remove the given link, then it will automatically expire after a date set with it.
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Conclusion
Cancelling Shared Links in TeraBox makes it easy and effective to control the privacy and safety of your files. You may wish to withdraw access to shared content or just allow only the right people to view your files- whatever is your requirement, TeraBox gives you complete control over your shared links. Follow the easy steps listed above to manage your shared files with confidence.
