Sharing

Stashii has two sharing modes: public link sharing (anyone with the link can view) and People invite sharing (restricted to specific contacts). You can share files, folders, and collections.

Share with a Public Link

Use public links when anyone who receives the link should be able to view the content.

On web:

1. Select a file or folder in Library.
2. Click Share.
3. Choose Public Link.
4. Toggle public sharing on.
5. Copy the generated link.
6. Send the link to anyone.

On mobile:

1. Long-press an item, or open it and tap the share action.
2. Choose Share Public.
3. Toggle public sharing on.
4. Copy the link.

Public Link Behavior

• Links expire after 90 days by default.
• Expired links can be renewed from the Share modal.
• You can disable a link at any time to revoke access instantly.

Share with People

Use People sharing when access should be restricted to specific contacts you control.

On web:

1. Select a file, folder, or collection.
2. Click Share.
3. Choose People.
4. Select one or more contacts from your People list.
5. Optionally enable Allow Comments so recipients can leave feedback.
6. Click Send — each contact receives an email with access instructions.

On mobile:

1. Open the item and tap the share action.
2. Choose Share with People.
3. Select contacts.
4. Send the invite.

Contacts must have an email address to receive invites. Add contacts in [People](./people.md) first.

Revoke Access

1. Open the Share modal on the shared item.
2. For public links — toggle sharing off or click Disable Link.
3. For People shares — remove individual contacts from the access list.

Revocation takes effect immediately.

Recipient Experience

When someone opens a shared link or invite, they see:

1. A shared page with the media you selected.
2. Previews for images, videos, and documents.
3. A Download button (if downloads are allowed).
4. A comment section (if comments are enabled for People shares).
5. Folder shares display the folder structure so recipients can browse contents.

Some shares may require email verification before the content opens.

Sharing vs Project Collaboration

• Sharing gives view access to specific files or folders. Recipients see a read-only shared page.
• Project collaboration gives ongoing access to a full project workspace where collaborators can add, organize, and manage media.

These are independent — sharing a project item does not create a public link for the project itself. See [Projects](./projects.md) for collaboration details.