Secure download link generation

Purpose

 1.1. Automate secure, expiring download link generation for clients to access high-resolution photography assets.
 1.2. Prevent unauthorized sharing or prolonged access to licensed media through time-bound or access-restricted links.
 1.3. Streamline client delivery workflow, reducing manual labor by triggering link generation post-project completion, invoice payment, or upon file upload approval.
 1.4. Integrate with Digital Asset Management (DAM), CRMs, or file storage to ensure traceability and audit of access logs.
 1.5. Support personalized delivery by embedding watermarking or licensing details per recipient.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. File uploaded to project folder or DAM.
 2.2. Client payment marked as received in invoicing/billing software.
 2.3. Client approval received via email or CRM status update.
 2.4. Scheduled batch processing for bulk deliveries post-shoot.
 2.5. Form submission or intake completion requesting specific content delivery.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Google Drive
  • Share file/folder; configure link expiration via API (`permissions.create`; set `expirationTime`), set view-only.
 3.2. Dropbox
  • `files/get_temporary_link` API; set expiry and track downloads.
 3.3. Box
  • `Create Shared Link` API; configure `unshared_at` parameter for link expiry.
 3.4. OneDrive
  • Graph API: `Create sharing link` with `scope=anonymous`; set `expirationDateTime` property.
 3.5. AWS S3
  • `generatePresignedUrl` (SDK/API); set `Expires` argument to control validity.
 3.6. Azure Blob Storage
  • `generateBlobSASQueryParameters`; set `expiryTime` for link.
 3.7. WeTransfer
  • Pro API: initiate transfer, set link expiry in payload.
 3.8. ShareFile (Citrix)
  • `CreateLink` endpoint, configure `ExpirationDays` property.
 3.9. Adobe Creative Cloud
  • `createSharedLink` API; set expiry controls and enable access logging.
 3.10. SmugMug
  • API to create shareable link with download restrictions and expiry.
 3.11. Backblaze B2
  • Get download authorization token with duration parameter for file link.
 3.12. DigitalOcean Spaces
  • Generate pre-signed URLs (`Expires` property) via S3-compatible API.
 3.13. pCloud
  • Share link API, set expiration and password options.
 3.14. Nextcloud
  • Public link sharing; API to set expiration date and password protection.
 3.15. M-Files
  • Use `CreateShareLink` endpoint with expiry timestamp option.
 3.16. Egnyte
  • `POST /links` API to create expiring file link.
 3.17. Zoho WorkDrive
  • `POST /external-link` with expiry attributes for link.
 3.18. SendSafely
  • Generate secure drop link; set expiry, email notifications.
 3.19. Tresorit
  • API to create shared link; set expiration and download limits.
 3.20. Filestack
  • Use `Security` object with expiry timestamp in transformation or delivery URLs.
 3.21. MediaValet
  • Use `AssetLink` API to generate secure, time-limited download URLs.
 3.22. Hightail
  • `create_shared_link` with expiry option for large file delivery.
 3.23. Digital Asset Management (generic/Headless CMS)
  • Use exposed REST or GraphQL endpoint to generate download link with built-in expiry tokens.
 3.24. Slack
  • Files sharing API; restrict time and revoke access on demand.
 3.25. Zendesk
  • Trigger automation to create and email a restricted access file attachment link post-resolution.

Benefits

 4.1. Ensures only authorized parties access copyrighted content within allowed timeframes.
 4.2. Simplifies compliance with client or agency contract terms for digital delivery.
 4.3. Reduces manual admin by automating the delivery process and access revocation.
 4.4. Offers full audit trail for asset sharing, supporting legal and business continuity.
 4.5. Enhances client experience with fast, secure, and professional-grade downloads.