Timed File Expiry

What Is Timed File Expiry?

Timed file expiry lets you set an auto-destruct date on individual files. When the date arrives, the encrypted blob is permanently deleted from storage — not just hidden or archived, but actually destroyed.

How to Use It

When uploading a file, you can set an expiry date. Files with an expiry show a countdown badge in the file list:

• Amber badge — more than 3 days remaining.
• Red badge — less than 3 days remaining.

Once the expiry date passes, a background process permanently deletes the file.

Use Cases

• Upload a contract, set it to delete in 90 days after the deal closes.
• Store temporary credentials, set them to expire in 24 hours.
• Share sensitive documents with a time limit — even if you forget to delete them manually.

Important Notes

• Expiry deletion is permanent and irreversible.
• The expiry process runs daily. Files may persist for up to 24 hours past their expiry date.
• Expired files' share links also stop working.