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Can some tell me if I make a link, will it expire, does it have a limit on how long it stays valid.


I want to make a permanent link for as long as I scribe.


I have seen some forum answers from box, but not one that confirms this.

Hi there, 


Welcome to Box Community and glad to help! 


Please note that your shared link will remain unless an expiration date is configured. 


To set an expiration date on a shared link


  1. In the Share window, click Link Settings. The Shared Link Settings window opens.

  2. Under Link Expiration, click Disable Shared Link on. The Choose Date box displays.

  3. Click the calendar icon and then locate and click the date you want.

  4. Click Save.

When you place an expiration date on a shared link, the file or folder to which the link goes displays throughout the Box interface with a small red clock icon.


If you wanted to keep your shared link permanent, there's no need to set an expiration date. 


Hope it helps! 


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