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🔗 Internal and External Links

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In B2DROP, you can share files or folders either internally (with specific users) or externally (via public link).

You can choose between:

  • 🌍 External Link (Public Link)
    Anyone with the link can access the file or folder — no login required.

  • 🧑‍💼 Internal Link
    Only B2DROP users with access permissions can open the file or folder.

⚠️ Caution when using public links:
Public links can be accessed by anyone who has the URL.
To protect your data: - Always set a password - Define an expiration date - Prefer internal links when possible

🧭 Understanding the Sharing Options

The sharing panel in B2DROP provides access to different link types and their configurations:

Link options panel
Figure 1: Internal and External Links in B2DROP.

These links can be shared with people outside of B2DROP.

Key Features:

  • Public link icon shows the item is shared externally.
  • Three-dot menu lets you configure advanced options.
  • You can assign a custom label to identify the link.
  • Override an existing public link with a new one.
  • Unshare the file or folder to delete the public link.

When creating a public link, you can:

  • 🚫 Hide download — disable file downloading
  • 🔐 Password protect — require a password to access
  • ⏳ Set expiration date — auto-disable after a chosen date
  • 💬 Note to recipient — add a message to provide context
  • ➕ Add another link — create multiple links for the same item

Internal links are ideal for secure sharing within the B2DROP platform.

  • ✅ Only accessible to B2DROP users with the right permissions
  • 🛠️ If OnlyOffice is enabled, users can collaboratively edit shared documents

🧠 Best practice:
Use internal links whenever possible to maintain control and traceability of your shared content.