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appdev-admin
5 days agoNew member | Level 1
How Do I Generate a Temporary Link?
Hi, I was hoping to use the /get_temporary_link endpoint to get a signed URL to access another account's file in my browser. The docs say the URL should not be used to display content directly in the browser, was wondering why and hoping for an example of what use case this endpoint would be appropriate for. Thanks!
Hi appdev-admin,
The links returned by /get_temporary_link endpoint are temporary and are not recommended for direct display in the browser because they are designed for short-term use.
This endpoint is commonly used to generate temporary links that can be shared with other users for quick and convenient access to files. It’s a useful feature for scenarios where file sharing needs to be time-limited or access-controlled.
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- DB-DesDropbox Engineer
Hi appdev-admin,
The links returned by /get_temporary_link endpoint are temporary and are not recommended for direct display in the browser because they are designed for short-term use.
This endpoint is commonly used to generate temporary links that can be shared with other users for quick and convenient access to files. It’s a useful feature for scenarios where file sharing needs to be time-limited or access-controlled.
- appdev-adminNew member | Level 1
Thank you!
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