> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.staccshare.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Share Link Permissions: Control What Recipients Can Do

> Set view-only or view-and-download permissions on StaccShare links to control exactly what recipients can do with your shared files.

Every share link in StaccShare has a permission level that controls what the recipient can do when they open the link. Whether you're sharing a draft for review or delivering a final asset, permissions ensure your content is accessed in exactly the way you intend.

## Available permission levels

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="View only" icon="eye">
    Recipients can preview the file directly in their browser but cannot download it. Use this for reviewing drafts, sharing sensitive documents, or any situation where you want to control distribution of the original file.
  </Card>

  <Card title="View + Download" icon="arrow-down-to-line">
    Recipients can preview the file and download the original at full quality. Use this when delivering final assets, such as completed designs, video exports, or documents the recipient needs to keep.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Setting permissions

**When creating a share link**, select the permission level in the Share dialog before clicking **Create share link**. The default is **View only** — switch to **View + Download** if the recipient needs to save the file.

**To change permissions on an existing link:**

1. Open the [Shares dashboard](/sharing/share-links).
2. Click the **⋮** menu on the share you want to update.
3. Select **Edit**.
4. Update the permission level.
5. Click **Save**.

Changes take effect immediately. The link URL does not change.

## Password protection

<Note>
  Password-protected links are only available on Pro and Team plans.
</Note>

For an extra layer of security, add a password to any share link. Recipients must enter the correct password before they can view the share page.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Setting a password">
    1. Open the Share dialog for the file or collection.
    2. Toggle on **Password protection**.
    3. Enter the password you want recipients to use.
    4. Click **Create share link**.

    Share the password with your recipient separately — StaccShare does not send it automatically.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Changing a password">
    1. Open the [Shares dashboard](/sharing/share-links).
    2. Click the **⋮** menu on the share.
    3. Select **Edit**.
    4. Update the password in the **Password protection** field.
    5. Click **Save**.

    The new password takes effect immediately. Anyone who had the old password will need the new one to access the link.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Who can access your links

<Accordion title="Public links (default)">
  By default, share links are public — anyone who has the URL can open the share page. There is no login or sign-up required for recipients.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Password-protected links (Pro and Team)">
  Adding a password restricts the share page to recipients who know the password. The URL alone is not enough to gain access.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Revoking a link">
  Revoking a link immediately denies access to anyone who has the URL, whether or not they had previously opened it. See [Manage Share Links](/sharing/share-links) for instructions.
</Accordion>

<Tip>
  For internal collaboration where only your team members should access content, use a **Workspace** rather than a share link. Workspaces require team membership to access. [Learn about Workspaces](/workspaces/overview).
</Tip>