# What is Sharing link?

## Quick answer

A URL used to grant access to shared content. Its access rules depend on the service and configuration.

Updated: 2026-10-31

Canonical: /glossary/sharing-link

## Limitation

For services where possession grants access, forwarding the link can give another person access too. Revocation cannot recall an earlier downloaded copy.

[Source](https://ente.io/help/photos/faq/sharing-and-collaboration)

## Related terms

- [End-to-end encryption](/glossary/end-to-end-encryption)

- [Recovery](/glossary/recovery)

## Questions

### What does Sharing link mean?

A URL used to grant access to shared content. Its access rules depend on the service and configuration.

### What limitation matters?

For services where possession grants access, forwarding the link can give another person access too. Revocation cannot recall an earlier downloaded copy.

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