How do I revoke or update an active share?
You can change permissions, update expiry dates, or remove someone's access to a file you shared — at any time, instantly.
You can modify permissions or revoke access to a shared file at any time while the share is active.
How to access share management
- Go to the Shared section.
- Select the file → in the Details panel, click Manage access.
- You'll see a list of recipients and their assigned permissions.
Available actions per recipient
|
Action |
What it does |
|
Edit permission |
Switch access from Read-Only to Editor, or vice versa. |
|
Edit expiry |
Update or remove the expiry date. |
|
Revoke access |
Immediately removes the recipient's access to the file. It disappears from their Received section right away. |
💡 Tip: Revocation is instant. If the recipient was viewing the file at the time, they'll lose access on their next action or page refresh.