Link Expiry

Link expiry is a feature that automatically deactivates a shared URL after a specified date, time, or condition is met. Once expired, anyone clicking the link sees a message that the content is no longer available instead of the original publication. This gives publishers precise control over how long their content remains accessible.

Time-sensitive content such as proposals, seasonal catalogs, and promotional offers should not remain live indefinitely. Expired links prevent outdated information from circulating and create urgency that encourages readers to act before the deadline. For confidential materials, expiry adds another layer of access control beyond passwords.

FlipLink's [link expiry](/features/link-expiry) feature lets you set an expiration date and time on any flipbook or document link. You configure this in the publication settings by choosing a specific calendar date or a relative time window. After the deadline passes, the link returns an expiration notice rather than the content. You can update or extend the expiry at any time from the dashboard. This works alongside other access controls like [password protection](/features/password-protection) and [privacy settings](/features/privacy-and-access-control) to give you layered security over your published materials.

A real estate firm sends a property brochure flipbook to a prospective buyer with a seven-day link expiry. This motivates the buyer to review the listing promptly. After the week ends, the link deactivates, and the firm can issue a fresh link if negotiations continue or let it remain closed if the property sells.