What Is Temporary File Sharing?

Temporary file sharing is exactly what it sounds like: transferring a file that only exists for a short, fixed window, then deletes itself. It's the opposite of cloud storage, which keeps files — and the account that owns them — around indefinitely.

How it differs from cloud storage

• Cloud storage is permanent and tied to an account; temporary sharing is ephemeral and often account-free.
• Cloud storage requires you to remember to delete; temporary sharing deletes itself on a schedule.
• Cloud storage is built for files you'll need later; temporary sharing is for a single handoff.

Why people use it

The big reason is reduced exposure. A file that exists for 30 minutes has a much smaller window in which it could be misused, leaked, or forgotten on a server. It's also faster — no signup, no folder to organize, just upload and share a code.

How expiration typically works

Services differ in when they delete. Some delete the file after it's downloaded once. Others — like Khamli — delete on a timer: you pick 30 minutes, 2 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours, and the file plus its code are hard-deleted when that timer ends.

What to check before you use a service

• Deletion model: on download, or on a timer?
• File size limits.
• Whether files are encrypted in transit (and whether end-to-end encryption is offered).
• Whether an account is required.

You can try temporary file sharing on Khamli right now — no account, up to 500 MB per file, and automatic expiry.