Setting expiry dates on your transfers

Every HeftySend transfer has an expiry date. After that date, the link stops working and the files are no longer available for download.

Expiry options by plan

Plan Maximum expiry
Free 3 days
Premium 365 days
Ultra No expiry
Lifetime No expiry

How to set the expiry

When creating a transfer, choose the expiry duration from the options available. The maximum shown will depend on your current plan.

Once a transfer is created, the expiry cannot be extended beyond your plan limit. If you need files to stay available longer, consider upgrading before sharing.

What happens when a transfer expires

Once a transfer reaches its expiry date:

  • The download link stops working
  • Recipients who open the link will see a message that the transfer has expired
  • The files are removed from storage

If you need to share the files again after expiry, simply create a new transfer.

For more on plan features, see Comparing Free, Premium and Ultra. If a recipient's link has expired, see My download link has expired.

Last updated on March 10, 2026