Keep your documents under control, even after they’re shared. With Digify, you can set files to expire automatically after a deadline, or revoke access instantly to protect sensitive content.
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Set expiry after opening to limit viewing to minutes, hours, or days
Choose a fixed start and end date for access windows
Apply expiry settings to files, data room guests, or groups
Revoke file access from all recipients or specific individuals instantly
Combine expiry with tracking, watermarks, and permissions for layered control
Works with PDFs, Office files, images, videos, audio, and more
File expiry & revoke access for every use case
Confidential File Sharing
Control how long external recipients can access sensitive documents. Set files to expire automatically to keep information tightly controlled.
Legal & Compliance
Protect contracts and case files with strict deadlines. Revoke access immediately to correct unauthorized sharing.
Fundraising & M&A
Keep investors and deal partners on schedule. Set expiry dates for pitch decks, data room files, and due diligence materials.
Consulting & Services
Maintain client confidentiality. Remove file permissions on outdated reports and set expiry dates for deliverables.
Built for conditional sharing
Legal & Compliance
Prevent long-term exposure of contracts and confidential case files with expiry dates and revoke controls.
Fundraising & Venture Capital
Limit investor access to data rooms or decks after due diligence is complete.
Finance & Banking
Control access windows for financial reports, forecasts, and deal documents.
Education & Training
Set up courseware and assessments to expire after a fixed period to control usage.
Enterprises & Internal Teams
Revoke access to confidential reports and restrict file viewing when employees change roles or leave projects.
Startups & SMBs
Revoke access instantly when sharing with investors, advisors, or external partners to stay in control.
File expiry & revoke access FAQs
Expiry lets you set a time limit for file access. You can set files to expire after a fixed date and time, or after a recipient opens the file for a defined period.
The countdown starts the moment a recipient opens the file. After the timer runs out, the file is no longer accessible.
Yes. You can specify access start and end dates for individual guests or groups.
Expiry only applies to online access in Digify. If downloads are allowed, recipients can keep their local copies. For full control, enable Persistent Protection After Download.
You can revoke access from all recipients or specific individuals in real time. Once revoked, they can no longer open the file.
Yes. You can toggle access back on instantly if you decide to grant permissions again.
File expiry and revoke access work with PDFs, Microsoft Office files, images, videos, audio, and other supported formats.