How to Upload a Video and Create a Share Link

What a video share link does

A share link points to a file hosted by a transfer or storage service. Depending on the service and browser, the recipient may see a preview, a download button, or both. This is different from publishing a video to a public streaming channel.

Choose a temporary transfer when the recipient needs a short-term download. Choose cloud storage for persistent access and a video-review tool for comments and approvals.

Create the link

1. Select the original video from your device and confirm its filename and size.
2. Check the service’s current file-size limit and expiry period.
3. Upload the video and keep the page open until the service confirms completion.
4. Copy the generated share URL and test it in a separate browser session if practical.
5. Send the URL with the video name, expected expiry, and any download instructions.

Know the preview limits

Browser playback varies with codec support, browser, device, and network. A preview may fail even when the file can still be downloaded. Tell the recipient to download the original when playback is not available or when they need the full-resolution file.

LargeTransfer free transfers accept up to 10GB per file and expire after 24 hours. The product is intended for temporary file delivery; use its pricing page to check larger capacities and longer validity.

Protect your work and your recipient

Links can be forwarded. Do not share sensitive footage through a public link unless the provider’s controls and your policy allow it. For confidential material, use restricted access, passwords, or another approved delivery workflow where available.

Keep a separate copy of the original video until you know the recipient has downloaded it. A generated link is not a long-term archive.