Secure ShareLink

Description Secure ShareLink is a WordPress plugin that allows you to generate secure, time-limited sharing links for files, routes, or model data. It includes advanced security features such as password protection, IP filtering, burn-after-read, and usage limits, along with comprehensive auditing. Perfect for sharing sensitive content or providing temporary access to resources. Key Features 🔗 Multiple Resource Types – Share files, URLs, or text/data seamlessly ⏰ Time-Limited Access – Set expiration dates and usage limits 🔒 Password Protection – Protect links with a secure password 🚫 IP Filtering – Restrict access to specific IP addresses 🔥 Burn After Reading – One-time access links that self-destruct 📊 Comprehensive Auditing – Track access patterns and usage 🎯 Flexible Delivery – Supports file downloads and URL redirection 💻 Admin UI – Create, manage, and monitor links from WordPress admin 🧪 Secure – Passwords are hashed, preventing exposure in the database Installation Upload the secure-sharelink folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress. Go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes to flush rewrite rules. Access the admin UI from ShareLink in the WordPress admin menu. Usage Creating a Link Go to ShareLink → Add New. Choose the resource type: File, URL, or Text. If selecting a file, use the Media Library picker. Optionally configure: Password protection Expiration date/time Maximum uses IP whitelist Burn after reading Click Create Link. You will get a secure URL like: http://yourdomain.com/shareurl?sharelink=82ddae9522c4dd0a40bcdfd036c5f56f Accessing a Link Visiting the link will: Prompt for a password if set. Enforce IP whitelist and max uses. Expire after the specified date or after the configured number of uses. Automatically delete if burn-after-reading is enabled. Users can download files or view content directly depending on the resource type. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I use this to share any file from my WordPress Media Library? A: Yes, simply pick the file when creating a link. Q: Is the password stored securely? A: Yes, passwords are hashed using WordPress’s secure password functions. Q: Can I restrict access by IP? A: Yes, you can whitelist specific IP addresses or ranges when creating a link. Changelog 1.0.0 Initial release with full link management, password protection, expiration, IP filters, and burn-after-read. Admin UI for creating and managing links. Media Library integration for file selection. Upgrade Notice N/A — first release. License GPLv2 or later: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html