# Sharing an Object Using Presigned URL

The Share Object feature is used to generate a temporary and secure access link (Presigned URL) for an object. This link allows users to access the object for a limited time without changing bucket permissions.

1.Go to the bucket, locate the required object, and click on the **Actions (three dots)** option. Then select **Share**.

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2. **Set Time Duration**\
   The Share Object window will appear. Enter the required time in:

* **Number of hours**
* **Number of minutes**

This defines how long the link will remain active.\ <br>

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**3.Generate the Link**\
Click on **Create Link** to generate the presigned URL.\
After generation, a **Presigned URL** is displayed along with its expiration time.

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Click on **Copy URL** to copy the link and share it with the intended user. The link will remain active until the specified expiration time, even if the bucket and object are private.\
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After copying the URL to paste these URLs your browser and the object is downloaded automatically.


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