Link settings in Dropbox DocSend Spaces

Updated Jul 08, 2026

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The information in this article applies to customers on DocSend Standard, Advanced, and Advanced Data Rooms unless otherwise stated.

With Spaces, you can share multiple files or a data room with a single link. Once you’ve created a Space, share it by inviting people to a group or by creating a Space link. Learn more about creating a Space.
 

How to create a Space link

To create a Space link from the Spaces page:

  1. Log in to docsend.com.
  2. Click Spaces in the left sidebar.
  3. Click the Share button next to the Space you want to share.
  4. Click Create link.
  5. Enter a company or client name under Add a company or client name.
  6. Configure the link settings if required.
  7. Click Create link.
  8. Click either View as visitor to view your new link, or Copy to share the link with others.
     

How to delete, deactivate, or preview a link

To delete a link:

  1. Log in to docsend.com.
  2. Click Permissions in the left side bar.
  3. Select the link you want to delete.
  4. Click  (more options) next to Copy link in the upper-right corner of the Action Bar.
  5. Select Delete link.

This is an action that can't be reversed.
 

To deactivate a link:

  1. Log in to docsend.com.
  2. Click Permissions in the left side bar.
  3. Select the link you want to deactivate.
  4. Click  (more options) next to Copy link in the upper-right corner of the Action Bar.
  5. Click Deactivate link.

Note: While a link is deactivated, the contents within the link won't be visible. If you want to continue to manage granular permissions for this link, you need to click Make link visible.

To preview a link:

  1. Log in to docsend.com.
  2. Click Permissions in the left side bar.
  3. Select the link you want to preview.
  4. Click  (more options) next to Copy link in the upper-right corner of the Action Bar.
  5. Click View as visitor.

This allows you to preview how the link appears to visitors with current settings applied.

Note: To see what a visitor experiences when entering their email and NDA, copy the link and open in an incognito window.

Space link settings

Create link

When you click Create link in Spaces, the link is automatically created for you. You can then copy the link to share with others or customize your link from the dropdown menu.

Space sharing permissions

The following table explains what Space sharing permissions are available and outlines what they do and how they impact recipients.

Links tabDescriptionAvailabilty
Add messageCreate a personalized message recipients view when they first access your Space.
  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
Allow/block list
  • Allow
    • Only visitors with specific email addresses or domains can access your content.
  • Block
    • Prevents visitors with specific email addresses or domains from accessing your content.
  • Import from CSV
    • Uploads a list of allowed or blocked email addresses from a CSV file. This makes it easy to manage who can or can't access your content.
  • Note: This feature is only available to users on the Advanced and Advanced Data Rooms plans. Learn more about DocSend plans.
  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
Allow downloadsToggling this setting controls whether members are or aren't allowed to download content within the Space.
  • Standard
  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
ExpirationToggling this settings controls when the link will expire, no longer allowing access. 
  • Standard
  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
Name linkTo quickly organize your links, create a link name under Add a company or client name. 
  • Standard
  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
PasswordIncludes extra protection by requiring a password to view your link.
  • Standard
  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
Require e-mail
  • Require email
    • Visitors must enter a valid email address to view your content. We recommend enabling this option to help identify your visitors.
    • Note: This setting will be on if there is an NDA or a watermark with email.
  • Verify email 
  • Don’t verify email 
    • Visitors don’t need to enter an email address to view your content. You'll see their operating system and geolocation instead of their email or name.
  • Standard
  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
Require NDA 

Requires visitors to download and agree to the NDA before viewing your content. This can also be set for the entire Space or for specific folders/files within the Space. Learn about using gate access with agreements.

  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
Watermark

Add a watermark to your content to protect your content from unauthorized use. Learn how to add a watermark to shared content.

  • Advanced
  • Advanced Data Rooms
Content tabDescription
DownloadableControls whether your content can be downloaded.
VisibleDetermines whether content is visible.
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