Guest Access: share work without the workarounds

Last updated 17 February, 2026

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Phew, project done. It’s time to share the final version.

But sometimes the handoff feels like a whole extra project.

You’re juggling transfer tools, creating temporary accounts and chasing people to install software. All the while, versions are multiplying across inboxes and Slack threads.

Guest Access changes that. It's a simple, secure way to share work from your LucidLink filespace with external collaborators — no extra tools, no paid seats and no account creation.

What is Guest Access?

Guest Access lets you grant secure, browser-based access to specific folders in your LucidLink filespace. It’s perfect for review, delivery or sharing final assets with collaborators who don’t have LucidLink accounts.

What guests can do:

  • View files via a web browser
  • Download files (you control permissions)
  • Authenticate with a temporary email code — no passwords required

What they don’t need:

  • A LucidLink account
  • Any software or setup
  • A paid user seat

Why it matters

Before Guest Access, external sharing often meant:

  • Uploading files to a third-party transfer tool
  • Managing extra accounts or users
  • Accepting security tradeoffs for convenience
  • Losing control over access

With Guest Access, you get:

  • Faster reviews and approvals
  • No more redundant file transfers
  • End-to-end encryption, even for guests
  • Full control over access

Secure cross-organization sharing

Share files securely with partners, clients and contractors.

How it works

Sharing with Guest Access takes just a few steps:

  1. Log in to your filespace via the LucidLink web dashboard
  2. Select the folder you want to share
  3. Generate a guest link and send it to your recipient
  4. They authenticate with a one-time code sent to their email
  5. Guests access files securely via browser

No software install, no setup. Just a clean handoff.

Want a walkthrough? Watch the Guest Access demo or learn more here.

Security-first by design

Guest Access is built on the same security foundation that powers all of LucidLink:

  • Zero-knowledge encryption: only you and your guest hold the keys. LucidLink can’t see your data.
  • Granular control: share a single folder, not your whole filespace. Revoke access any time.
  • Secure authentication: temporary code sent to the guest’s email, no password reuse or account sharing risks.

Whether you’re working with agencies, clients or contractors, Guest Access gives you speed without giving up control.

Who it’s for

For collaborators:

  • Send off assets or preview files
  • Avoid reuploads or version confusion
  • Let clients access final files easily — even on mobile

For IT:

  • Minimize tools and surface area for risk
  • Maintain governance and compliance
  • Retain full auditability, even for external sharing

Available now

Guest Access is available on all new LucidLink plans and accessed via the web dashboard. (Not available on Classic filespaces.)

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