Share Links
Send clients a URL that opens the shared deliverables in any browser — no account required. Comments can be enabled or disabled on each link.
A Share Link gives a client a URL into your project deliverables. The recipient does not need a Scapiera account — they open the link in any modern web browser.
A share link is a single record with a few configuration flags rather than separate link types. The key flag is Comments enabled: when on, the recipient can leave pinned comments on shared design views; when off, the link is view-only.
Links are created and managed in the Document Center > Client tab > Share Packages section.
Choose the link type
Select from two link types:
View Link — read-only access. The recipient can view the 3D model, pan and orbit the scene, and browse plan drawings and renders. They cannot edit or leave comments.
Comment Link — all the capabilities of a View Link, plus the ability to add pin comments to the 2D plan and 3D view. Use this for design review stages where client feedback is expected.
Set link expiry
Choose when the link expires:
- Never — the link remains active indefinitely
- 7 days — the link expires one week after creation
- 30 days — the link expires one month after creation
Expired links show a "This link has expired" page when opened.
If you need a more controlled review cycle, set a short custom expiry date. The link stops working on that date and can be regenerated later if needed.
Add password protection (optional)
Toggle Password Protection and enter a password. Recipients must enter the password to access the shared view. Share the password with your client separately — for example, in the accompanying email.
Copy and share the link
Click Generate Link. The URL is displayed and copied to your clipboard. Paste it into an email, client portal, or messaging tool. The recipient opens the link in any major web browser — no installation or account required.
Send the link and the PIN through different channels — for example, email the link and send the PIN by text message.
Create the link and send it
Click Create Share Link. Scapiera generates a unique URL and displays it with Copy Link and Open buttons. The URL is also copied to your clipboard automatically. Paste it into an email, a client portal, or a messaging tool. Your client can open it in any major web browser — no account or download required.
Manage and control existing links
The Share Packages section in the Client tab lists every link you have created, showing its title, how many documents it includes, and the number of unresolved comments. Use the per-row actions to stay in control: Disable temporarily blocks access without changing the URL (use this while revising the design), Enable restores access to the same URL, Copy copies the link again, Preview as client shows you exactly what the client sees, and Delete permanently removes the link after a confirmation step.
Delete permanently removes a share link and cannot be undone. Use Disable when you only need to block access temporarily — the same URL will work again once you re-enable it.
Create one share link per review cycle — for example, a "Concept review" link and a later "Detailed design" link — so that each cycle's comment thread stays separate and easy to reference.
The cover image picker only shows thumbnails from design views and slideshows that are already included in the share bundle. If you uncheck a deliverable whose thumbnail was selected as the cover, the cover is automatically cleared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my client need a Scapiera account to open a share link?
No. Share links open in any modern web browser with no account, login, or download required. If you added a PIN, the client simply types it on the landing page before the deliverables load.
Are share links password-protected?
You can add an optional PIN when creating the link. With a PIN set, the recipient must enter it before the deliverables open. Without a PIN, the URL itself is the access token — share it only with the intended recipient. There is no link-expiry setting; use Disable or Delete when you want to stop access.
What is the difference between Disable and Delete?
Disable is fully reversible — the URL remains the same and clicking Enable restores access immediately. Delete permanently removes the link and all its associated data; there is a second confirmation click to prevent accidents. Prefer Disable whenever you only need temporary access control.
Can I control which documents the client can see?
Yes. The deliverables checklist in the share dialog lets you include or exclude any report or design view individually. Only items you tick are accessible through that link. Supplier and procurement documents are never included in client share links regardless of the selection.
What happens to comments if I disable a link?
Comments are stored against the share link record, not against the individual deliverables. Disabling a link blocks the client from viewing or adding comments until you re-enable it, but existing comments are preserved. Deleting the link removes all associated comments permanently.
Can I update a share link to include new deliverables?
Share links capture a specific bundle at creation time. To share an updated set of documents, create a new share link with the revised selection. You can then disable or delete the old link so the client always uses the current one.