Update File Shared Link

Updates a shared link on a file.

Basic Parameters

Parameter	Description
File ID	The unique identifier that represents a file.
Shared Link Access	The level of access for the shared link. This can be restricted to anyone with the link (open), only people within the company (company) and only those who have been invited to the folder (collaborators). accounts.

Advanced Parameters

Parameter	Description
Shared Link Password	The password required to access the shared link. Set the password to null to remove it.
Shared Link Permissions Can Download	If the shared link allows for downloading of files. This can only be set when access is set to open or company.
Shared Link Permissions Can Edit	If the shared link allows for editing of files. This can only be set when access is set to open or company.
Shared Link Permissions Can Preview	If the shared link allows for previewing of files. This value is always true. For shared links on folders this also applies to any items in the folder.
Shared Link Unshared At	The timestamp at which this shared link will expire. This field can only be set by users with paid accounts. The value must be greater than the current date and time.
Shared Link Vanity Name	Defines a custom vanity name to use in the shared link URL, for example https://app.box.com/v/my-shared-link.

Example Output

{
    "value": {
        "etag": "1",
        "id": "12345",
        "shared_link": {
            "access": "open",
            "download_count": 0,
            "download_url": "https://app.box.com/shared/static/kwio6b4ovt1264rnfbyqo1.pdf",
            "effective_access": "open",
            "effective_permission": "can_download",
            "is_password_enabled": false,
            "permissions": {
                "can_download": true,
                "can_edit": true,
                "can_preview": true
            },
            "preview_count": 0,
            "unshared_at": "2020-09-21T10:34:41-07:00",
            "url": "https://app.box.com/s/kwio6b4ovt1264rnfbyqo1",
            "vanity_name": null,
            "vanity_url": null
        },
        "type": "file"
    }
}

Workflow Library Example

Update File Shared Link with Box and Send Results Via Email

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