How to Review and Revoke Access

Reviewing and revoking access ensures that only the right people can view or interact with your files. OwlCloudHost gives you clear tools to see who has access, what permissions they have, and how to remove that access instantly. This helps you maintain full control over your privacy and shared content.

🔍 What You Can Review

You can check access for any file or folder, including:

• People with direct access

• Active public links

• Permissions such as view, download, or import

• Expiration dates on public links

• Password‑protected links

• Recent access activity (if available)

This overview helps you confirm that your content is shared only with the intended audience.

🛠️ How to Review Access

You can review access from the file or folder’s sharing panel.

Steps:

1. Open the file or folder menu

2. Select Share

3. Review the list of people with direct access

4. Review any active public links

5. Check permissions and expiration settings

Everything is displayed in one place for clarity.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Reviewing Direct Access

Direct access shows specific individuals who can open your file.

For each person, you can see:

• Their name or email

• Their permission level

• When they were added

• Whether they can download or import the file

You can adjust or remove their access at any time.

🌐 Reviewing Public Links

If a public link is active, you’ll see:

• The link URL

• Its permission level

• Whether it has a password

• Whether it has an expiration date

• Recent access activity

You can update or disable the link instantly.

❌ How to Revoke Access

You can remove access for individuals or disable a public link completely.

To remove direct access:

1. Open Share

2. Find the person you want to remove

3. Select Remove Access

4. Save your changes

To disable a public link:

1. Open Share

2. Locate the public link

3. Select Disable Link

4. Save your changes

Once revoked, access is blocked immediately.

🛡️ Why Revoking Access Matters

Regularly reviewing and revoking access helps you:

• Keep sensitive files private

• Remove old or forgotten collaborators

• Prevent unauthorized downloads

• Maintain control over public links

• Ensure your content is only shared intentionally

This is one of the most important privacy habits for any cloud‑storage user.

🔄 When You Should Review Access

It’s a good idea to check access when:

• A project ends

• You shared a file temporarily

• You notice unusual activity

• You update or reorganize your files

• You want to tighten your privacy settings

A quick review keeps your account secure and organized.