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Every completed upload in File Transfer Pavan receives a unique, cryptographically secure token. You can share that token as a direct link, a QR code, or a collection bundle. This guide covers how to distribute files, how recipients access them, and how to track download activity through the analytics dashboard.
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Copy from the upload success dialog

After an upload completes, the success dialog shows the generated share link. Click Copy Link to copy it to your clipboard.
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Copy from the Dashboard

Alternatively, go to your Dashboard, find the file or collection in the list, and click Copy Link next to the item.
3

Regenerate a PIN (optional)

If you want to change the access PIN, open the item in the Dashboard and click Regenerate PIN.

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Sharing via QR Code

1

Open the QR code view

After upload or from the Dashboard, click the QR Code icon next to the file or collection.
2

Generate the code

A QR code is generated from the share link automatically.
3

Download or print

Click Download QR to save the image, or print it for physical distribution.
4

Scan to access

Recipients can scan the code with the built-in ScanQR page or any standard camera app.

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Accessing a Shared File

From the recipient’s perspective, downloading a shared file works like this:
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Visit the share link

The recipient opens the share link in their browser.
2

Enter PIN if required

If the file is PIN protected, the recipient is redirected to the PinAccess.tsx page and must enter the numeric PIN.
3

Enter password if required

If the file is password protected, a password prompt appears. The submitted password is validated via the validate_file_password() RPC.
4

Download

After authentication, a download button appears. Clicking it triggers the download and increments the download count via increment_file_download_count().

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Collection Sharing

A file collection is shared with a single link. Recipients who open the link see the full list of files in the collection. They can download individual files or use the Download All option to fetch everything packaged as a ZIP archive. Collection access is mediated by downloadCollection(shareToken).

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Download Tracking

File Transfer Pavan records anonymous download analytics for every shared item:
  • Each file download increments the download_count field
  • Detailed records are stored in the download_history table, including the IP address and user agent of the downloader
  • The app does not require the downloader to sign in, so metrics remain anonymous and privacy-focused
View aggregated statistics from your Dashboard under the Analytics tab.

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Sharing RPC Functions

The sharing and access workflow is backed by the following RPC functions:

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