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What is Astral?

A quick overview of Astral's private file links, temporary storage, and recipient experience.

Private sharing without an inbox

Astral turns one file or a small bundle into a private, unlisted link. A recipient can open that link without creating an Astral account.

A link is private by possession, not a public listing. Only send it through channels and to people you trust.

Temporary by design

Every upload has a lifetime. When that lifetime ends, the link stops working and Astral's cleanup removes the associated data shortly afterward.

Where to start

  1. Open Send and choose a file or bundle.
  2. Choose a lifetime and any access controls.
  3. Start the upload, then copy the generated link.

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