Check the share state
- Confirm the complete URL was copied.
- Ask the sender whether the link expired or was deleted.
- For a PIN, enter the current 6–12 digit code exactly.
- For burn or limited links, confirm another client did not already claim access.
Use the share page
Protected objects require a short-lived, UID-bound recipient lease. Open the Astral share page and complete the claim there instead of using a cached storage URL.
Create a replacement
An expired, consumed, or deleted share cannot be revived. The sender must create a new share when access is still intended.