Introduction
This guide explains how to generate a short URL and QR code for a document in Easy8. This allows other users—or even external recipients—to access the file easily using a simple link or QR code.
Target Audience
- User
Prerequisites
- Access to a project or task with attached documents
- Permission to manage attachments
How to Generate a Short URL
Step 1: Locate the File
- Go to the document or task attachment section
- Find the document you want to share
Step 2: Open the Short URL Tool
- Click the briefcase icon (second icon from the left) next to the attachment
Step 3: Set URL Options
- In the popup window, confirm or copy the Source URL
- (Optional) Set an expiration date when the link should stop working
- (Optional) Tick Allow anonymous access if the recipient does not have an Easy8 account
- Click Save to generate the short URL
Step 4: Share the Short URL
- The system will generate a new shortened link and a QR code
- You can copy the link or scan/share the QR code with others
- Click on the file name to confirm which document is being shared
Conclusion
You’ve successfully created a short URL and QR code for easy document sharing. This feature is especially useful for quickly sharing files with team members or external users without requiring a login.
