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Gallery expiry

Client galleries that close on your schedule

Set an expiry date and your gallery closes on its own when the date passes. Recipients see the date directly on the gallery, so they know exactly when access ends. You never have to set a calendar reminder to take a link down.

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How gallery expiry works

  1. Set a date

    Choose an optional expiry date while setting up your gallery, or add one later from the gallery settings in the app.

  2. Share your link

    Your recipient opens the gallery without creating an account or downloading an app. They see the expiry date displayed next to your gallery title and studio name.

  3. Access ends automatically

    When the date passes, access closes on its own. You do not need to log in to turn off the link.

Recipients see the date up front

The expiry date appears right on the gallery alongside your gallery title and studio name. Your clients know from the first visit how long the gallery remains available, giving them a clear timeframe to view their photos and complete their downloads before access ends.

Expiry vs revoke vs delete

You can change the expiry date or clear it at any time from your gallery settings.
ActionWhen it happensWhat it's for
ExpiryHappens automatically on the date you choose.Closing access for jobs with a natural end, such as a fixed delivery window or seasonal project.
RevokeHappens the moment you switch it in your gallery settings.Ending client access immediately without deleting the gallery.
DeleteHappens when you manually choose to delete the gallery.Removing the gallery and its uploaded images from your account.

Expiry is not a backup policy

shoots.page is a photo delivery tool, not an archive service. Because galleries can expire and you can delete them at any time, always store your original RAW and export masters in your own independent backup system. Read our guide on gallery delivery vs backup for recommended practices.

Common questions

Do recipients see the expiry date?
Yes. If an expiry date is set, recipients see it displayed on the gallery alongside the gallery title and your studio name.
Can I change or remove the expiry date after sharing?
Yes. You can edit gallery settings at any time from the app: update the expiry date, clear it entirely, revoke access instantly, or delete the gallery. The exact options are documented in delete and expire galleries.
Can I combine expiry with a password?
Yes. Expiry works alongside optional password protection (8 to 256 characters). Recipients enter the password to open the gallery, and access remains active until the expiry date passes.
Is shoots.page a backup service?
No. shoots.page delivers finished work to clients. Because you can delete galleries and set them to expire, you should always maintain your own primary backups of your images.

Deliver galleries with a clear end date

Create a gallery, set an expiry date, and share the link with your client.

Prepare a gallery