Opening
Make the first click predictable
A recipient should not wonder whether they are opening an app install page, an unrelated landing page, or a raw file. The share should open the media set clearly in the browser.
Practical flow
Direct does not mean raw file only
For a gallery, direct means a clear browser entry point with the set and controls together.
Avoid extra hops
Every unnecessary handoff makes people less likely to open the share.
Controls stay attached
The share should keep limits, expiry, and revoke behavior in one place.
How the share should work
Same entry point
Use one share for link and QR
The QR code should not point somewhere different from the link. Both should open the same gallery and follow the same access settings.
Lifecycle
Direct viewing still needs an ending
A clean opening is only half the job. Use expiry or revoke when the share no longer needs to be open.
Checklist
- Use clear link labels before sending.
- Avoid app-only or unrelated landing-page detours.
- Keep link and QR code pointed at the same share.
- Use a focused set instead of loose files everywhere.
- Set expiry for temporary shares.
- Revoke links when their purpose ends.
FAQ
It means the recipient opens a clear browser-friendly share without confusing extra handoffs.
Not exactly. MaiIMG shares can include a set of files plus link controls, QR access, expiry, and revoke behavior.
Unnecessary redirects make links feel less trustworthy and can confuse people about what they are opening.
Yes. The generated QR code points to the same share as the direct link.
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Create a focused MaiIMG share, send the direct link or QR code, and keep the access controls attached to the same share.
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