Creating Share Links
Share links let you send a specific selection of your tracks to anyone — collaborators, artists, labels, or fans — with a single URL. When someone opens the link, they land on a share page that shows your selected tracks, lets them listen to previews, and (if you enable it) download the files directly.
Unlike Dropbox folder sharing, share links are fully controlled by you. You decide which files are available, whether downloads are enabled, and when the link expires.
Before You Start: Connect Dropbox
Section titled “Before You Start: Connect Dropbox”Share links require a Dropbox connection. All files served through share links are delivered via Dropbox temporary links, so your Dropbox account must be linked and active.
If you haven’t connected Dropbox yet, you’ll see a prompt when you try to create a share link. Head to Settings → Integrations and click Connect Dropbox. Once connected, you can create share links right away.
Creating a Share Link
Section titled “Creating a Share Link”Select Your Track
Section titled “Select Your Track”Open the track you want to share from your production grid. In the Share tab, you’ll see your files organized into categories:
- Bounces — final mixes and masters
- Projects — DAW session files
- Stems — isolated instrument and vocal tracks
Click the checkbox next to each file you want to include. You can mix files from different categories — for example, selecting a bounce alongside its stems.
You can share up to 50 tracks in a single share link. If you’re sharing a track group, all tracks within that group are automatically included in the share.
Click “Create Share Link”
Section titled “Click “Create Share Link””Once you’ve selected your files, click the Create Share Link button at the bottom of the panel. The system generates a unique URL that you can copy and send to anyone.
The share link is ready immediately. There’s no upload step — your files are pulled directly from your connected Dropbox account when recipients access the link.
Configuring Share Options
Section titled “Configuring Share Options”Before creating your link (or after), you can customise how it behaves:
Setting an Expiration Date
Section titled “Setting an Expiration Date”By default, share links never expire. If you want to set a time limit — useful for exclusive previews or limited-time access — use the expiration dropdown:
- Never — link stays active indefinitely
- 7 days — expires after one week
- 30 days — expires after one month
- 90 days — expires after three months
Expired links return a “This link has expired” message to anyone who tries to access them. The files remain safe in your Dropbox.
Enabling Downloads
Section titled “Enabling Downloads”When you create a share link, downloads are disabled by default. This lets recipients listen to previews without automatically getting file access.
To let people download files:
- In the share panel, toggle on Allow Downloads
- Choose which file types are available:
- Bounces — WAV, MP3, FLAC, AIFF
- Projects — DAW sessions (Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, etc.)
- Stems — individual track stems
Recipients will see a download button for each file type you’ve enabled.
Excluding Specific Files
Section titled “Excluding Specific Files”If you’ve selected a track group but want to hide certain files from the share page, click the eye icon on any file row to exclude it. The file stays in your Dropbox but won’t appear on the share page or be downloadable.
Sharing Individual Tracks vs. Track Groups
Section titled “Sharing Individual Tracks vs. Track Groups”Single Track
Section titled “Single Track”When you open a single track and create a share link, only that track’s selected files are included. The share page shows one row with the track name, artwork, and available downloads.
Track Groups
Section titled “Track Groups”If you’re working on a track group (for example, a project with multiple versions or related songs), the share link can include the entire group. When sharing a group:
- All tracks in the group appear on the share page
- Collaborators on the group are automatically noted in the share metadata
- Project and stem files shared across the group are included if selected
This is useful when you want to share a whole project’s assets — all versions, stems, and sessions — in one link.
What Recipients See
Section titled “What Recipients See”When someone opens your share link, they land on a clean, public-facing page showing:
- Track name and artwork — pulled from your track metadata
- Track details — BPM, key, waveform preview
- Collaborator names — shown if collaborators have accepted invites on the track group
- Download buttons — if you’ve enabled downloads for that file type
- Download count — shows how many times the track has been downloaded (you can see this in your tracking dashboard)
Recipients don’t need a Producer Dashboard account to view the share page or download files. The link is public to anyone who has it.
Managing Your Share Links
Section titled “Managing Your Share Links”After creating a link, you can find it listed in the Share tab under Active Links. From there you can:
- Copy the URL — click to copy the share link to your clipboard
- Edit permissions — change download settings or expiration
- View stats — see how many times the link has been accessed
- Revoke the link — disable it immediately if you need to cut access
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”“Dropbox connection required to create share links”
Your Dropbox account isn’t connected or the connection has expired. Go to Settings → Integrations and reconnect Dropbox.
“Dropbox connection expired”
Your Dropbox token needs refreshing. Reconnect Dropbox in Settings — your existing files and shares remain intact.
Link shows “This share has expired”
The link has passed its expiration date. Create a new share link if you still need to share those files.
Files aren’t appearing on the share page
Check that the files are stored in your Dropbox and that the paths are correct. If a file was moved or renamed in Dropbox, update the track metadata in Producer Dashboard.
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Use share links for deliverables — They’re ideal for sending final mixes, stems, and project files to artists or labels without granting full Dropbox folder access.
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Enable downloads selectively — Turn on bounces for a master but leave project files disabled unless specifically requested.
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Set expiration for sensitive content — If you’re sharing pre-release material, set a 7 or 30-day expiration to maintain control.
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Keep Dropbox paths consistent — Moving files in Dropbox breaks the link. Always update track metadata if you reorganise your folders.
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Share track groups for full projects — When sending an entire session, share the group rather than individual tracks to give recipients the complete picture.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Sharing Overview — Understand the full sharing system
- Share Settings — Configure default sharing preferences
- The Share Page — How share pages look to recipients
- Managing Share Links — View, edit, and revoke active links
- Tracking Engagement — Monitor downloads and views
- When to Use What — Choose the right sharing method for each situation