Auto-Delete Images: Expiration and Cleanup Guide

For temporary media delivery, expiry should be default. It reduces stale links, limits unintended reuse, and keeps storage/workflows clean.

When to use expiration

• Event photo delivery
• Time-limited promotions
• Review-only client drafts
• Internal temporary announcements

Recommended expiration presets

24-72 hours

• Sensitive previews
• Internal approval drafts

7-14 days

• Client handoff galleries
• Campaign collaboration assets

30 days

• Public but temporary announcements

Setup workflow

1. Upload images.
2. Set expiry date/time.
3. Share gallery/direct links.
4. Monitor open statistics.
5. Disable or extend links as needed.

Operational tips

• Group assets by campaign for easier cleanup
• Add expiry notice in the share message
• Keep one owner for extension decisions
• Export/archive approved versions before expiry

Common mistakes

• No expiry on temporary content
• Mixing permanent and temporary assets in one gallery
• Forgetting to rotate links after campaign changes

Final takeaway

Auto-delete is less about deletion itself and more about lifecycle control. Set clear expiry windows and review them as part of normal campaign operations.