• ACCESS
  • AUDIT
  • CONTROL
  • HUMAN

How to create secure shared links with your AI

Connect Egnyte to your AI client to manage file access through chat. You can set specific security constraints like passwords or domain restrictions on every link you generate.

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Short answer

How can I make secure links in Egnyte using AI?

Ask your AI to create a link for a specific file and tell it what security you need, such as a password or a specific email domain. The AI handles the Egnyte permissions and gives you the URL immediately. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

Link outcomes

Secure access results

What happens when you ask your AI to share files.

ACCESS

Protected links

The AI generates a URL with the exact security settings you requested. You get a link that requires a password or specific email domain to open.

AUDIT

Link tracking

Your AI can pull a list of all active links. This helps you see what is currently shared and with whom.

CONTROL

Domain restrictions

You can limit access to specific company domains. This ensures external collaborators stay within your security policy.

HUMAN

Manual review

You decide which files are sensitive enough to require a password. The AI follows your instructions, but you hold the final decision on security levels.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a link.

The AI acts as your Egnyte administrator, translating your plain English instructions into specific API calls.

  1. Locate files

    The AI finds the specific document or folder you want to share within your Egnyte structure.

    list_shared_links

  2. Apply security

    The AI configures the link with the constraints you mentioned, like a password or domain lock.

    create_shared_link

  3. Generate URL

    The AI creates the actual link and prepares it for you to copy and send.

    create_shared_link

  4. Verify links

    The AI checks the existing links to ensure the new one is active and correctly configured.

    list_shared_links

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger Egnyte actions immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual file names or domain names.

Egnyte Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LGlgvJnQ4tbx6VGywp8kWhZmYTO54omMmW8F4ysh/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Egnyte capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "egnyte-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LGlgvJnQ4tbx6VGywp8kWhZmYTO54omMmW8F4ysh/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a password protected shared link for the Q4 Budget spreadsheet.

  • Generate a domain specific link for the Project Roadmap folder that only works for @clientcompany.com.

  • List all the shared links currently active for the Marketing assets folder.

  • Make a secure link for the design_specs.pdf and make sure it requires a password.

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Start here

Connect Egnyte once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI full access to your Egnyte files. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete files in Egnyte?

    No. The AI only has tools to list and create shared links.

  • 02

    Does the AI choose the password for me?

    The AI will use a password if you ask for one, but you should specify the password in your prompt if you want a specific one.

  • 03

    Can I restrict links to specific people?

    Yes, you can instruct the AI to create domain specific links to restrict access to certain organizations.

  • 04

    Can the AI change existing link permissions?

    No. The current tools only allow for creating new links or listing existing ones.

  • 05

    Will my Egnyte password be shared with the AI model?

    No. Your login stays encrypted and is only used to facilitate the connection between the MCP and Egnyte.

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