Managing Links
The SHIELD dashboard gives you full visibility and control over your secure links.Accessing Your Dashboard
- Go to app.shieldhq.xyz
- Connect your wallet
- Click Profile in the navigation
Link List
Your dashboard shows all links you’ve created:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | File 📎 or Message 📝 |
| Recipient | Wallet address authorized to access |
| Created | When the link was created |
| Expires | When the link becomes invalid |
| Attempts | Used / Maximum allowed |
| Status | Active ⬢, Expired ⏱️, or Revoked 🚫 |
Link Details
Click any link to see detailed information:Overview
- Content type and size
- Policy ID
- IPFS CID
- Creation transaction hash
Access History
Every access attempt is logged:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Timestamp | When the attempt occurred |
| Transaction | On-chain transaction hash |
| Success | Whether access was granted |
| IP Address | Geographic origin (anonymized) |
Access logs are stored on-chain via the smart contract and off-chain for the UI. Both are permanent records.
Revoking Links
You can revoke a link before it expires:- Find the link in your dashboard
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯)
- Select “Revoke”
- Confirm the transaction
Best Practices
Regular Reviews
Check your dashboard weekly to see which links have been accessed.
Revoke Unused Links
If someone never accesses content, revoke it to clean up your active policies.
Monitor Attempts
Unusual access patterns (multiple failures) may indicate someone else got the link.
Export Records
Download your access logs for compliance or record-keeping.
Limits
Your dashboard shows links based on your plan:| Plan | Link History |
|---|---|
| Free | Last 10 links |
| Pro | Last 100 links |
| Enterprise | Unlimited |