Guest Upload

Guest upload functionality allows users to upload images to your Slink instance without creating an account or logging in. This feature is useful for public galleries, temporary sharing, or reducing barriers to content contribution.

Enabling Guest Upload

Use with Extreme Caution

Guest uploads allow anonymous users to upload content without any accountability. Other people may upload illegal, inappropriate, or harmful content to your server. This feature is recommended only for private networks or trusted environments. For public Slink instances, consider the legal and moderation risks before enabling this feature.

Admin Access Required

Only users with admin privileges can configure guest upload settings.

1. Access Admin Settings

   Navigate to /admin/settings on your Slink instance.

2. Find User Settings Section

   Scroll down to the “User Settings” section.

3. Enable Guest Upload

   Toggle the “Guest Upload” setting to enable anonymous uploads.

4. Save Configuration

   Click “Save Settings” to apply the changes.

How Guest Upload Works

When guest upload is enabled:

1. No Registration Required: Users can visit the upload page without creating an account
2. Direct Upload: Images can be uploaded immediately via drag-and-drop or file selection
3. Public Images: All guest uploads are automatically set to public visibility
4. Limited Management: Guest users cannot edit or delete their uploads after submission

Configuration

Guest upload is controlled by the USER_ALLOW_GUEST_UPLOADS environment variable (with USER_ALLOW_UNAUTHENTICATED_ACCESS for anonymous viewing). See Users & Access in the Environment Variables reference.