What is Time-Based Upload Control?

You've planned the perfect event. You've set up your QR code for photo collection. But what happens when the event is over? Do guests keep uploading photos forever?

That's where Time-Based Upload Control comes in.

The Problem with Always-On Photo Uploads

Without upload controls, you might face:

• Photos uploaded weeks after your event - Makes organizing difficult
• Unwanted late submissions - After you've already created your album
• No clear endpoint - When do you actually "close" the gallery?

How Time-Based Upload Control Works

Think of it like a digital bouncer for your photo gallery. You set specific dates and times when uploads are allowed. Outside that window? The upload page is locked.

Example: Wedding Weekend

Friday 6 PM - Sunday 11 PM

• Rehearsal dinner starts Friday evening
• Wedding ceremony Saturday
• Brunch Sunday morning
• Upload window closes Sunday night

Perfect! You get all the weekend photos, then can download and create your album on Monday.

Setting Up Your Upload Window

With QRShrt, it's simple:

1. Choose your start date/time - When should uploads begin?
2. Choose your end date/time - When should they stop?
3. Set your timezone - Ensures accuracy for all guests
4. Save and forget - It automatically enforces the window

Advanced Features

Manual Override

Need to block uploads immediately? Toggle the "Upload Access" switch. Perfect for:

• Emergency situations
• Ending an event early
• Testing your setup

Timezone Support

Your wedding is in New York, but guests are uploading from California? No problem. Upload windows use YOUR timezone, so everyone's on the same schedule.

Future Events

Set up your upload window weeks in advance. It won't accept photos until your event actually starts.

Real-World Use Cases

Corporate Events

9 AM - 5 PM, Single Day Conference photos only during business hours. Prevents after-party photos from mixing in.

Multi-Day Festivals

Thursday - Sunday, All Day Capture the entire festival experience, close uploads Monday morning.

Birthday Parties

6 PM - Midnight, Same Day Party photos only. No random uploads the next week.

Privacy Benefits

Time-based controls give you:

• Control over your content - Decide when collection happens
• Clean galleries - No stray photos weeks later
• Peace of mind - Know exactly when uploads stop

Best Practices

1. Add buffer time - End your window a few hours after the event (guests need time to upload)
2. Communicate clearly - Tell guests when the upload window closes
3. Test beforehand - Make sure your window is set correctly
4. Download promptly - Get your photos right after the window closes

Getting Started

Ready to protect your event photos with upload controls?

Want full control over your event photos? Start your free account and set up time-based upload controls in minutes.

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