How do I delete a PDF in guest mode?

In guest mode, the simplest way to withdraw old content is to upload a blank PDF, open the Replacement Portal, and replace the old file with the blank PDF.

How do I replace a PDF in guest mode?

Upload the new PDF, save its reading code and paired control code, open the Replacement Portal, enter the old and new codes, and click Update File.

How do I change file settings in guest mode?

Upload a newly configured PDF with the settings you want, then use the Replacement Portal to replace the old file behind the same link.

Simple Guide: Delete, Replace, or Change a PDF

If you use guest mode, the easiest method is to upload a new PDF and use the Replacement Portal.

Replacement Portal: maipdf.com/pdf/replace-file.html Learn how replacement works

1) Want to delete a file?

Logged-in users

Guest mode

Upload a blank PDF → open the Replacement Portal → replace the old file with the blank PDF.

This is the easiest way to withdraw the old content.

2. How do I replace a file?

Upload a new PDF and configure its new file settings

Save the new file's Reading Code and Paired Control Code

Open the replacement page and enter the codes for both the old and new files

Click Update File. The original link stays the same, but the content is replaced with the new file

Replace Document Behind the Same Link

Keep your public link, QR code, and Reading Code. Update the file and settings.

Original Document (Public Link)

Reading Code i

Reading code

Paired Control Code (optional) i

Paired control code

Replacement Document

Replacement Reading Code i

Replacement reading code

Paired Control Code (optional) i

Paired control code

Secure update. Only the file behind the link is replaced.

Settings that can be updated with replacement View limit Expiration Download Print Watermark Alerts

3. How do I modify file settings?

View Limits

Expiration Date

Disable Download

Disable Print

Watermark

Visit Alerts

The easiest way to modify file settings is to upload a newly configured PDF first, then replace the old file with it. This keeps the original sharing link unchanged, while the view limits, expiration date, download/print permissions, watermark, and other settings are updated to the new file's configuration.

Key idea: the old link stays the same, while the new content and new settings take effect.

Key Takeaways

✓Want to delete a file? In guest mode, replace the old file with a blank PDF.

✓Want to update the content? Upload a new PDF and replace the old file.

✓Want to change file settings? Configure the new PDF first, then replace the old file.

Important: Please keep your Reading Code and Paired Control Code safe, otherwise replacement will not be possible.

How Document Replacement Works

Before (Old File)

File Name

Annual_Report_2023.pdf

Reading Code (Public)

ABC123

Public link: https://maipdf.com/r/ABC123

QR code: Same QR code

After (New File)