MaiPDF

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

Sign in → go to your dashboard → find the file → delete it.

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?

1

Upload a new PDF and configure its new file settings

2

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

3

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

4

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
Paired control code

Replacement Document

Replacement reading code
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)

File Name

Annual_Report_2024.pdf

Reading Code (Public)

ABC123

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

QR code: Same QR code

Stays the same

  • Public link
  • QR code
  • Reading Code: ABC123

Gets updated

  • PDF content
  • View limit / open count
  • Expiration date
  • Download / print permissions
  • Watermark
  • Visit alerts / reminder settings