Technical • Troubleshoot

Download Link Expired? How to Restart Your Fetch Safely (2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Support Team

6 min

"You process a video, but before you can hit 'Download,' the page says the link has expired. This happens because the security tokens generated by YouTube or Instagram are temporary and expire to prevent unauthorized scraping."

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Fastest Method (Quick Guide)

Refresh the SaveMedia page

Re-paste the ORIGINAL video link

Complete the download within 5 minutes of processing

Clear your cookies if the error persists

The Security Token Lifecycle

In 2026, social platforms use 'Temporal Manifests'. This means the URL they give us to download your video is only valid for a short window. If you leave the tab open for an hour and then try to download, it will fail.

How to Re-establish the Connection

The solution is simple: don't just refresh—Re-paste. By re-pasting the link, you trigger a fresh 'Security Handshake' which generates a brand-new, valid download token for your file. It takes only 5 seconds but fixes 100% of expiry errors.

Conclusion: Immediate Action is Key

To avoid link expiry, always complete your download soon after the options appear. if you miss the window, our engine is fast enough to get a new one in an instant. start fresh on SaveMedia.

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Supported Technical Features

Token Lifecycle Management

Session Reset Logic

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Anti-Timeout Protection

Server-Side Manifest Sync

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Open $Technical and find the video you want to download.
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Paste the link into the search box on SaveMedia.website.
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