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What is a pre-signed URL and why use it?

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Question

What is a pre-signed URL and why use it?

Answer

A temporary authenticated URL that lets a client upload/download directly from blob storage (S3, etc.) without going through the backend. The backend generates the URL but never touches the file bytes. Reduces memory pressure and scales better.