Building a Resume Download Gate: Email Collection, Signed Tokens, and an S3 Lesson

· Vicente G. Reyes · May 29, 2026, 3:52 a.m.
Summary
Vicente G. Reyes shares the journey of implementing a resume download feature on his website that collects user emails while ensuring security through stateless token signing and S3 utilization. The post details the backend setup using Django, including handling disposable email domains and creating time-limited download links through signed tokens. Reyes highlights the importance of user experience, potential pitfalls, and improvements for future implementations.
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