TheGET_PRESIGNED_URLfile function in Snowflake provides a URL with access to a file on a stage without requiring authentication and authorization. This is particularly useful for sharing data files stored in Snowflake stages with external parties securely and conveniently. The presigned URL generated by this function gives temporary access to the file, which expires after a specified duration.

Example usage ofGET_PRESIGNED_URL:

SELECTGET_PRESIGNED_URL( ' < stage_name > ' , ' < file_path > ' );

This function generates a URL that can be used to directly access a file in the stage, making it easier to share data without compromising security.