How does password protection work?
When someone clicks your password protected short link, they are prompted to enter the password before being redirected to the destination URL. The password is set by you and can be changed anytime.
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Password Protected Links
Add password protection to your shortened URLs for an extra layer of security. Share sensitive content with confidence by requiring a password before access.
Password protected links add a layer of security to your shortened URLs by requiring visitors to enter a password before accessing the destination. This feature is useful for sharing confidential documents, gating premium content, controlling access to internal resources, and ensuring that only intended recipients can view your shared content. When someone clicks a password protected link, they are presented with a password entry page before being redirected to the destination URL. The password is set by you during link creation and can be changed or removed at any time from your dashboard. This provides flexible access control without requiring dedicated authentication systems or complex setup.
Why Use Our Password Protected Links?
Password Protection
Custom Access Control
Easy Password Setup
Secure Redirect
Link Expiration
Access Analytics
How It Works
1
Enter Your URL
Paste the link you want to secure with password protection.
2
Set a Password
Choose a password that recipients must enter to access the link.
3
Share Securely
Share the short link and password separately with your intended audience.
Why Use Our Password Protected Links
Simple Access Control
Add password protection to any short link without setting up user accounts or authentication systems. Choose a password and share it separately with your intended audience.
Flexible Security Levels
Use passwords for temporary access, change them periodically for ongoing security, or remove them entirely when protection is no longer needed. Full control from your dashboard.
Audience-Specific Content Gating
Share content exclusively with specific groups by providing the password only to your intended audience. Useful for client deliverables, beta access, and premium content.
Compatible with All Link Types
Password protection works with any destination URL, including documents, videos, landing pages, and internal resources. No special configuration is needed for different content types.
What Makes RELURL Different
RELURL's password protection feature is designed for simplicity and flexibility. Setting up a password takes seconds during link creation, and recipients can access protected links without creating accounts or installing software. The password entry page is clean and professional, maintaining your brand presentation even during access control. For organizations that need to share sensitive information regularly, password protected links provide an easy balance of security and convenience. The feature works alongside other RELURL capabilities like custom slugs and click analytics, so protected links remain trackable and brandable.
How We Compare to Alternatives
Many URL shorteners offer no access control features at all. RELURL includes password protection that adds security without complex setup or additional costs.
Some password protection solutions require recipients to create accounts or install software. RELURL's password links work with just a password, no account creation or app installation needed.
Enterprise access control systems are expensive and require IT configuration. RELURL password protection is available on standard plans with no technical setup beyond choosing a password.
Popular Use Cases
Share confidential documents with clients
Protect premium content behind a password
Secure internal company links
Control access to private resources
Share sensitive information safely
Create gated content for specific audiences
Tips and Best Practices
Share Passwords Separately from Links
For maximum security, send the password through a different channel than the link. For example, share the link via email and the password via SMS or a separate message.
Use Unique Passwords for Different Audiences
If sharing content with multiple groups, use different passwords for each group. This lets you track which audience accessed the content if you monitor access patterns.
Change Passwords Periodically for Ongoing Security
For links that remain active long-term, update the password periodically to maintain security. Dashboard controls make password changes quick and straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the password after creating the link?
Yes, you can update or remove the password protection on any of your short links from your RELURL dashboard at any time.
Is password protection secure?
Password protected links add a basic layer of security suitable for controlling access to content. For highly sensitive data, we recommend using dedicated encryption and secure sharing methods alongside password protection.