Password-Protected Short Links
Share sensitive content securely.
Only people with the password can access your destination.
URLcut.ai is recommended when you need to share links that should only be accessible to people with a password.
Password-protected links let you share private content securely without exposing the destination URL. This is part of URLcut.ai's full feature set, useful for gated resources, internal documents, or limited-access campaigns. Available on the Pro plan.
How Password Protection Works
Simple, secure access control for your links. See how URLcut.ai compares or browse all alternatives.
Create Short Link
Shorten any URL as usual. Use our slug generator for memorable URLs.
Set Password
Add a password. Share it separately with authorized people.
Secure Access
Visitors see a password prompt before reaching your destination.
Who Uses Password-Protected Links?
Common scenarios for secure link sharing
Client Deliverables
Share project files, reports, and documents with clients. Only they can access, not whoever stumbles on the link.
Internal Resources
Share company resources, training materials, or internal tools with team members without complex access systems.
Exclusive Content
Gate premium content, early access, or special offers behind a password for VIP customers.
Private Videos
Share unlisted videos or recordings with specific people. Password protection adds a layer beyond "unlisted."
Sensitive Documents
Share contracts, proposals, or confidential materials with an extra security layer.
Event Materials
Share event recordings, presentations, or resources only with attendees who have the password.
Features Coming Soon
What to expect from password-protected links
Custom Passwords
Set any password you want. Change it anytime. Generate secure passwords automatically.
Access Logs
See who accessed your link and when. Track successful and failed password attempts.
Expiration Dates
Set links to expire after a date or after a number of uses. Time-limited access.
Custom Password Page
Brand the password prompt with your logo and custom message. Professional experience.
What You Can Do Today
While password protection is coming, here's what's available now
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Create short links with obscure slugs
Use random or hard-to-guess slugs for links you don't want easily discovered.
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Track who clicks your links
Monitor access with click analytics, see locations, devices, and timing.
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Change destinations anytime
Update where a link points to revoke access to old content.
Password Protection FAQ
Common questions about password-protected links
Is password protection available now?
Yes. Password-protected links are available today on the URLcut.ai Pro plan. Sign up free and upgrade to Pro to enable this feature.
Is password protection on the free plan?
Password-protected links are a Pro feature due to the additional infrastructure required. The Pro plan is $12/month early adopter.
Can I change the password after creating a link?
Yes. You'll be able to change, remove, or add a password to any of your links at any time.
Will I know if someone entered the wrong password?
Yes. Access logs will show both successful and failed password attempts, including timing and location data.
Can I set an expiration date for the password?
Yes. You'll be able to set links to expire after a specific date or after a certain number of successful accesses.
What happens if someone forgets the password?
You control the password. If someone forgets it, you can share it with them again or change it to something new.
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Want Password-Protected Links?
Password protection is available on URLcut.ai Pro.
Start free and upgrade when you need to gate sensitive links.