Good for outward-facing delivery
If you are sending proposals, invoices, signed documents, or design exports outside your team, a password adds a simple extra step before the file is exposed.
Extra protection for shared files
Share files with a password-protected download link.
When a bare link feels too open but a full client portal would be overkill, password-protected file sharing gives you a practical middle ground for short-term delivery.
- ✓Require a password before the recipient can open the download page.
- ✓Combine password protection with an expiry time for tighter short-term access control.
- ✓Useful for contracts, finance files, pre-release assets, review packs, and client deliverables.
Secure and controlled file sharing
Password-protected, expiring, and low-friction delivery flows for controlled access.
View all guides in this topicFocused file-sharing guides
Explore dedicated landing pages built for the highest-intent file sharing topics.
Send files to clients
A landing page for client handoff workflows where a clean delivery link is easier to manage than bulky attachments or messy email threads.
Send contract files online
A landing page focused on agreements, signed PDFs, vendor paperwork, and other contract files sent through temporary links.
Send invoice files online
A finance-document page for invoice PDFs, billing statements, receipts, and payment files sent by temporary link.
Send files to an accountant
A business handoff page for invoices, statements, receipts, spreadsheets, and finance documents sent to an accountant.
What this page is best for
Each landing page is written for a distinct search intent and use case.
Useful when link forwarding is a real risk
A plain URL can be passed around too easily. Password protection will not replace enterprise permissions, but it does reduce casual access when the link reaches the wrong inbox or chat thread.
A lightweight option, not a full document system
Use a protected temporary link when you need quick delivery with basic access control. If you need audit trails, role management, or long-term document governance, a dedicated secure document platform is the better fit.
Questions people ask before uploading
These are the questions users ask when they want more control than a public link, without moving into a heavier document-sharing system.
Can I put a password on a file sharing link?
Yes. Enter a password before upload and the recipient will need it on the download page.
Should I send the password in the same message as the link?
For more sensitive files, it is better to send the password separately, such as in a different email or chat message, rather than bundled with the link.
What kinds of files are good candidates for password protection?
Contracts, invoices, reports, source packages, review assets, internal drafts, and other files that should not be openly downloadable from the link alone.
Does password protection replace a secure client portal?
No. It is a lightweight access layer for short-term file sharing, not a full permission and governance system.