> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://shortpen.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> Protect ShortPen links with passwords. Add a lock screen to control access and keep shared URLs secure.

# How to password-protect a link in ShortPen

**Short answer:** Turn on **Password protection** in the link editor and set a password. Visitors see a lock screen and must enter the password before they’re redirected to your destination URL.

## When should I use password protection?

Use a password when you need **lightweight gating without setting up a full login system**.

Common cases include internal docs, premium downloads, or temporary campaign assets shared with a small audience. Visitors will hit a lock screen and continue only after entering the correct value.

## How to enable password protection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the link editor">
    Go to Links → choose New Link or open an existing link and click [Edit](/link-management/links/link-editing).

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Password protection">
    In the editor sidebar, open **Password protection.**

    ***
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable and set the password">
    Toggle **Enable password protection**, enter a strong password, then **Save**. From now on, visitors must enter that password to proceed to your destination URL.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  **Result**: The public URL shows a lock screen before redirecting.
</Check>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I change or remove the password later?">
    Yes. Edit the link, adjust or disable **Password protection**, and save. The change applies instantly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will analytics still track?">
    Yes, clicks and subsequent conversions are still measured for that link.

    <Info>
      **Learn more**: [Overview of ShortPen Analytics](/key-concepts/analytics-overview)
    </Info>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related links

* [What is a link in ShortPen?](/key-concepts/links-overview)
* [Components of a ShortPen Link](/link-management/links/link-components)
* [How to edit an existing link in ShortPen](/link-management/links/link-editing)