How to Create Password Protected Links

Tim Leland Updated January 15, 2025 1 min read

Have you ever had a link that you wanted to protect with a password? This could be an e-book, guide, or any other product that you wish to protect. You could add a complex login system but sometimes a password-protected link will accomplish the job with the extra complexity of hosting your own auth system. Below is a short guide on how to add a password to your links.

Steps to Setup a Password Protected Link

Go to T.LY and create an account.
Create a short URL
Click to edit the short URL and add your password
Click the Save button, and your link will now be password protected

To add your logo and colors to the screen visitors see, follow the password page customization guide.

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Tim Leland

Tim Leland brings over 20 years of software development experience to the table, creating products used by millions around the globe. He founded T.LY with a vision to build the world’s shortest URL shortener—and since then, the platform’s popularity has soared.

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