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What is Password Protection?

Password-protected links require visitors to enter a passphrase on a gate page before being redirected to the destination URL. TyrionURL handles the gate page automatically — no additional setup needed. This is useful whenever you want to share a link with a specific, vetted audience rather than the open internet.

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Feature Overview

AspectDetails
Gate pageHosted by TyrionURL at the short link URL
Password entryVisitor submits the passphrase before redirect
VerificationHandled server-side via /api/url/verify-password
Configurable atLink creation time (Advanced Settings)
Changeable after creationTODO: Needs Product Verification

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When to Use Password Protection

  • Pre-launch pages — Share a coming-soon landing page with beta users before public launch
  • Internal documents — Share a link to internal content without requiring account creation from recipients
  • Exclusive offers — Gate a discount page behind a code communicated in a newsletter or event
  • Private portfolios — Share sensitive design work or proposals with specific clients
  • Media embargoes — Give journalists access to a press release before a public announcement date
1

Paste Your Destination URL

In your Dashboard, enter the URL you want to protect into the shortener input field.
2

Open Advanced Settings

Click Advanced Settings to expand the options panel.
3

Enable Password Protection

Toggle Password Protect to on. A password input field will appear.
Password protection toggle in advanced settings
4

Set Your Password

Enter a password in the field. Choose something that:
  • Is easy for your intended audience to type
  • Is not easily guessable by the general public
  • Can be communicated separately from the link itself
TyrionURL does not display your password again after link creation. Store it securely before saving.
5

Create the Link

Click Shorten. Your password-protected link is created.
6

Share the Link and Password Separately

Send the short link via your primary channel and communicate the password through a separate channel (e.g., link in email, password in a follow-up SMS).

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The Visitor Experience

When a visitor opens a password-protected short link:
  1. They land on a TyrionURL password gate page — a clean form asking for the passphrase
  2. They enter the password and click Submit
  3. If correct, they are immediately redirected to the destination URL
  4. If incorrect, an error message prompts them to try again

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Best Practices

Communicate the password through a different channel than the link — this prevents the link from being useful to anyone who intercepts just the URL.
Use a password that’s short and typeable, especially if visitors may be entering it on mobile.
Combine password protection with a custom alias so the link itself is professional-looking even though it’s gated.
If the intended audience is large, consider whether a more scalable access control mechanism is appropriate.

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Common Mistakes

Putting the password in the same message as the link — This defeats the purpose. Always separate the two communication vectors.
Forgetting the password after creation — Store it in a password manager or shared note immediately after creating the link.
Using complex passwords — Visitors typing a password on mobile are likely to make mistakes. Short, lowercase, memorable passwords work best.

Custom Aliases

Give password-protected links a readable name.

Secure Document Sharing

Share files securely without requiring a download.

URL Shortening Overview

Back to the shortening feature overview.

Analytics

See who accessed your protected links.