Per-link passwords
Each share link can have its own unique password. Different clients, different passwords — no shared access risk.
Pro Feature
Password protected file sharing for professionals
Add a password to any share link before sending it to clients. Only people who know the password can access the files. Works alongside custom domain links and expiry controls for a complete professional delivery workflow.
Direct answer
How do you password protect a file sharing link?
“Create a share link in BulkShare, enable the password toggle in link settings, and choose a password before you copy the URL. When your recipient opens the link, they see a password prompt before the file download page loads. You can use a different password per client and update it anytime from your dashboard.”
- Each link gets its own password — no shared access risk across clients.
- Combine with custom domain and expiry for a complete secure delivery workflow.
- Update or remove the password on any link anytime from your dashboard.
Custom domain delivery
Combine password protection with your own branded domain so recipients trust the link before they even enter the password.
Expiry + password together
Stack password protection with an expiry date. The link becomes completely inaccessible after the deadline, password or not.
Download visibility
See view and download counts for each protected link so you know whether your client accessed the files.
How to set a password on a file sharing link
Four steps from upload to password-protected delivery.
1
Upload your files
Drag files or folders into BulkShare from your dashboard. Organise them however you like before sharing.
2
Create a share link
Generate a share link for the files or folder you want to send. Set a name and optional expiry date at this step.
3
Enable password protection
Toggle on password protection and choose a strong password. Only people who know this password will see your files.
4
Send the link privately
Copy the link and send it via email, Slack, or any channel. Share the password separately for an extra layer of security.
Common use cases for password protection
Password-protected links are used across industries where file confidentiality matters before handoff.
Legal documents
Share NDAs, contracts, and agreements with a password so only named recipients can access the file. Avoid sending sensitive documents as unprotected attachments.
Financial reports
Deliver invoices, financial statements, and proposals with an extra authentication layer. Password-protect links before sending to finance contacts.
Creative deliverables
Protect unreleased campaigns, brand assets, and design exports until clients have approved and paid. Password protects work-in-progress from early public exposure.
Client onboarding kits
Bundle onboarding documents, credentials docs, and welcome materials under a single password-protected link that you share privately per client.
Is password protection right for your workflow?
- You regularly send sensitive documents to clients and want a consistent access-control step.
- You have worked with NDAs, financial files, or confidential creative work that should not be open links.
- You want the professionalism of a branded domain link combined with password security.
Related guides
Secure client file delivery
Full delivery workflow with branding, passwords, expiry, and download tracking.
Custom domain file sharing
Use your own domain alongside password protection for trusted branded links.
Temporary file sharing
Combine password protection with auto-expiring links for maximum security.
Frequently asked questions
How does password protected file sharing work?
You create a share link in BulkShare and enable the password option before sending. When your recipient opens the link, they see a password prompt before the file download page loads. Only people who enter the correct password can access the files.
Is password protection available on the free plan?
Password protection is a Pro feature. Free accounts can create share links but cannot set a password on them. Upgrade to Pro to add passwords to any share link you create.
Can I use a different password for each client?
Yes. Each share link has its own password setting. You can create multiple share links — one per client — and use a unique password for each one. This way a password breach on one link does not compromise other clients' files.
Should I send the password in the same email as the link?
It is safer to send them separately. Share the link in one email and the password via a different channel — SMS, a phone call, or a separate message. This way an intercepted email does not reveal both pieces of information.
Can I combine password protection with a custom domain link?
Yes. With a Pro account you can use a custom domain for your share links and add password protection to them. Recipients see your branded domain and still need the password to access files.
What happens if I forget the password I set?
You can view and update the password on any share link from your BulkShare dashboard at any time. There is no lock-out risk — you always have full control from your account.
Can I add a password to a link I already shared?
Yes. From your dashboard you can edit an existing share link and add or change the password. Recipients who already bookmarked the link will be prompted for the new password next time they visit.