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Password-Protect Your Links

Password protection lets you put a gate in front of any short link. Visitors see a Brevr-branded prompt asking for a password before they reach the destination. Only people with the password get through.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to add a password to any short link
  • Which use cases benefit most from password-protected links
  • How analytics work on gated links

How Password Protection Works

When a visitor clicks your link, they land on a password prompt instead of going straight to the destination. They type the password you set, and Brevr redirects them to the destination URL. Anyone without the password cannot proceed. Analytics record every visit — including visitors who arrive at the prompt, whether or not they enter the password correctly.

📸 Screenshot: [Brevr-branded password prompt page shown from a visitor’s perspective]

  1. Open the link editor for an existing link, or start creating a new link.
  2. Scroll to the “Security” section in the editor panel.
  3. Toggle Password Protection on.
  4. Type your chosen password into the field that appears.
  5. Save the link.
  6. Share the link and send the password separately — for example, in a follow-up email or message.

📸 Screenshot: [Link editor with the Security section expanded, Password Protection toggled on, and a password entered in the field]

Password-protected links work anywhere you need to share something privately without building a full login system.

Use CaseExample
Client deliverablesCampaign report only the client can open
Pre-launch previewProduct page shared before public launch
Gated contentResource link sent with password in a separate email
Internal linksTeam-only resources without a login system

📸 Screenshot: [Dashboard link list showing a padlock icon on password-protected links]

How to Change or Remove a Password

You can update or remove a password at any time without breaking the short link itself.

  1. Open the link editor for the protected link.
  2. Scroll to the Security section.
  3. Type a new password to change it, or toggle Password Protection off to remove the gate entirely.
  4. Save your changes.

The link URL stays the same. Anyone who had the old link can still use it — they will just need the new password, or no password at all if you removed protection.

📸 Screenshot: [Link editor with the password field showing an existing password, and the toggle in the off position as an alternative]

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Brevr tracks every visit to the password prompt page, including visitors who never enter the correct password. Your dashboard shows total visits, unique visitors, device types, and locations as usual.

Yes. Each link has its own independent password. There is no shared or workspace-level password — every protected link is configured individually.

What happens if someone enters the wrong password?

The prompt reloads and shows an error message. The visitor can try again. There is currently no limit on the number of password attempts.

Is the password visible to anyone inside my Brevr workspace?

Yes. Anyone on your team with access to the link editor can see and change the password. If you need stricter access control, manage team permissions at the workspace level.

Can I use password protection with a custom domain?

Yes. Password protection works the same way on links using your own custom domain as it does on brevr.one links.

What if I forget the password I set?

Open the link editor and scroll to the Security section — the password you set is visible there. You can also replace it with a new one at any time.

Watch the Full Walkthrough

🎬 Video walkthrough: [Password-Protecting a Link in Brevr — ~2 min]

Walk through every step below with the screenshots to follow along at your own pace.

Open the link editor for an existing link from your dashboard, or start creating a new link from scratch. The editor panel slides open on the right side of the screen.

📸 Screenshot: [Dashboard with a link row highlighted and the link editor panel open on the right side of the screen]

Step 2: Navigate to the Security Section

Scroll down inside the link editor until you reach the “Security” section. This section contains all access-control settings for the link, including password protection.

📸 Screenshot: [Link editor scrolled to reveal the Security section heading with the Password Protection toggle visible in the off position]

Step 3: Enable Password Protection and Enter a Password

Toggle Password Protection on. A password input field appears directly below the toggle. Type your chosen password into the field.

📸 Screenshot: [Link editor with the Password Protection toggle switched on and a password entered in the field that appeared below it]

Click the Save button to apply the password to the link. The link URL does not change — the password gate is added on top of the existing redirect.

📸 Screenshot: [Save button highlighted at the bottom of the link editor, with the Security section showing the password set]

Step 5: Confirm the Padlock Icon in the Dashboard

Return to your link dashboard. Password-protected links display a padlock icon alongside the link entry so you can identify gated links at a glance.

📸 Screenshot: [Dashboard link list with a padlock icon visible next to the protected link’s row]

Step 6: View the Visitor Password Prompt

Open the short link in a private browser window. You should land on the Brevr-branded password prompt instead of the destination. Enter the password to confirm the redirect works correctly.

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