Lock any short link behind a password only your people know
Put a passphrase in front of any short link so only people who know it reach the destination. Set the password per link, share it separately from the URL, and revoke access whenever you want by changing it or adding an expiry.
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- Set up in minutes
- GDPR-ready analytics
- No ad interstitials
- Cancel anytime
Password protection gates a short link behind a passphrase. Visitors who open the link see a simple prompt first, and only the correct password lets them through to the real destination. It is a per-link Pro control you turn on in the protection panel, so the same account can have open links and locked links side by side. Nobody needs a Flyn account to unlock a protected link, they just need the password, and you can pull access back at any time by resetting the passphrase or setting the link to expire.
How it works
Up and running in minutes
Create your short link
Shorten your destination in Flyn as you normally would, on the Flyn domain or one of your custom domains. The link works like any other until you decide to lock it.
Open the protection panel and set a password
In the link settings, open the protection panel and enter a passphrase. From that moment on, every visitor is stopped at a password prompt before the destination loads.
Share the link and password separately
Send the short URL wherever you like, then deliver the password through a different channel so the two never travel together. Only people with both can reach the content.
Revoke or time-box access when you need to
Change the password to cut off everyone who had the old one, or set an expiry so the link stops working after a date. Both take effect immediately, no need to reissue the URL.
Why it matters
What you get
Gate private, paid, or internal content
Put pricing sheets, client deliverables, unlisted downloads, or internal docs behind a passphrase so a stray forward does not expose them to anyone who lands on the URL.
No account needed to view
Recipients unlock the link with the password alone. There is no signup, no login, and no friction for the people you actually want to reach the content.
Revoke access on your terms
Change the passphrase to lock out everyone who had it, or add an expiry to retire the link on a schedule. You stay in control long after the link is shared.
Works alongside cloaking
Layer password protection on top of link cloaking so the destination stays both hidden and gated. Visitors see your branded address, then a prompt, then the content.
One less URL to worry about
A protected link that leaks does nothing without the passphrase. Sharing the URL in the open is no longer the same as sharing the content behind it.
Analytics still fire on every unlock
Protection does not blind your reporting. Each successful click still records geo, city, device, OS, browser, and referrer in your Pro analytics.
Who it's for
Made for how you work
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Frequently asked questions
How does password protection work on a Flyn link?
You set a passphrase on a link in its protection panel. After that, anyone who opens the short URL sees a password prompt first, and only the correct passphrase lets them continue to the destination. It is a per-link toggle available on the Pro plan, so you can lock some links and leave others open on the same account.
Do viewers need a Flyn account to open a protected link?
No. Recipients only need the password. There is no signup or login for viewers, which makes protected links easy to share with clients, customers, or anyone outside your team while still keeping the content gated.
How do I revoke access after I have shared the link?
Change the password on the link and everyone holding the old passphrase is locked out immediately, without changing the URL itself. You can also set the link to expire on a date so access ends automatically. Both take effect right away.
Should I send the link and the password together?
No, keep them apart. Share the short URL through one channel and the passphrase through another, so a single intercepted message never hands over both. Splitting them is what makes the protection meaningful.
Can I combine password protection with other Flyn features?
Yes. Password protection pairs with link cloaking so the destination stays hidden and gated, and with link expiration so access is both locked and time-boxed. It also works with your custom domains, so a protected link can still carry your brand in the address bar.
Is password protection a Free or Pro feature?
It is a Pro feature. The Free plan includes link expiration, QR codes, custom OG previews, and basic click analytics on up to 25 links a month, while password protection, cloaking, smart routing, and advanced analytics are part of Pro. Pro is $12 a month, or $9 a month billed annually, and there is a one-time $249 lifetime option.
Why teams choose Flyn
Built to trust, priced to keep
Flat, honest pricing
One $9/mo rate (about 8 EUR / 7 GBP). No per-link fees, no metered "tracked clicks", no surprise tier jumps.
GDPR-safe by design
No raw IP addresses stored, plus one-click data export and deletion. Built to fit EU and UK privacy rules.
No ad interstitials
Clean redirects on your own branded domain. Your audience never lands on a preview or ad page first.
Numbers you can trust
Click and scan analytics are bot-filtered, so you measure real people, not crawlers padding your stats.
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Password-protected links is included with Flyn Pro
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