Create Password Protected Short Links

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Not every link should be accessible to everyone. y.hn's password protected links let you add a password gate to any short URL, ensuring only authorized people can access the destination. When someone clicks a password-protected y.hn link, they see a clean password prompt before being redirected. No password, no access.

This feature is invaluable for a wide range of use cases. Protect premium content behind a shared password, restrict access to internal company documents, gate early access to product launches, secure download links for paid digital products, or limit event registration pages to invited guests. The password is set when you create the link and can be changed at any time from your dashboard.

Password protected links still include full click analytics, so you can see how many people attempted to access the link versus how many entered the correct password. This gives you visibility into demand for gated content. Combine with custom slugs for branded protected links like y.hn/vip or y.hn/preview. Available on Pro and Business plans.

Key Features

✓Password gate on any short link
✓Clean password prompt page
✓Change passwords anytime
✓Analytics on access attempts
✓Custom slugs supported
✓No destination URL revealed
✓Works with any URL type
✓Available on Pro plans

Frequently Asked Questions

How does password protection work on a short link?▼
When a visitor clicks a password-protected y.hn link, they are shown a simple password prompt page. After entering the correct password, they are redirected to the destination URL. The destination is never revealed until the password is entered.
Can I change the password after creating the link?▼
Yes. You can update or remove the password at any time from your y.hn dashboard. The short URL itself does not change when you modify the password.
Is the password protection secure?▼
The password verification happens server-side. The destination URL is not included in the page source, so it cannot be bypassed by inspecting the HTML. For highly sensitive content, we recommend also using the expiration feature.
Can I see who entered the password?▼
y.hn tracks total access attempts and successful unlocks. While we do not identify individual users, you can see aggregate analytics including location and device data for both attempted and successful accesses.

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