Beyond Link Locking: The Complete Guide to LOCK.PUB's 11 Secret Content Types

You might know LOCK.PUB as a tool for putting passwords on links. But there is so much more you can do. Beyond URL locking, LOCK.PUB offers 10 other powerful content types -- all protected by passwords.

This guide lists every content type LOCK.PUB supports and walks you through seven of them in detail.

All 11 Content Types at a Glance

Type	Icon	Description
URL Lock	🔗	Password-protected URL redirect
Secret Memo	📝	Password-protected text message
Encrypted Chat	💬	Anonymous chat room, encrypted in your browser
Secret Poll	📊	Anonymous voting and surveys
Secret Image	🖼️	Password-protected image
Secret Board	🎨	Collaborative drawing board
Secret Audio	🎵	Password-protected audio
Ask Board	❓	Anonymous Q&A board
Location	📍	Password-protected location sharing
File	📁	Password-protected file sharing
Secure Request	📥	Ask someone to send you sensitive information securely

🔗 URL Lock -- Put a Password on Any Link

The most well-known feature. Set a password on any URL, and only people who know the password can access it.

When to use it:

• Sharing premium content links with specific people only
• Sending internal document links externally with an extra layer of authentication
• Double-protecting Google Drive, Notion, or other shared links

Recommended settings:
- Password: Simple but unpredictable combination
- Expiration (Pro): 1 day to 7 days as needed

📝 Secret Memo -- Password-Protected Text

Safely share passwords, API keys, secret messages, and other sensitive text. Instead of sending passwords directly through a messenger, wrap them in a secret memo.

When to use it:

• Sharing server passwords or API keys with teammates
• Giving Wi-Fi passwords to guests
• Sending secret messages or surprise party details

Recommended settings:
- Password: A strong password
- Expiration: 1 hour to 24 hours
- Access limit: 1 view (Pro) -> can't be reopened after reading

💬 Encrypted Chat -- Anonymous Browser-Encrypted Chat Room

An anonymous chat room that only people with the password can join. Every message is encrypted in your browser before it is uploaded, so only encrypted message data is stored.

When to use it:

• Whistleblowing or anonymous reporting
• Collecting anonymous feedback
• Temporary team discussions
• Corporate audit channels

Recommended settings:
- Password: A password known only to participants
- Expiration: Expire when the meeting ends (Pro)

📊 Secret Poll -- Collect Opinions Anonymously

A secret polling feature for team decisions, anonymous surveys, and yes/no votes. Only people with the password can participate, ensuring no outside interference.

When to use it:

• Voting on team dinner locations, project directions, etc.
• Running anonymous satisfaction surveys
• Holding yes/no votes on sensitive matters

🖼️ Secret Image -- Password-Protect Your Photos

Share sensitive images like IDs, contracts, and design mockups with password protection. Unlike messengers that auto-save photos to the gallery, secret images become inaccessible after expiration.

When to use it:

• Safely sending ID or passport photos
• Showing design previews to clients
• Sharing medical record images

🎨 Secret Board -- A Shared Secret Canvas

A password-protected collaborative drawing board. Draw together in real time or express ideas visually.

When to use it:

• Visualizing ideas during team brainstorming sessions
• Collecting signatures remotely
• Providing design feedback through direct drawing

🎵 Secret Audio -- Password-Protect Your Audio

Share voice messages, recordings, and music demos with password protection.

When to use it:

• Sending secret voice messages
• Sharing unreleased music demos with select people only
• Sharing meeting recordings with attendees only

Feature Comparison

Feature	URL Lock	Secret Memo	Encrypted Chat	Secret Poll	Secret Image	Secret Board	Secret Audio
Password protection	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Expiration time (Pro)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Access limit (Pro)	✅	✅	—	—	✅	—	✅
Custom slug (Pro)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Analytics (Pro)	✅	✅	—	✅	✅	—	✅
Free to use	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

How to Get Started

All 11 content types are free to create (up to 3 links a month without an account, 5 with a free account). Pick a type, set a password, and your link is ready.

1. Visit lock.pub
2. Choose the content type you want
3. Enter your content and set a password
4. Share the generated link

Need more features? Upgrade to the Pro plan for unlimited links, expiration times, access limits, custom slugs, and detailed analytics.

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