Beyond Link Locking: The Complete Guide to LOCK.PUB's 7 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 6 other powerful content types -- all protected by passwords.

This guide walks you through every content type LOCK.PUB supports.

All 7 Content Types at a Glance

Type	Icon	Description
URL Lock	🔗	Password-protected URL redirect
Secret Memo	📝	Password-protected text message
Encrypted Chat	💬	Anonymous E2E encrypted chat room
Secret Poll	📊	Anonymous voting and surveys
Secret Image	🖼️	Password-protected image
Secret Board	🎨	Collaborative drawing board
Secret Audio	🎵	Password-protected audio

🔗 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: 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) -> auto-deletes after reading

💬 Encrypted Chat -- Anonymous E2E Encrypted Chat Room

An anonymous chat room that only people with the password can join. Every message is end-to-end encrypted, meaning even the server cannot read the content.

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: Delete after 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	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Access limit (Pro)	✅	✅	—	—	✅	—	✅
Custom slug (Pro)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Analytics (Pro)	✅	✅	—	✅	✅	—	✅
Free to use	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

How to Get Started

All 7 content types are free to use. Just sign up, 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 access limits, custom slugs, and detailed analytics.

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