Share a credential safely
Put the credential in the private note and send the unlock password through another channel.
Password-protected note
No signup before create
Create a password-protected note
Write sensitive text, require a password before it can be opened, and share a clean LOCK.PUB link with the recipient.
Password field is required
Recipient sees only the public label before unlock
Generated links stay compatible with LOCK.PUB dashboard
No password is returned in API responses
When to use a password-protected note
Use this flow when a recipient must enter a password before sensitive text is revealed, with a separate public label shown before unlock.
Send private instructions
Protect onboarding steps, one-time directions, or internal notes before sharing the link.
Avoid plain-text chat history
Keep sensitive content out of long-lived chat logs while still sending an easy URL.
LOCK.PUB for password protected note
Competitor features change over time, so this table stays conservative and focuses on the LOCK.PUB product model.
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| Feature | LOCK.PUB | Typical private-note tool |
|---|---|---|
| Password before reveal | Required | Optional or unavailable |
| Public label separate from secret | Yes | Varies |
| Dashboard visibility | Yes after account save | Often limited |
| Read receipts | Pro analytics | Varies |
| API creation | Pro API | Varies |
Questions before sending a password-protected note
Is the password required?
Yes. This tool page requires a password before it calls the LOCK.PUB create API.
Is the public label secret?
No. The public label can appear before unlock, so keep sensitive content inside the private note field only.
Can I manage the note later?
Yes, if you create while logged in or save the guest session to an account after creation.
Can I automate password-protected notes?
Yes. Pro users can use the LOCK.PUB API for memo and URL link creation with quota tracking.