Share a credential safely
Put the credential in the private note and send the unlock password through another channel.
Password-protected note
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.
No signup before create
- 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
LOCK.PUB
Usage guide
Share a note the recipient can unlock in the browser
Put the credential in the private note and send the unlock password through another channel.
Separate the note from its public label
Put sensitive content in the private note field. The public label is visible before unlocking, so use a neutral description there.
Set a password and share the link
Create the protected link, then send the password through a separate trusted channel. The recipient needs the link and password, not a LOCK.PUB account.
Keep access to your created links
A standard note can be opened again while it remains valid. Connect your guest session to an account before losing the session if you want to keep its dashboard history.
What this tool protects
These standard notes are not one-time links. A recipient can copy or photograph an unlocked note. Use the dedicated one-time secret tool when you need subsequent access through the link to be blocked.
Password-protected note
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 notes
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 | LOCK.PUBRequired | Typical private-note toolOptional or unavailable |
| Public label separate from secret | LOCK.PUBYes | Typical private-note toolVaries |
| Dashboard visibility | LOCK.PUBYes after account save | Typical private-note toolOften limited |
| Read receipts | LOCK.PUBPro analytics | Typical private-note toolVaries |
| API creation | LOCK.PUBPro API | Typical private-note toolVaries |
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.
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