Send sensitive text
Share short private context without pasting the full content into email, chat, or a ticket.
Private note tool
Create a private note link
Use LOCK.PUB to turn sensitive text into a password-protected private note link that recipients unlock in the browser.
No signup before create
- Password unlock before the note is shown
- Private text is never shown in public page HTML
- Guest creation first, account save after
- Dashboard management after signup
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Usage guide
Share a note the recipient can unlock in the browser
Share short private context without pasting the full content into email, chat, or a ticket.
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.
Private note tool
When to use a private note link
Use this flow when you need to move sensitive text out of email or chat and share a protected link the recipient can open in a browser.
Keep the link manageable
Create quickly, then save the guest session to an account when you want dashboard history.
Separate link and password
Send the link through one channel and the password through another to reduce single-channel exposure.
LOCK.PUB for private 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 required | LOCK.PUBYes | Typical private-note toolDepends on the tool |
| Create without signup | LOCK.PUBYes, with guest session | Typical private-note toolOften yes |
| Dashboard after creation | LOCK.PUBYes after account save | Typical private-note toolOften no |
| Multiple secure content types | LOCK.PUBYes | Typical private-note toolUsually note-only |
| Pro analytics and LOCK.PUB branding removal | LOCK.PUBAvailable | Typical private-note toolVaries |
Questions before sending a private note
What is a private note link?
It is a shareable LOCK.PUB URL that shows a public label first, then reveals the private note only after the recipient enters the password.
Can I create one without signing up?
Yes. LOCK.PUB starts a guest session when you submit the form, then offers account save after the link is created.
Can the recipient open it without an account?
Yes. Recipients only need the link and the password.
Where should I send the password?
Use a separate channel whenever the note is sensitive. Do not put the link and password in the same message.
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Need to manage more private notes?
Pro adds read receipts, deeper access analytics, API creation, the option to hide LOCK.PUB branding, and more control over shared links.
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