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Password Protection, Expiry and Click Limits for Links

Control who can access your links and when

Add password protection, expiry dates, click limits, and geographic restrictions to any link. Perfect for limited-time offers, gated content, and exclusive promotions that need tight access control.

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Password Protection
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Click Limit
500clicks max
327 remaining
Expiry Date
2025-07-31 23:59
Fallback URL
https://acme.com/offer-expired

Shared links stay live forever with no access control

Once you share a link, anyone can access it at any time. There's no way to limit access to specific audiences, time windows, or usage counts. This creates security and marketing risks.

Promotional links stay active long after the campaign ends

No way to restrict link access to specific regions or audiences

Gated content links get shared publicly without authorization

No usage limits -links can be forwarded and reused indefinitely

Key Benefits

Password Protection

Require a password to access the destination. Perfect for gated content and exclusive offers.

Expiry Dates

Set a date and time when the link automatically stops working. Ideal for limited-time promotions.

Click Limits

Limit the number of clicks a link can receive. Create true scarcity for exclusive offers.

How It Works

1

Create or edit a link

Open any link in your dashboard and navigate to the Protection settings tab.

2

Set your restrictions

Add a password, set an expiry date, define a click limit, or configure geographic restrictions.

3

Set a fallback URL

Choose where visitors go when the link expires or limits are reached -a custom page, your homepage, or a message.

Protection Features in Detail

Password gate

Visitors must enter a password before being redirected. Share the password only with intended recipients.

Expiry date & time

Links automatically deactivate after a specific date and time you set.

Click limit

Set a maximum number of clicks. Once reached, the link redirects to your fallback URL.

Geographic restrictions

Allow or block access from specific countries or regions.

Custom fallback page

Define where visitors land when protection rules prevent access.

Real-time status

See how many clicks remain, time until expiry, and current access status at a glance.

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Take Control of Your Links

Add passwords, expiry dates, and click limits to any link. Protect your content and create real urgency for your campaigns.