CodeQR's password protection feature is useful when you want to share a link with a group of people and make sure that only the intended recipients can access the link.
In this guide, we'll show you how to create password-protected links in CodeQR.
1. Create a link
First, create a link by clicking the Create Link button in the top right corner of the CodeQR dashboard.
Then enter your destination URL and, optionally, a custom short link for it.
2. Enter a password
To use this feature, click to enable Password Protection in the link builder. This will open a field where you can enter your password.
Next, enter a password for the link or generate a random one, and click Create link.
When you share your link, the user will be prompted to enter a password before they can access the destination URL.
3. Pass the password in the URL (optional)
Optionally, you can also pass a pw query parameter to the link to automatically authenticate and redirect the user to the destination URL.
Automation for processes that need access to the link
Integration with systems that manage passwords
Security considerations:
Server logs may record the password in the URL
Browser history stores the password
Accidental sharing of the full URL
Use only for temporary or low-sensitivity passwords
4. Set a custom logo for the password page (optional)
On the Starter plan and above, you can also set a custom logo for the password page. That's useful if you want to brand the password page with your company logo.
The logo on your password page is linked to your project's logo in CodeQR. You can set this up by following the steps below:
Steps to set up a custom logo:
Go to the settings page for your project by clicking the Settings link in the menu bar at the top of your project dashboard.
Scroll down to the Project Logo section and upload your company's logo. We recommend using a square image for best results.
Save the changes and your logo will be applied automatically.
Once you’ve set your project logo, your password page will automatically use your project's logo.