Share Content with Confidence
Secure your QR codes with a password. Ensure only authorized users can access your sensitive documents, private event details, and internal files.
Bank-Grade Privacy for Your Links
Not all QR codes are meant for the whole world to see. Whether you are sharing pre-release product specs, internal company memos, or exclusive VIP invitations, you need a layer of security that goes beyond a standard scan.
QR Lynx Password Protection acts as a secure gatekeeper. When a user scans your code, they are directed to a branded security page where they must enter the correct password before being redirected to your actual content.
This feature ensures that even if your QR code is shared publicly or photographed by unauthorized parties, the content behind it remains safe and inaccessible without the key.
Security Features
Built for privacy, designed for ease of use.
Total Privacy
Prevent unauthorized access. Only users with the functionality password can view your content.
Granular Control
You decide who gets in. Share the password via a separate channel (email, SMS) for two-factor-like security.
Update Instantly
Compromised password? Change it in seconds from your dashboard without reprinting the QR code.
Restricted Audience
Perfect for limiting potential scans to a specific group, team, or VIP list.
Compliance Ready
Add an extra layer of protection for sensitive data to help meet internal security compliance standards.
Tracked Access
See exactly when and where your secure code was scanned, just like a standard dynamic QR code.
Standard vs Password Protected
Standard Public QR
- • Accessible by anyone who scans
- • Link can be shared freely
- • Bot crawlers can index content
- • No access logs for static codes
Password Protected QR
- • Requires password entry to proceed
- • Content hidden from search engines
- • Branded security login screen
- • Full Analytics & Access logs
How to Secure Your QR Code
Three steps to total privacy.
Create a Dynamic QR
Choose any type (URL, PDF, File) and ensure you select 'Dynamic' (required for security features).
Enable Password Protection
In the 'Advanced Settings' or 'Features' section, toggle 'Password Protection' and set your secure password.
Download & Safety Check
Download your code and test it with your phone to verify the password prompt appears before the content loads.
Secure Use Cases
Who needs password protection?
Corporate Memos
Share internal strategy documents or HR files that should not be accessible to the public or competitors.
Wholesale Pricing
Give B2B clients access to special pricing sheets while keeping retail customers on the standard public site.
Medical Records
Share patient instructions or generic health data securely within a hospital or clinic environment.
Legal Documents
Transfer case files or contracts to clients without sending large email attachments.
VIP Events
Ensure only guests with the password can access the venue map and exclusive after-party schedule.
Education
Provide answer keys or grading rubrics to teachers while keeping them hidden from students.
Security FAQs
Common questions about secured QR codes.
How does the password protection work?
When a user scans your QR code, they are first taken to a secure landing page hosted by QR Lynx. This page prompts them to enter the password you set. Only after entering the correct password are they redirected to your actual destination URL or file.
Is this feature available on the Free plan?
No, Password Protection is an advanced security feature available on our Business and Enterprise plans. It requires Dynamic QR code functionality.
Can I change the password after printing?
Yes! Because the QR code is Dynamic, you can log in to your dashboard and update the password at any time. The physical QR code remains the same, but the access requirement changes immediately.
What happens if I forget the password?
As the account owner, you can always see and reset the password in your dashboard. If a user loses the password, you will need to communicate it to them again via a secure channel.
Is the content encrypted?
The connection to our password page is secured via SSL/HTTPS. The password itself is verified server-side before any redirect occurs, ensuring the destination URL remains hidden from casual snooping.
Does it work on all smartphone cameras?
Yes. The password protection happens on a web page displayed in the phone's browser after scanning. It is compatible with any device that can scan a standard QR code and browse the web.
Can I remove the password later?
Absolutely. If your content becomes public (e.g., after a product launch date), you can simply disable the password feature in your dashboard, and the QR code will behave like a standard link.
Can I see who tried to access it?
You can see analytics for the number of scans. While we track successful scans, detailed 'failed attempt' logs are an Enterprise-grade feature coming soon.
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Starter
- Unlimited Static QR Codes
- 1 Dynamic QR Code
- 1,000 Scans/Month
- 30+ QR Code Types
- JPG, PNG, WEBP Downloads
- Analytics (14 Days)
Pro
- Unlimited Static QR Codes
- 50 Dynamic QR Codes
- 25,000 Scans/Month
- Unbranded QR Codes
- 5 Folders Organization
- 40+ QR Code Types
- Custom Logo Upload
- SVG / PDF Downloads
- Analytics (30 Days)
- Country Location Data
- Advanced Expiry Rules
- PDF Upload (5MB)
Business
- Unlimited Static QR Codes
- 250 Dynamic QR Codes
- 250,000 Scans/Month
- Unbranded QR Codes
- 25 Folders Organization
- 40+ QR Code Types
- Custom Logo Upload
- SVG / PDF Downloads
- Advanced Analytics (60 Days)
- Country / State / City Data
- Device Type / OS / Browser Data
- CSV Report Export
- Advanced Expiry Rules
- Redirect Rules (Device/Country/Time)
- Lead Forms
- Password Protected Codes
- PDF Upload (20MB)
Enterprise
- Unlimited Static QR Codes
- 1000 Dynamic QR Codes
- Unlimited Scans
- Unbranded QR Codes
- White Label Domains
- 100 Folders Organization
- 40+ QR Code Types
- Custom Logo Upload
- SVG / PDF Downloads
- Advanced Analytics (90 Days)
- Country / State / City Data
- Device Type / OS / Browser Data
- Retargeting Pixels
- CSV Report Export
- Advanced Expiry Rules
- Redirect Rules (Device/Country/Time)
- Lead Forms
- Password Protected Codes
- PDF Upload (50MB)
- Dedicated Success Manager
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