Password-Protected Link in Bio (2026): Lock Specific Links
Protect individual link blocks with a password or schedule their availability. Compare ManyLinks controls with Linktree locks and scheduling.
ManyLinks Pro lets you password-protect a link block while keeping the rest of your page public. You can also set a start time or expiration time for links. These controls are useful for a shared resource, a launch or a temporary promotion.
What password protection covers
Protection applies to link blocks, including links that render as social cards. It does not mean every image, text or other block type can be password-protected.
Visitors see a Locked content placeholder. The public block response withholds the original title, destination and preview details. After the visitor enters a valid password, they can open the link.
A shared password does not identify individual subscribers or revoke a destination URL someone has already copied. If the destination contains paid files or private records, configure access controls there as well. A locked bio link alone is not a membership or payment system.
Scheduled and expired links
Set a start time for an upcoming release, or an expiry for a temporary offer. Before the start, visitors can see a Coming soon placeholder with its scheduled time; the block does not disappear completely. After expiry, it shows No longer available.
Check a public preview when setting these controls, including how the displayed time appears on another device. Password and time controls require Pro, displayed at 10.82 EUR monthly or 99.99 EUR annually on the upgrade page.
Other tools have access controls too
Linktree's Code Lock restricts a single link with a four-digit code starting on Pro. Its scheduling feature is available on Starter, Pro and Premium. The Profile Lock beta covers the whole page and is a different feature from a per-link lock. These documents were checked September 11, 2026.
Choose based on what should remain public, what should be gated, and whether you need an individual password or a shared code. For more context, see ManyLinks vs Linktree.