drophost
Password protect a PDF on drophost
- Starter and Pro
- PDF + password together
- No recipient account
How to do it
1. Sign in and open the right tab
Stay on File for documents and images, or Website for HTML and zips.
2. Upload and publish
drophost requires a passphrase before a PDF opens on Starter or Pro. Share the URL freely and send the password in another channel.
3. Share the live URL
Copy the HTTPS link. Replace the file later on the same project when you need updates.
Larger PDFs are paid
Free includes PDFs up to 0.5 MB. Larger PDFs and password protection start on Starter. Free also covers Word, images, and text.
Change the password anytime
Update or remove the gate from the project settings as the engagement changes.
Common questions
How do I password protect a pdf on drophost?
drophost requires a passphrase before a PDF opens on Starter or Pro. Share the URL freely and send the password in another channel.
Do recipients need an account?
No. Anyone with the drophost link can open it in a browser unless you add a password on Starter or Pro.
Does the drophost link expire?
No. The drophost URL stays live until you delete the project. Replace the file anytime and keep the same link.
Which plan do I need?
Larger PDFs (over 0.5 MB), passwords, and custom domains need Starter or Pro. Word, images, text, Markdown, CSV, HTML sites, and PDFs up to 0.5 MB are on Free within plan limits.
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