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Password protect a website on drophost
- Password on paid plans
- HTML and zip supported
- Stable preview URL
How to do it
1. Sign in and open the right tab
Switch to Website for HTML or a zip with index.html.
2. Upload and publish
drophost can password-gate an HTML preview on paid plans so client sites are not casually forwarded. Host the zip, then add a passphrase on Starter or Pro.
3. Share the live URL
Copy the HTTPS link. Replace the file later on the same project when you need updates.
Preview then gate
Upload the static site first. Turn on the password before you send the URL widely.
Same link through rounds
Replace the zip each review round. Keep the passworded URL stable.
Common questions
How do I password protect a website on drophost?
drophost can password-gate an HTML preview on paid plans so client sites are not casually forwarded. Host the zip, then add a passphrase on Starter or Pro.
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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