How do I share files with password protection?
Upload files on EasySend and enter a password. Recipients must enter the password before viewing or downloading. The password is hashed with bcrypt on the server.
Adding a password to shared files ensures that only people who know the password can access the download page. This is useful for contracts, internal documents, client deliverables and any file you do not want publicly accessible.
How to Add Password Protection
- Upload your files on easysend.co
- Enter a password in the password field during upload
- Share the link with your recipient
- Share the password separately (via a different channel for security)
How It Works Technically
When you set a password, EasySend hashes it using bcrypt before storing it. Bcrypt is a one-way hashing algorithm designed for password storage. When a recipient enters the password, it is hashed and compared against the stored hash. Even if the database were compromised, the actual passwords could not be recovered from the hashes.
Password Protection vs Encryption
Password protection and end-to-end encryption are separate features:
- Password protection - gates access to the download page. The server can still see the file contents.
- End-to-end encryption - encrypts the actual file data. The server cannot read the contents even with direct storage access.
For maximum security, enable both features. The password gates access while the encryption protects the data itself.
Best Practices
- Use at least 8 characters for basic protection and 12+ for sensitive files
- Send the link and password through different channels (link via email, password via text)
- Do not reuse passwords from other services