Why teams use Password Protection
One-click password setup
Toggle password protection on any link and set your preferred password. Change or remove it at any time from the dashboard.
Per-link passwords
Set different passwords for different recipients. Share the same document with multiple parties, each with their own unique access code.
Combine with other controls
Stack password protection with email capture, NDA requirements, link expiry, and 2FA. Build the exact security configuration your documents need.
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Frequently asked questions
I'm a startup founder sharing my $35M Series A pitch deck with 10 specific VCs — can I give each one a unique password so I know who forwarded it?
Yes. On Peony Pro ($20/admin/month), you create per-link passwords so each of your 10 VCs gets a unique access code. Combined with page-level analytics (included on all plans), you can see which VC entered which password and exactly how they engaged with your deck. If someone forwards the link without the password, the recipient cannot access your materials. For your $35M raise, this gives you trackable access control without the complexity of email-gated permissions — and you can change or revoke any password at any time from your dashboard.
We're running a $100M M&A process and our compliance team wants password protection on top of NDA gating — can we layer both?
Yes. Password protection starts on Pro ($20/admin/month), and NDA gating is on Business ($40/admin/month). For your $100M process, your bidders enter a password, then sign your NDA, then access the data room — three layers of access control before they see a single page of your CIM. You can also add dynamic watermarks, screenshot protection, and link expiry on Business for a complete security stack. DocSend only supports basic password and email gates with no NDA gating or screenshot protection at any tier.
Our HR team needs to share sensitive employee documents with 5 department heads — is password protection enough for HR files?
Password protection on Pro ($20/admin/month) is a strong starting point — each department head enters a password before viewing compensation data, performance reviews, or employment agreements. You can set different passwords for each recipient so access is individually trackable. For additional security on particularly sensitive files like executive compensation packages or termination agreements, Business ($40/admin/month) adds screenshot protection so recipients cannot capture images, and dynamic watermarks that stamp every page with the viewer's identity.
We run a test prep centre and need to password-protect our exam materials so only enrolled students can access them — how does this work?
On Pro ($20/admin/month), you upload your exam materials and add a password that you share only with enrolled students. Students click the link, enter the password, and view the materials in their browser — no downloading, no printing if you disable those options. You can change the password each term so previous students lose access automatically. For additional protection, Business ($40/admin/month) adds screenshot blocking so students cannot capture images of your exam questions, and link expiry automatically cuts off access when the exam period ends.
Our PE fund password-protects quarterly LP reports for a $150M fund — can we change the password each quarter without sending new links?
Yes. On Pro ($20/admin/month), you change the password on any active link from your dashboard without generating a new URL. For your $150M fund, you update the password each quarter and share the new code with your LPs — they use the same link they always have. This avoids the confusion of distributing new links every quarter while ensuring that last quarter's password no longer works. Page-level analytics (included on all plans) show you which LPs actually opened the report and how long they spent on each section.
Our law firm needs to password-protect a $60M diligence room — do our counterparties need a Peony account to enter the password?
No. Your counterparties, bidders, and opposing counsel only need the link and the password you share with them. Peony does not require recipients to create an account, install software, or download an app. For your $60M diligence room, this keeps friction low — buyer counsel enters the password and is immediately reviewing your documents, with every view logged in your analytics dashboard. Password protection is on Pro ($20/admin/month); adding NDA gating, watermarks, and screenshot protection for the full security stack is on Business ($40/admin/month).
Our boutique bank runs $50M-$150M mandates and uses DocSend for password protection — how does Peony compare?
DocSend charges $45-$300/user/month and limits you to basic password and email gates with no NDA gating, no screenshot protection, and no dynamic watermarks. Peony Pro at $20/admin/month includes password protection with per-link passwords, page-level analytics, and e-signatures. Business at $40/admin/month adds NDA gating, screenshot protection, dynamic watermarks, AI document chat, and full data room capabilities. For your $50M-$150M mandates, Peony replaces DocSend with more security layers at a lower price — and scales from pitch deck sharing to full data room workflows without switching tools.
Related features
Two-Factor Authentication
Require email-based identity verification before anyone can view your shared documents.
Link Expiry
Set automatic expiration dates on shared links so documents are only accessible when they should be.
Watermarks
Add dynamic watermarks with viewer details to every page, deterring unauthorized redistribution.