Share confidential files securely with password protection—no downloads, no hassle. Perfect for lawyers, agencies, and businesses handling sensitive data.
When you share Google Drive files with "Anyone with the link," you have no control:
Drive Shadow Lock adds an extra security layer to your Google Drive files:
Everything you need to share confidential files with confidence
Set strong passwords for each file. Recipients must enter the correct password to access
Add your logo, colors, and branding to download pages for a professional look
Track who accessed your files with IP address, location, device, and timestamp data
Set links to expire after 1-90 days. Files become inaccessible after expiry
Get instant alerts when someone downloads your files or enters wrong password
Protect files of any size—from documents to large video files
Protect your files in 3 simple steps
Copy the sharing link of any Google Drive file and paste it into Drive Shadow Lock.
Choose a strong password that recipients will need to enter to access the file.
Send the generated secure link to your recipients via email, chat, or any method.
Trusted by professionals who value security
Share confidential case files and legal documents securely with clients and partners.
Protect client work, contracts, and creative assets from unauthorized access.
Distribute course materials, assignments, and grades with controlled access.
Securely share employee documents, contracts, and sensitive HR information.
Everything you need to know about Drive Shadow Lock
Your passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption. We never store your original file—it stays in your Google Drive. The protected link acts as a secure gateway that requires the password to access.
No, we never store your files. All files remain in your Google Drive account. Drive Shadow Lock only creates a secure access layer that requires a password to view the file.
Currently, you'll need to create a new protected link with a new password. The old link will continue to work with the original password until it expires.
After the expiry date, the protected link becomes inaccessible. Recipients will see an error message. You can always create a new protected link if you need to extend access.
Yes! You get detailed analytics including IP address, location, device information, and timestamps for every download. All features are completely free to use.
Yes! Drive Shadow Lock is completely free. All features including password protection, download analytics, email notifications, and link expiry are available at no cost.