Password Protection ThatClients Actually Use
Protect sensitive galleries without the complexity. Simple passwords, no accounts required, automatic device memory. Security and usability in perfect balance—no IT department needed.
The Privacy Protection Paradox
Complex Password Systems
Some platforms require individual accounts with strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and email verification. Grandma can't access the wedding photos because she forgot her password. Again. Security so complex it becomes its own barrier.
Password Reset Hell
Client forgets password. You send reset link. It goes to spam. They request another. That expires. You get a phone call. You walk them through it. You became tech support instead of a photographer.
Too Simple, Not Secure
Make passwords too simple and you have no real protection. Anyone can guess "wedding2024." But make them complex and clients can't remember them. The balance feels impossible.
Individual Account Nightmare
Corporate event with 50 attendees who need access? Creating 50 individual accounts is absurd. Sharing one complex password via email is insecure. Enterprise-level complexity for a simple photo gallery.
The Privacy Tax
You need to protect sensitive photos—wedding photos, corporate headshots, private events. But traditional password systems create so much friction that you spend more time troubleshooting access than delivering photos. Privacy shouldn't require a computer science degree.
Security Meets Simplicity
SendPhoto password protection strikes the perfect balance between security and usability. Set a simple, memorable password. Share it with your client. They enter it once per device, and the gallery remembers them.
Simple Entry
No account creation, no email verification. Just a password field. Clients enter the password and access their gallery.
Device Memory
Enter the password once on your phone, once on your laptop. Each device remembers. No repeated logins.
Shareable Access
One password serves multiple people. Perfect for families, corporate teams, and event attendees.
Works Across All Devices and Browsers
iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, iPad—it all works. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge—it all works. Your client's tech setup doesn't matter. Universal compatibility, zero compatibility issues.
Easy Password Updates If Needed
Need to change the password? Update it in your gallery settings. The new password takes effect immediately. Previous access is revoked. Full control without complexity.
Optional Password Expiry Dates
Set galleries to automatically lock after a certain date. Perfect for temporary access scenarios. The gallery remains visible to you but becomes password-protected (or fully locked) for clients after expiry. Time-limited access, fully automated.
Secure Session Management
Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. Session cookies use secure, httpOnly flags. Configurable session expiry. Bank-level security with consumer-level simplicity.
See It In Action
Confidential Corporate Event
How David secured access for 47 employees without 47 accounts
The Event
David photographs TechCorp's confidential product launch event. The photos show unreleased products and can't be public. 47 employees who attended need access, but the gallery can't be publicly viewable.
Gallery Setup
David uploads the photos to SendPhoto and enables password protection. He sets a simple, memorable password: TechCorp2025 Easy to remember, easy to share verbally or via text.
Sharing Access
David sends the gallery link and password to the HR director via email: "Gallery link: [URL]. Password: TechCorp2025." The HR director forwards it to all attendees in one email. No individual account setup. No IT department involvement.
Employee Access
All 47 employees click the link. They see a clean password entry screen. They typeTechCorp2025 and press enter. Gallery loads. Each employee enters the password once on their phone, once on their laptop if needed. Device remembers them. No repeated logins.
The Outcome
Zero support tickets. Zero password resets. Zero confusion.The photos remain protected from public access. All authorized employees have seamless access. David avoided creating 47 individual accounts or dealing with complex authentication systems.
Bonus: Temporary Access
Three months later, David sets an expiry date on the gallery. After the expiry, the gallery automatically locks to new viewers. Previously-authenticated employees retain access, but the gallery can't be shared further. Time-limited security without manual management.
How Password Protection Works
Security you can trust, usability your clients will love
Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt before storage. We never store plain-text passwords. Even our servers can't read the original password—only verify if an entered password matches the hash. Your client's privacy is protected even from us.
Once authenticated, devices receive a secure session cookie with httpOnly and secure flags. Cookies are device-specific and use cryptographically secure tokens. Session hijacking protection built-in.
Set how long devices stay authenticated. Default is 30 days, but you can configure anywhere from 1 day to indefinite. Sessions expire automatically based on your settings. Flexible security to match your needs.
Change gallery passwords anytime from your dashboard. New password takes effect immediately. Previous sessions are invalidated—everyone must re-authenticate with the new password. Full control to revoke access when needed.
Set galleries to automatically lock after a specific date. Perfect for time-limited proofing, event access, or contractual delivery windows. After expiry, the gallery either requires re-authentication or locks completely based on your settings. Automated security lifecycle management.
Privacy Without the Pain
Protect sensitive galleries with password security that clients can actually use. No accounts, no IT tickets, no complexity. Just simple, effective privacy.