Access control
Password-protected file sharing
A share password adds a practical gate when a link may pass through email, chat, or a project tool. FileShareFast checks the password before returning the file list or authorizing downloads. It is one layer in a secure sharing workflow, not a substitute for carefully choosing recipients and removing old links.
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What the password protects
The password is hashed before it is stored. A recipient must submit the correct value before the application exposes the protected share. After successful verification, the application grants time-limited access in that browser.
The share URL and password should travel through different channels when the material is sensitive. For example, send the link in the project workspace and provide the password in a direct call or separate message.
- Use a unique password that is not reused for an account.
- Check the link expiration before sending it.
- Remove the share when the recipient no longer needs it.
The boundary to understand
Password protection controls access through FileShareFast. It does not stop an authorized recipient from saving or forwarding a downloaded file, and it is not client-held-key or zero-knowledge encryption.
For regulated, contractual, or highly sensitive material, confirm that the complete storage, retention, identity, and audit requirements of your organization are satisfied before uploading.
A practical workflow
Step 1
Add files
Choose supported files on the upload page and review the displayed per-file limit.
Step 2
Choose password access
Select the password option and enter a password of at least six characters.
Step 3
Share separately
Send the generated link and its password through separate channels when practical.
Step 4
Review and remove
Use the dashboard to monitor the share and delete it when the work is complete.
Common questions
Is the password stored in plain text?
No. The application stores a password hash and compares submitted passwords against that hash.
Does a password encrypt the file in my browser?
No. It gates access to the share; it is not client-side encryption with a key controlled only by you.
Can a recipient forward the downloaded file?
Yes. Access controls cannot prevent an authorized recipient from copying a file after download.