Guide
How to protect the photos you share
Sharing a gallery doesn't mean giving up control. Mark photos private, lock a share behind a PIN, set links to expire or revoke them, and share just a handful of photos instead of the whole event.
Your controls
- Private photos — hidden from public links, shown with a lock icon
- PIN-protected shares — recipients unlock private photos with a 4-digit code
- Expiring links — set how long a share stays live
- Revoke instantly — disable a link and it stops working immediately
- Share selected — send a few photos without exposing the gallery
Why it matters
Events often mix public moments with private ones. These controls let you share freely with guests while keeping the sensitive shots for family only — or pulling a link entirely once a project wraps.
Step by step
- 1
Mark sensitive photos private
Select photos and choose Mark private. Private photos are hidden from public share links and show a lock icon so you always know what's gated.
- 2
Add a PIN to a share
When sharing, turn on PIN protection and set a 4-digit code. Recipients see public photos immediately and unlock private ones by entering the PIN.
- 3
Set an expiry
Full-event links never expire by default, so a gallery stays reachable for as long as you want. If you'd rather it lapse, set Link expiry to 7, 15 or 30 days when you share; when it expires, the link stops working.
- 4
Share only what you want
Instead of the whole event, select a few photos and share just those — recipients see only those, nothing else.
- 5
Revoke any time
Professional accounts can disable any share link from Settings → Privacy & Security → Share link stats; it stops working straight away. Any account can stop a link by setting an expiry or deleting the event.
Frequently asked questions
Can I password-protect shared photos?
Yes. Add a 4-digit PIN to a share — recipients see public photos right away and enter the PIN to unlock private ones.
Can I hide some photos from a shared link?
Yes. Mark photos private and they're hidden from public links by default, unlocking only for recipients with the PIN.
Can I stop sharing after I've sent a link?
Yes. Professional accounts disable a link from Settings → Privacy & Security → Share link stats and it stops working immediately. Any account can give a link an expiry when sharing, or delete the event.
Can I share just a few photos instead of the whole event?
Yes. Select the photos you want and share only those — the recipient won't see the rest of the gallery.
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