Password Protection

Why Password Protection? Sometimes you want to share your work, but not with everyone. Password protection lets you control exactly who can access your Taskade creations.

The "Aha!" Moment

You've built the perfect client presentation in Genesis, or created a sensitive automation for your team. You want to share it, but you don't want it floating around the internet for anyone to find.

Password Protection is like having a bouncer for your digital content - only people with the secret code get in.

What You Can Password Protect

🤖 AI Agents: Share your custom agents with clients without making them public
📋 Forms & Automations: Secure client intake forms or internal processes
🧬 Genesis Apps: Password-protect your custom applications
📦 Project Bundles: Share project templates with restricted access
🔗 Any Public Link: Add security to anything you're sharing

How It Works (Dead Simple)

Step 1: Create or open what you want to share
Step 2: Click "Share" → Toggle on "Require Password"
Step 3: Set your password (make it memorable but secure)
Step 4: Share the link + password with your intended audience
Step 5: They enter the password to access your content

Real-World Examples

The Consultant's Dilemma
"I built a Genesis app for client onboarding, but I didn't want competitors stumbling across it. Password protection let me share it securely with just my clients." - Mike, Business Consultant

The Team's Internal Tool
"Our expense automation contains sensitive company info. Password protection means we can share it with remote team members without worrying about data breaches." - Lisa, Operations Manager

The Creator's Premium Content
"I share free AI agents publicly, but my premium ones are password-protected for paying customers only." - Alex, Content Creator

Security Best Practices

🔐 Password Strength: Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
🔄 Regular Updates: Change passwords periodically for sensitive content
👥 Limited Sharing: Only share passwords with people who actually need access
📝 Documentation: Keep track of what's password-protected and why
🚫 Avoid Common Passwords: No "password123" or "admin" please!

Educational Insight: How Digital Security Works

For Beginners: Password protection is like a digital lock. When someone tries to access your content, Taskade checks their "key" (password) before letting them in.

For Tech-Curious: Behind the scenes, your password is encrypted and stored securely. When someone enters it, Taskade compares the encrypted versions - it never stores your actual password in plain text.

For Security-Minded: This is client-side authentication with server-side validation, providing a balance between security and usability for shared content.

When to Use Password Protection

Perfect For:

• Client work and presentations
• Internal team tools with sensitive data
• Premium content for paying customers
• Beta testing with limited groups
• Confidential project materials

Maybe Overkill For:

• Public educational content
• General marketing materials
• Open-source project documentation
• Community resources meant for everyone

Advanced Tips

Layered Security: Combine password protection with user permissions for maximum control

Temporary Access: Set up password-protected content for specific time periods (great for events or launches)

Multiple Versions: Create password-protected "premium" versions alongside free public versions

Team Coordination: Use shared password managers for team access to protected content

Common Questions

Q: Can I change the password after sharing?
A: Yes! Update it anytime in the share settings. Just remember to tell your users about the change.

Q: What happens if someone forgets the password?
A: They'll need to ask you for it again - there's no "forgot password" feature since you control access.

Q: Is there a limit to how many people can use the same password?
A: Nope! The same password can be used by multiple people.

Q: Can I see who accessed my password-protected content?
A: Basic access analytics are available, with more detailed tracking on the roadmap.

Getting Started

Your First Protected Share: Take something you've already built and add password protection. Share it with one trusted person and see how smooth the process is.

Build Security Habits: Start thinking about what should be public vs protected when you create new content.

Related Wiki Pages: Sharing & Collaboration, Genesis Apps, AI Agent Sharing