Password Lock vs Task Unlock: Which One Fits Your Link?

eLockFly offers two ways to protect a URL — Password Lock and Task Unlock. Both keep your content secure, but they work differently and serve different goals. Here's how to decide which one fits your situation.

How Password Lock Works

You set a password and share it only with the people you want to grant access. Visitors must enter the correct password to unlock the protected URL and reach the destination.

When to use it:

• Sharing exclusive content with paid customers or a specific group
• Distributing private files or documents to a known set of people
• Keeping content within a closed, trusted circle

How Task Unlock Works

No password required here — visitors must complete a specific action, such as subscribing to a YouTube channel or joining a Telegram group. The protected URL unlocks automatically once the task is verified.

When to use it:

• Growing social media followers or subscribers while sharing content
• Sharing free content with a public audience while requiring some engagement
• Avoiding the hassle of manually distributing passwords

Quick Comparison

Can You Use Both?

Yes — you can choose a different lock type for each individual link. For example, use Task Unlock on your free preview content to grow your audience, and Password Lock on premium content to restrict access to paying customers only. Both can be configured independently from the eLockFly dashboard.