Password Protection

Password Protection

Password protection is optional per public link.

When enabled, visitors must enter the password before GhostlyShare forwards traffic to the selected local app.

When To Use It

Password protection is useful for:

• Private demos.
• Temporary reviews.
• Quick tests with a small group.
• Sharing work that should not be casually opened by anyone with the link.

The password should not be shared publicly or posted in GitHub issues.

What Happens When Sharing Stops

Stopping the tunnel, stopping GhostlyShare, or stopping the local app ends the current public access path for that sharing session.

If you share the app again, check the current link and password state before sending it to anyone.

Limits

Password protection is not a full user-management system. It does not add roles, accounts, audit trails, or per-user permissions.

Use it as an extra protection layer for temporary sharing, not as a replacement for careful sharing and basic security habits. Do not expose sensitive, private, or internal services just because password protection is enabled.