Secure File Sharing with Password Protection | Rune

Shared links can be forwarded or intercepted. Password protection ensures only intended recipients can access your files.

Why Password Protect?

Link Forwarding

Anyone with the link can download. Password adds authentication.

Interception Risk

Links in emails can be intercepted. Password protects content.

Controlled Access

Only share the password with authorized people.

How to Enable Password Protection

1. Upload your file to Rune's File Share.
2. Toggle "Password Protection" on.
3. Enter a strong password.
4. Copy the share link.
5. Send link and password separately.

Password Best Practices

• Use 8+ character passwords
• Mix letters, numbers, symbols
• Don't include password in same email as link
• Use different communication channels

Sharing Password Safely

Method	Security Level
Same email as link	❌ Poor
Text message	✅ Good
Phone call	✅ Very Good
Secure messaging app	✅ Excellent

What Recipients See

1. Click the share link.
2. Prompted for password.
3. Enter password.
4. Download becomes available.

Additional Security Layers

Combine password with:

• Auto-expiry: File deletes after time limit
• Auto-destruct: File deletes after first download
• Encryption: End-to-end encryption for maximum security

Who Needs Password Protection?

• Business file transfers
• Confidential documents
• Client deliverables
• Sensitive personal files

Conclusion

Password protection adds essential security to file sharing. Use Rune's File Share for protected transfers.