Password-protect
your Google Drive
Add a password to your Drive link. See exactly who opens it.
Free forever · No credit card · Works in 30 seconds
Frequently asked questions
Can you password protect a Google Drive folder?
Not natively — Drive has no password feature. pgate adds one by wrapping your Drive link with a password gate.
Does the recipient need a Google account?
No. They only enter the password you set — no Google login required.
Can I see who opened my Drive link?
Yes. pgate logs every open with a timestamp, location, and device type.
Is pgate free?
Yes. pgate is free to start with no credit card. Pro is $15/year for unlimited links and full analytics.
How it works
Three steps. Thirty seconds.
Paste your Drive link
Set your file or folder to “anyone with the link”, copy the URL, and paste it into pgate.
Set a password per recipient
Add a password for each person and label it with their name.
Share and track
Send the pgate link. See exactly who opened your Drive link, when, and from what device.
Google Drive’s built-in password protection
Google Drive doesn't let you put a password on a folder or file — sharing is all-or-nothing, either by Google account or 'anyone with the link'. pgate wraps your Drive link with a password gate. Each recipient gets their own password, and you see who opened it, when, and from where.
Lock your Google Drive link
in under a minute.
Free to start. No installs. Just paste, protect, and see who opens it.
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