> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.lockpro.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.lockpro.io/how-to-create-secret-link-lock.md).

# How to create secret link lock?

Use the Secret Link lock when you want to hide content unless someone visits via a special URL.

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1. **Open the Create Lock page**\
   In Shopify Admin, go to **Apps → LockPro → Create Lock**.<br>
2. **Choose what to lock**
   * Under **What do you want to lock?**, select **Products**, **Collections**, **Pages**, etc.
   * (Optional) Check **Hide resource links from all storefront areas** to remove mentions in menus, search, and footers.
3. **Select “Secret link”**\
   In **Lock type**, choose the **Secret link** option.<br>

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4. **Add your secret tokens**
   * You get 2 pre-filled secrets tokens but if you want to add more click **Add secret**.\ <br>

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5. **Customize the unlock message**\
   In **Secret link message**, type the notice you want visitors to see if they land on the locked page without a valid secret (e.g. “This page is locked please enter your secret link.”).<br>

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6. **Activate & save**
   * Ensure **Status** is **Active**.
   * Click **Save.**\
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     **FINAL OUTPUT:**\ <br>

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Now anyone who visits your locked URL with a matching `?secret=` parameter will see the page; all others will see your unlock message.