How to Password-Protect a Notion Portfolio (Guide for Creatives & Freelancers)

Notion has become a favorite tool for designers, photographers, copywriters and freelancers to build an elegant portfolio without writing code. But sometimes you don't want your portfolio to be public: it may contain work under NDA, drafts for a client, or private rates. This guide shows you how to password-protect a Notion portfolio and share it only with the people you choose.

When a protected Notion portfolio makes sense

• NDA work: projects you can't show publicly but want to share with a prospective client.
• Tailored proposals: a portfolio built for a single client, with targeted case studies.
• Rates and pricing: share prices only with people who are genuinely interested, not the whole web.
• Job applications: send your portfolio to a recruiter without leaving it indexed online forever.

How to protect your portfolio in minutes

1. Prepare the Notion page with your best projects, images and case studies, then publish it to the web and copy the link.
2. Add the page to NotionLock (free account): you'll get a clean, professional link to share.
3. Set a password and, on the Pro plan, connect a custom domain (e.g. portfolio.yourname.com) and remove the branding.
4. Share the link and password with clients or recruiters: only they will be able to see your work.

Tips for a portfolio that converts

One password per client

Create separate pages with different passwords for each key client: you always know who has access to what and can revoke it individually.

Polish the unlock screen

The unlock page is the first impression: on the Pro plan you can customize the logo and domain for a fully branded look.

Update without changing the link

Edit the Notion page and the update is instant on the protected link too — no new URLs to resend.

Frequently asked questions

Will the client see that it's "Notion"?

On the Pro plan you can use a custom domain and hide the branding, so the portfolio looks like your own website.

Can I protect images and files?

Yes: everything on the Notion page (images, galleries, attachments) stays behind the password.

How much does it cost?

Protecting a page is free. A custom domain and branding removal are included in the paid plans.

Considering using Notion as a real website? Read our deep dive on Notion as a website builder.

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