Link Lock - Password-protect Links

Jun 27, 2024
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Overview

Link Lock is a web application designed to securely password-protect links, ensuring safe sharing of sensitive information online.

Features

  • 🔒 Password Protection: Encrypts URLs with a user-defined password.
  • 🔐 Secure Sharing: Safely share links with authorized users only.
  • ⚙️ Customizable Settings: Customize expiration dates and access permissions.

Example User Interface

Below is an interactive form for password-protecting a link:

Operation

  1. Input: Users enter the URL they want to password-protect and set a password.
  2. Encryption: Link Lock encrypts the URL and password using base64 encoding (for demonstration).
  3. Secure Access: Users visit the generated link, which prompts for the password to access the original URL.

Implementation Details

  • Backend: Built with Python and Flask framework for handling requests and encryption.
  • Frontend: Uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the user interface.
  • Security: Implements AES encryption for URL encryption and validation.

For more details and code, visit the GitHub repository.

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Pavan Kumar MP
Pavan Kumar MP
Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering 🎓💻

My research interests include Machine Learning, Transfer Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Domain Adaptation, SF-UDA, Predictive Maintenance, RTL Design and Verification.