Premium Feature

Card Protection Options

Control who can view your card with PIN codes, email verification, single-view mode, and download restrictions.

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Screenshot: Card protection settings panel

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Protection Options

PIN Lock

Requires the recipient to enter a 4-8 digit PIN you set. After 5 incorrect attempts, the card is temporarily locked.

Email Verification (Recipient Lock)

Only people whose email addresses you specify can view the card. You can add up to 10 recipients. They must verify their email before accessing.

Single View (View-Once)

The card can only be viewed one time. After that, it locks automatically. You can unlock it from your dashboard to grant one more view.

View Only

Prevents recipients from downloading the card or photos. They can still view everything in the browser.

Protection Presets

Standard

PIN lock with dashboard access logging. Good for most cases.

Maximum

Single view with email verification. Best for surprise reveals.

Custom

Configure all options yourself for full control.

How to Set Up Protection

1

On the Review step, find the Card Protection section.

2

Toggle protection on.

3

Choose a preset (Standard, Maximum, or Custom).

4

Configure your settings:For PIN lock: enter and confirm a 4-8 digit PINFor Recipient Lock: enter the email addresses of allowed recipients

5

Protection is applied when you create the card.

Screenshot: PIN entry screen that recipients see

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Managing Protected Cards

From your dashboard, you can:

View the access log — see who accessed your card and when

Edit recipients — add or remove allowed email addresses

Unlock — a locked card to grant one additional view

Get email notifications — when someone accesses your card

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I combine multiple protection options?
Yes. You can use PIN lock together with email verification, view-only mode, and post-access locking. Choose the "Custom" preset to configure all options.
What happens after 5 wrong PIN attempts?
The card is temporarily locked to prevent guessing. The card creator can unlock it from their dashboard.
Can I change protection settings after creating the card?
You can manage recipients and unlock locked cards from your dashboard. The core protection type (PIN, email) is set at creation.
Does View Only prevent screenshots?
View Only removes the download and print buttons. It cannot prevent screenshots, but it does prevent easy saving of full-quality photos.

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