Popular Cards to Protect
Protection Options
PIN Protection
Set a 4-8 digit PIN that recipients must enter to view. Share the PIN separately via text or in person for maximum security.
- Customizable PIN length
- 5 attempts before lockout
- 30-minute cooldown
- No account required for the viewer
Email Verification
Specify exactly who can view. Recipients must sign in with a matching email address to access the card.
- Up to 10 allowed emails
- Google/email sign-in
- The recipient does sign in — this is the one option that asks them to
View Once
Card automatically locks after the first view. Perfect for sensitive photos or creating urgency.
- Auto-locks after viewing
- Unlock from dashboard
- Grant one view at a time
View Only Mode
Disable all downloads. Recipients can view the card and photos but cannot save them to their device.
- No card download
- No photo download
- View in browser only
End-to-end encrypted
Sealed Card
Your card is encrypted on your device before upload using AES-256 — the same standard used by banks and messaging apps like Signal. The decryption key lives only in the link you share. Not even eCards Photos can read your card.
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- Zero-knowledge — we never see your content
- Key embedded in URL fragment (never sent to server)
- Photos, messages, voice & video all encrypted
How It Works
Create Your Card
Add photos, write your message — same as always.
Enable Protection
Choose Standard (PIN + View-once) or Maximum security. Or customize.
Share Securely
Send the link. Share the PIN separately if using PIN protection.
Track Access
View the access log from your dashboard. See who viewed, when, and how.
Perfect For
Baby Photos
Share newborn photos with family only
Romantic Moments
Private memories for your partner
Family Only
Ensure only relatives can view
Surprise Reveals
One-time view for maximum impact
Work Celebrations
Photos for colleagues only
Graduation
Share with approved guests
Easy Presets
| Protection | Standard | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| PIN Protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| View Once | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Verification | ✗ | ✓ |
| View Only | ✗ | ✓ |
Custom — mix and match any combination of protection features to fit your needs.
Dashboard Control
Access Log
See every view attempt, PIN entry, and download.
Unlock Cards
Grant one more view to locked cards with a single click.
Status Badges
Clearly see which cards are protected or locked.
Full Control
Delete cards anytime to revoke all access.
More Premium Features
Scheduled Delivery
Send cards later
Video Cards
Cinematic covers
Video Messages
Record yourself
Voice Messages
Record your voice
Keep Forever
Offline downloads
Card Packs from $1.99, one-time — no subscription. Free tier always available.
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Common Questions
What are Protected Cards?
Protected Cards are private photo cards with security features like PIN protection, email verification, and view-once mode. Only authorized recipients can view your card.
How does PIN protection work?
You set a 4-8 digit PIN when creating the card. Recipients must enter the correct PIN to view. After 5 failed attempts, the card temporarily locks for 30 minutes. A PIN is not a sign-up wall — there is no account to create.
What is email verification?
You specify which email addresses can view the card. Recipients must sign in with a matching email to access it. This is the one protection option that does ask the recipient to sign in — pick PIN protection instead if you would rather they did not.
What does view-once mode do?
With view-once enabled, the card automatically locks after the recipient views it once. You control whether they can view again by unlocking from your dashboard.
Can I track who viewed my card?
Yes! Protected Cards include an access log showing every view attempt, download, and PIN entry. See exactly when your card was accessed.
What if I need to let them view again?
You can unlock any protected card from your dashboard. This grants exactly one more view, then the card locks again automatically.
Do I need a Card Pack for Protected Cards?
Yes — card protection is unlocked by any Card Pack, a one-time purchase from $1.99 (no subscription). Create protected cards with 1GB storage (enough for 10-30 active cards) and all security options.
What is Sealed Card (end-to-end encryption)?
Sealed Card encrypts your entire card — photos, messages, voice, and video — on your device before upload using AES-256-GCM, the same standard used by banks and Signal. The decryption key is embedded in the share link and never sent to our servers. Your card is unreadable without the unique key in your link. This is unlocked by a Card Pack.
Send Private Photo Cards
Control who sees your photos. PIN protection, email verification, view-once — all in one card.