• SECURE
  • GATED
  • READY
  • HUMAN

How to create secure document links with your AI

Connect Papermark to your AI client to turn files into protected sharing links without leaving your chat window.

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Short answer

How can I make my PDF links password-protected using AI?

You upload your document to the AI, tell it what security you want, and it generates a protected link. You'll get a specific URL that requires a password or an email to access.

The results of your request.

What you get from your AI.

Depending on your instructions, your agent delivers one of these outcomes.

SECURE

Password-protected links

The AI sets up a link that requires a specific password. You get a URL that keeps your file locked behind a credential.

GATED

Email-gated access

The AI creates a link where viewers must enter their email to see the content. This ensures you know who is looking at your file.

READY

Instant link delivery

Once the AI finishes the setup, it hands you the final URL. You can copy it and send it to clients immediately.

HUMAN

Manual link management

The AI cannot manage your existing Papermark dashboard. You'll need to log in to their site if you want to delete links or change settings later.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a link.

The AI handles the file handling and security configuration.

  1. File ingestion

    Your agent takes the file you provide and prepares it for the Papermark platform.

    upload_document

  2. Security configuration

    The AI applies your specific requirements, like adding a password or an email gate.

    create_link

  3. Link generation

    The agent finalizes the request and produces a unique, secure URL.

    create_link

  4. Delivery

    The AI presents the finished link directly in your chat interface.

    create_link

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Papermark tools.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual file name or specific security needs.

Papermark Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dzq5edUyW33nuM6RctCAbyg1AbdoBVRIVTWeP2dN/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Papermark capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "papermark-docsend-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dzq5edUyW33nuM6RctCAbyg1AbdoBVRIVTWeP2dN/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Upload this PDF and create a password-protected link for it.

  • Create an email-gated link for the document I just uploaded.

  • I need a secure link for my pitch_deck.pdf; please add a password.

  • Generate a sharing link for this file that requires an email to view.

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Start here

Connect Papermark once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. After that, your agent can handle all your document sharing tasks.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change the password after the link is created?

    No. The AI can only set the security settings at the moment the link is generated.

  • 02

    Does the AI store my documents?

    No. The AI uses the tools to move your files to Papermark, but it doesn't keep a copy of your documents.

  • 03

    Can I create a link for a file already in my Papermark account?

    No. The current tools require you to upload the document through the AI to create a new link.

  • 04

    Will the AI notify me when someone opens the link?

    No. The AI only handles the creation and delivery of the link. You'll need to check Papermark for analytics.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete a link if I change my mind?

    No. The AI can only upload files and create links. Deleting or managing existing links must be done by you in Papermark.

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