Want to control who can see your map?
Atlas makes it easy to password-protect your web map — no need to code or set up servers.
Just a few clicks, and only people with the password can view it.
Why password-protect a map?
- Share maps only with trusted people
- Limit public access to sensitive data
- Control who can view drafts or work-in-progress
- Easy way to secure a map—without making it 100% private
Step 1: Open your map in Atlas
Go to your Atlas site.
Open the map you want to protect.
Step 2: Open Share settings
- Click Share in the top menu
- You’ll see the sharing options
Step 3: Set to “Password Protected”
- Under Publish, choose Password Protected
- Enter your chosen password
- Save settings
Step 4: Share your password
Now only people with:
- The map link
- The password
...can open the map.
How it works for viewers
When someone clicks the map link:
- They are asked to enter the password
- Once correct, they can view and interact with the map
Step 5 (optional): Change or remove the password
You can update the password anytime:
- Go to Share
- Edit the password
- Or switch back to Public or Private visibility
Best use cases
- Internal maps for teams
- Client maps under development
- School project maps shared with teachers
- Event maps shared with attendees only
Why use Atlas for map security?
| Feature | Atlas password protection |
|---|---|
| Easy to set | ✅ Yes |
| No code needed | ✅ Yes |
| Works on any device | ✅ Yes |
| Instant changes | ✅ Yes |
| Flexible visibility options | ✅ Public, Private, Password |
