Stop sending files
before getting paid
for your work.
Upload your file, set the price, and send a secure preview link. The client pays to unlock, and the high-res file download is delivered instantly.
Brand_Assets_Final.pdf
12.4 MB
Preview Only
Watermarked preview. Original file unlocks after payment.
Protected Previews
Clients see the work, but can't download it
Pay-to-Unlock
File unlocks only after Stripe payment
Expiration Control
Links expire when you decide
Instant Delivery
Client pays → file unlocks automatically
"Sending finished deliverables before getting paid is the fastest way to lose client trust and cash flow."
Traditional invoicing relies entirely on trust. Gated file handoff turns your deliverables into a secure deposit, ensuring payment is made when the client receives the files.
Trusted Infrastructure
The Handoff Trap:
Clients ghosting you right before final delivery
Traditional invoicing relies entirely on trust. Gated file handoff turns your deliverables into a secure deposit, ensuring payment is made when the client receives the files.
The Unpaid Handoff Risk
When you send raw source files or final renders before the invoice is cleared, you lose all leverage. Some clients take weeks to pay; others disappear completely.
Awkward Payment Follow-ups
Chasing invoices ruins relationship dynamics. Gating the download is a natural, professional barrier that makes payment a standard milestone.
Create Your First Protected Link
Upload your deliverable, set a price, and share a secure link with your client. They preview the work, pay via Stripe, and unlock the final file — all in under 2 minutes.
- Free to start, no credit card required
- Passwords, expirations and watermarks included
- Built for freelancers, agencies and consultants
The Safest Way to Hand Over Digital Work
Engineered to protect your files, streamline client interactions, and ensure you get paid on time, every time.
Encrypted Previews
Clients review high-quality previews while your files remain protected on secure servers. They only download when they pay.
Stripe Payments
Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank transfers globally. Payouts arrive directly in your account.
Zero Chargeback Risk
Secure, logged download sessions provide bulletproof proof of delivery if a client files a dispute.
Custom Watermarking
Apply dynamic watermarks featuring your client's email, IP address, or timestamp to prevent screenshots.
Auto-expiration Links
Limit access by time or view count, so your deliverables are never exposed indefinitely.
Real-Time Tracking
Get instant notifications when your client opens a preview, attempts a download, or submits a payment.
Secure delivery in 3 steps
Upload your work, share a protected preview, and get paid before the final download is unlocked.
1. Upload your final file
Add the file you do not want to release before payment. Set your price and LinkVault secures it instantly.
2. Share a protected preview
Your client can review the work in a secure browser viewer without accessing the final download.
3. Get paid & Unlock
The client pays securely through Stripe. Once payment is confirmed, LinkVault automatically releases the final file.
Trusted by creators globally
"I recovered $400 from an unresponsive client thanks to LinkVault. When he saw he couldn't download the 3D model without paying, the invoice was settled in 5 minutes."
I use LinkVault in my work as a video creator, and it has solved a very common problem for me: sending previews to clients without risking them using the material before final payment. The platform allows sharing videos with a watermark for review, in a professional and secure way, which gives great peace of mind when working with creative content....
"Delivering source code was always a risk. Now I package everything in a ZIP, protect it with LinkVault, and the client pays to unlock it. Works perfectly."
"I was tired of delivering work and then begging to get paid."
As a freelancer, the scariest moment was always hitting 'send' on the final deliverables. The second that file leaves your inbox, you have zero leverage.
Clients download the work and go quiet. You're left chasing invoices for weeks, sometimes months. The power dynamic is broken.
I built LinkVault to fix this. Now your client gets a beautiful protected preview — but the original file stays locked until they pay via Stripe. No more ghosting. No more unpaid work.
Your client previews, pays, and unlocks — automatically
Upload your file, set a price, and share a protected link. Your client sees the work in a secure viewer and pays via Stripe to download the original.
- Payments powered by Stripe
- No account needed for your clients
- Watermarked preview before payment
- File unlocks instantly after payment
Built for people who deliver valuable digital work
Stop sending files before getting paid. Perfect for any digital profession.
Designers
Send logo files, brand guides and source files only after final payment.
Video Editors
Share watermarked previews and unlock high-resolution exports after payment.
Agencies
Deliver campaigns, decks, assets and final files through a branded client portal.
Consultants
Protect reports, audits, strategies and documents before client payment.
Developers
Deliver source code, ZIP files and project handoffs after payment confirmation.
Digital Creators
Sell templates, assets and digital products with Stripe-powered delivery.
See It In Action
Upload a file and see what your client will experience
Start Getting Paid Today
Choose a plan, connect Stripe, and send your first protected link in minutes. Cancel anytime.
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Trial Code is only valid for Professional plan.
Pay as you go
Start for free. Pay only when a client unlocks a final file.
- 100MB storage included
- Max file size: 25MB
- Up to 2 active protected links
- Password protection
- Dynamic watermarks
- Links expire after 7 days
- 💰 Min. $2 per unlock (5% + $0.50)
Starter
For freelancers sending a few paid deliveries per month.
- 2 GB storage
- Max file size: 500MB
- Up to 25 active protected links
- Password protection
- Dynamic watermarks
- Expiration controls
- 💰 Pay-to-unlock with Stripe
Professional
For creators and studios delivering client work regularly.
- 20 GB storage
- Max file size: 2GB
- Unlimited secure links
- Password protection & watermark
- Single view links
- Custom session viewing time
- Require approval access
- 💰 Pay-to-Download via Stripe
Business
Enterprise-grade protection for organizations.
- 100 GB Secure Storage
- Up to 10 GB per file
- Unlimited secure links
- Password protection & watermark
- Single view links
- Custom session viewing time
- Require approval access
- 💰 Pay-to-Download via Stripe
- Custom branding & Domain
Need more power?
Expand your limits with dedicated add-ons
Storage Boost
- +5GB Storage ($5/mo)
- +25GB Storage ($15/mo)
- +100GB Storage ($39/mo)
File Size Expansion
- Up to 2GB/file ($9/mo)
- Up to 10GB/file ($29/mo)
- Unlimited (Contact us)
Cancel anytime. No contract, no hidden fees.
Need a custom plan or higher limits? Contact our sales team.
How Gated Delivery Compares
Traditional tools aren't built to secure payments. LinkVault is built exactly for that.
| Feature | Drive / WeTransfer | Gumroad | FileCheckout | LinkVault |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected Previews | No | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Stripe payment before download | No | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic final unlock | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Client view tracking | No | Basic | Limited | Yes |
| Branded delivery page | No | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Built for custom client work | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Access revocation | Limited | No | Limited | Yes |
| Agency-friendly workflow | No | No | Limited | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about LinkVault
You upload your final file and set a price. LinkVault generates a secure preview link. The client can view the protected deliverable but must clear the Stripe payment to download the original file.