Notion has changed the way agencies, consultants, and creators work. It’s the perfect place to build client portals, strategy documents, and sellable templates.
But Notion has one major flaw that keeps business owners up at night: Sharing is risky.
When you click "Share to web" in Notion, that link is out there. You can't stop Google from indexing it, you can't see who is looking at it, and most importantly, you can't stop someone from accessing it unless you turn the whole page off.
If you are sharing high-value IP like paid coursework, sensitive client audits, or premium templates Notion's native "public link" isn't enough.
The "Band-Aid" Solutions (and why they fail)
Until now, if you wanted to secure a Notion page, you had two bad options:
You shouldn't have to build an entire website just to put a password on one document.
The New Way: The 30-Second Security Layer
Enter Linkbase.
Linkbase is different. It doesn't try to be a website builder. It’s a security layer designed specifically for the share links you already use.
Instead of changing your Notion page, Linkbase wraps the public URL in a secure gateway. It’s faster, lighter, and doesn't mess with your design.
Here is how to gate any Notion page in literally 30 seconds.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Gate Your Notion Page
Step 1: Get Your Public Notion Link
Go to the Notion page you want to protect. Click the "Share" button in the top right, toggle "Share to web" on, and click "Copy web link."
(Remember: Don't worry that it's public right now. We are about to lock it down.)
Step 2: Paste into Linkbase
Log into your Linkbase dashboard. Paste your raw Notion link into the "Destination URL" field.
Step 3: Choose Your Gate
This is where the magic happens. How do you want to protect this content?
Step 4: Share Your Secure Linkbase URL
Linkbase will generate a short, secure, branded URL.
This is the only link you share.
When a user clicks it, they won't see your Notion content. They will see a professional gateway asking for the password or email you configured. Only after they pass the gate does Linkbase seamlessly forward them to your actual Notion page.
3 Common Use Cases for Gated Notion Pages
1. The "Agency Client Portal"
The Problem: You share a Notion dashboard with a client, but they forward the link to their entire team, or worse, an external vendor. The Fix: Use Linkbase to password-protect the portal. Give the password only to the main stakeholder.
2. The "Lead Magnet" Template
The Problem: You created an amazing "SEO Checklist" in Notion to generate leads, but people just take the link and never subscribe to your newsletter. The Fix: Put an Email Gate in front of it. They get the checklist; you get the lead.
3. Selling Access (SOPs & Courses)
The Problem: You want to sell access to your company SOPs, but don't want to build a membership site on Kajabi. The Fix: Host the SOPs in Notion, and use a Linkbase gate to ensure only paying customers get through.
Conclusion
Your knowledge stored in Notion is valuable. Stop giving it away with unprotected public links.
You don't need to build a new website to secure your content. You just need a better layer.