Custom photo link: pick a readable address
Create a memorable photo link like anonshot.com/p/soiree-marie: how aliases work, their security trade-offs, and the best use cases.
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A short link you can say out loud
By default, every AnonShot photo gets a random 8-character address that nobody can guess. If you would rather have a link you can remember and share out loud, pick an alias when creating the link: lowercase letters, digits and dashes, 6 to 32 characters long.
Readable or unguessable — your call
A speaking alias like « mariage-claire-2026 » is easy to remember but also easy to guess. Keep the random address for sensitive pictures, or combine the alias with a password and a short link lifetime to limit exposure.
- Readable alias: perfect on a poster, in a group chat or on air.
- Alias + password: easy to read, useless without the secret.
- Random address: still the strongest option when the link must stay private.
If your alias is taken
Aliases are unique: if yours is already used, add a digit or a date instead of cycling through obvious variants.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I change an alias later?
- No. An alias is fixed once the link is created; delete and recreate the photo if you need a different address.
- Does an alias replace protection?
- No. A custom alias only makes the address memorable — keep the password or burn-after-read for anything sensitive.