Guides: sharing secrets safely
Short, practical guides on sending passwords, files and private messages that don’t stick around.
How to send a password securely
The safe way to share a password: a one-time, end-to-end encrypted link that self-destructs after it’s read. Step-by-step guide with screenshots for desktop and mobile.
Read the guide →Privnote alternatives: 7 self-destructing note tools compared
GoneNote, Privnote, Onetime Secret, Password Pusher, PrivateBin, Yopass and Bitwarden Send compared: encryption, expiry, files, passwords, read tracking and price.
Read the guide →Self-destructing messages: how they work and how to send one
What a self-destructing message is, how one-time encrypted links differ from WhatsApp or Signal disappearing messages, and how to send one for free in under a minute.
Read the guide →How to send a file securely with a self-destructing link
Send a contract, ID scan or private document with an end-to-end encrypted link that deletes the file after it’s downloaded. Free, no account, up to 10 MB.
Read the guide →How to know if someone read your secret note, and delete it before they do
Check whether your one-time link was opened, see how many views are left, and destroy the note before it’s read if you sent it to the wrong person.
Read the guide →How to share API keys and secrets securely with developers
Stop pasting API keys, tokens and .env files into Slack or email. How to hand over credentials with a one-time encrypted link, and when to use a secrets manager instead.
Read the guide →How to send bank details safely
Share your IBAN or account details without leaving them in chats and inboxes, and avoid the payment-redirection scams that target exactly these messages.
Read the guide →How to share your Wi-Fi password safely
Give guests, Airbnb visitors or family your Wi-Fi password without it living forever in group chats: built-in phone sharing, guest networks and one-time links.
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