Secret Notes

Security & Encryption

Create one-time encrypted notes that self-destruct after reading.

End-to-end encrypted. Notes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM in your browser. The encryption key is only in the share link — it never reaches any server. Notes self-destruct after being read.

What is Secret Notes?

Secret Notes creates encrypted, one-time-read messages that self-destruct after the recipient opens the link. Notes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM entirely in your browser — the encryption key is embedded in the URL fragment, which is never sent to any server.

How to use Secret Notes

1

Write your secret message

Type or paste the sensitive content into the message area. The note is never stored in plain text anywhere.

2

Set expiry and burn options

Choose when the note expires (1h, 6h, 24h, 7d) and whether it should be destroyed after the first read.

3

Create the note

Click "Create Encrypted Note". The tool encrypts the content and generates a unique share link.

4

Share the link

Copy the link and send it to the recipient via email, Slack, or any messaging platform.

5

Recipient reads once

The recipient opens the link, sees the decrypted message, and the note is permanently destroyed.

Who uses Secret Notes?

Sharing credentials

IT teams

Send a one-time password, SSH key, or API key to a colleague through a channel that is not end-to-end encrypted, without it persisting in chat history.

Confidential feedback

HR & managers

Share sensitive performance feedback or salary information that should only be read once and cannot be forwarded.

Secure handoffs

Freelancers & agencies

Deliver client passwords, server credentials, or private keys at project handoff without emailing them in plain text.

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FAQ

How does the one-time note work?+
Your note is encrypted in the browser, and the decryption key is included in the URL fragment (which is never sent to any server). When the link is opened, the note is displayed and immediately deleted.
Can the note be read more than once?+
No. Once the recipient opens the link, the encrypted note is deleted from storage and cannot be accessed again.
How long do notes last if not opened?+
Notes expire after 24 hours if not opened.

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