# Security guides Canonical URL: https://burnthesecret.com/guides Markdown URL: https://burnthesecret.com/guides.md # Security Guides Practical advice on sharing passwords, credentials, and sensitive information without putting your security at risk. ## How to Share Passwords Securely in 2025 How to share passwords safely using encryption, one-time links, and zero-knowledge security. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/share-passwords-securely) ## One-Time Links Explained: Security for IT Teams How one-time secret links work and why IT teams use them for secure credential sharing. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/one-time-links-explained) ## Self-Destructing Messages: Complete Guide Everything you need to know about self-destructing messages and how to use them for sensitive communications. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/self-destructing-messages) ## Password Sharing Best Practices for Remote Teams How distributed teams can securely share credentials without compromising security or productivity. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/password-sharing-remote-teams) ## Secure Credential Sharing for MSPs and IT Support Best practices for managed service providers and IT support teams handling client credentials. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/secure-credential-sharing-msp) ## How to Securely Share Passwords with Coworkers A practical guide for sharing login credentials with colleagues without putting your organization at risk. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/share-passwords-with-coworkers) ## Best Practices for Sending Credentials to Clients Professional methods for delivering passwords and API keys to clients securely and efficiently. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/sending-credentials-to-clients) ## One-Time Link Security: How It Works A deep dive into the cryptographic principles that make one-time links secure for sensitive data. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/one-time-link-security) ## Comparing Password Sharing Methods: Email vs Secure Links Why emailing passwords is dangerous and how secure links provide better protection for your credentials. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/email-vs-secure-links) ## Enterprise Password Sharing: Compliance and Security Meeting regulatory requirements while maintaining secure credential sharing practices in enterprise environments. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/enterprise-password-sharing) ## How to Send a Password Securely The safest way to send a password to anyone: an encrypted, one-time link that self-destructs after it's viewed. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/how-to-send-a-password-securely) ## How to Share a WiFi Password Securely Share a network password with guests or staff without it lingering in chat history or sticky notes. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/share-wifi-password-securely) ## How to Send an SSH Key Securely Deliver an SSH private key or key passphrase to a teammate or contractor without leaving it in email or Slack. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/send-ssh-key-securely) ## How to Share Database Credentials Securely Hand off database connection strings and credentials to a freelancer or contractor with a one-time encrypted link. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/share-database-credentials) ## How to Send API Keys to Clients Safely A professional way to deliver API keys and tokens to clients that self-destructs after a single view. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/send-api-keys-to-clients) ## How to Share a Password Over Slack Safely Why pasting passwords into Slack is risky, and how to send a one-time link instead. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/share-password-over-slack) ## How to Share a Password Over Email Safely Emailing passwords leaves them in inboxes forever. Send a self-destructing link that can only be opened once. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/share-password-over-email-safely) ## How to Send Secrets to a New Employee Securely Onboard new hires by delivering credentials through encrypted, one-time links instead of plaintext messages. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/send-secrets-to-new-employee) ## How to Share 2FA Recovery Codes Securely Share MFA backup and recovery codes with a one-time, end-to-end encrypted link that disappears after viewing. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/share-recovery-codes-2fa-backup) ## Privacy-Conscious Password Sharing and GDPR How one-time, self-destructing, encrypted links help minimize data-at-rest when sharing credentials. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/gdpr-compliant-password-sharing) ## A One-Time Secret Alternative: Burn the Secret Looking for a One-Time Secret alternative? A free, zero-knowledge, one-time secret sharing tool with a REST API. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/onetimesecret-alternative) ## A PrivateBin Alternative: Burn the Secret A hosted, zero-knowledge alternative to PrivateBin for sharing one-time, self-destructing secrets. Read more [Read more](https://burnthesecret.com/guides/privatebin-alternative) Ready to start sharing secrets securely? [Create a Secure Link](https://burnthesecret.com/)