# Burn the Secret

Canonical URL: https://burnthesecret.com/
Markdown URL: https://burnthesecret.com/index.md

# Securely Share Passwords with Self-Destructing Links

Create encrypted temporary links with automatic expiry. Maximum lifetime: 90 days. No signup required.

AES-256 Encryption

Zero-Knowledge

Temporary by design

## How It Works

1

### Enter your secret

Paste your password, API key, or any sensitive text into the form above.

2

### Get a temporary link

We encrypt your secret and give you a unique link with your selected expiry and view limit.

3

### Share it securely

Send the link to your recipient before it expires. Expired secrets and attachments are automatically deleted.

## Key Features

### One-time viewing

Choose one view to delete content after the first retrieval.

### End-to-end encryption

AES-256-GCM encryption protects your data in transit and at rest.

### No registration required

Start sharing secrets instantly without creating an account.

### Custom expiration

Choose a shorter expiry or share for up to 90 days.

### Passphrase protection

Add an optional password for an extra layer of security.

### Burn on demand

Delete your secret manually before it expires if needed.

## Security You Can Trust

Burn the Secret uses zero-knowledge encryption, which means we never see or store your unencrypted secrets. Your data is encrypted in your browser using AES-256-GCM before it reaches our servers. We only store the encrypted ciphertext, and we do not have the keys to decrypt it.

New secrets last at most 90 days, with shorter expiries available. Access ends at expiry, when burned, or when the view limit is reached. Expired secrets and attachments are automatically deleted from the active database and cannot be recovered through this service.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does secure password sharing work?

Enter your password or sensitive data and choose an expiry and view limit. Burn the Secret generates an encrypted temporary link. Access ends at expiry, when burned, or when the view limit is reached. Expired secrets are automatically deleted from the active database.

### Is my password stored on your servers?

Your data is encrypted in your browser before storage. New secrets expire within 90 days, or sooner if you choose. Expired secrets and attachments are automatically deleted from the active database and cannot be recovered through this service.

### What encryption do you use?

We use AES-256-GCM encryption, the same standard used by banks and government agencies, to protect your sensitive information. Your data is encrypted in your browser before it reaches our servers.

### Do I need to create an account?

No. You can create and share encrypted links without signing up. Creating an account gives you additional features like viewing your recent secrets and API access, but it is completely optional.

### Is this service free?

Yes, Burn the Secret is completely free with no registration required. There are no premium tiers or paywalls. We believe everyone deserves access to secure password sharing.