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Christian Ahrweiler
Christian Ahrweiler

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secret2.link to Share Secrets Once

secret2.link to Share Secrets Once

We’ve all done it: pasting a password, API key, or private link into chat and hoping for the best.

I wanted a safer default.

So I built secret2.link — a tiny tool for sharing secrets once, without trusting email, Slack, or DMs.

What it does

🔐 Encrypts secrets client-side

🔗 Generates a one-time link

🕳️ Deletes the secret after it’s viewed

⏳ Optional expiration

🚫 No accounts, no tracking

The server never sees plaintext, and once the link is opened, the data is gone.

Why I made it

Most “secure sharing” tools are heavy:

accounts

dashboards

permanent storage

I wanted something you could use in seconds, then forget about.

This isn’t a password manager — it’s a safer alternative to “I’ll just DM you the key real quick.”

Who it’s for

Developers sharing credentials

Teams passing temporary access

Anyone tired of secrets living forever in chat history

Try it / feedback welcome

👉 https://secret2.link/

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