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Frequently asked questions
How does EncryptedLink keep my secret private?
Your secret is encrypted with AES-256-GCM in your browser before anything is uploaded. The decryption key lives in the part of the link after the # symbol, which browsers never send to a server, so we only store ciphertext we cannot read.
Can the EncryptedLink team read my secrets?
No. The decryption key never reaches our servers, so neither we nor anyone with access to our infrastructure can decrypt your data. On top of that, the server encrypts the already-encrypted payload again at rest.
What happens after a secret is viewed?
Links self-destruct: once the maximum number of views is reached or the expiration time passes, the encrypted data is deleted permanently. A consumed or expired link cannot be restored by anyone, including us.
What does the secret counter on the home page mean?
It is a running total of links created since launch, not a count of stored secrets. Nothing is kept: every secret is deleted once it is viewed or expires. The number only goes up by one each time someone creates a new link, so it reflects usage over time rather than anything we are holding.
Can I share files, not just text?
Yes. Files are encrypted in your browser with the same AES-256-GCM key as the text, and you can combine text and files in a single one-time link.
Do I need an account?
No. There is nothing to sign up for. Paste your secret, optionally attach files, and share the generated link.
Can I add extra protection on top of the link?
Yes. You can set an optional passphrase. The recipient then needs both the link and the passphrase, so a leaked link alone is not enough to reveal the secret.
Can EncryptedLink email the link to someone for me?
Yes, optionally. When you use it, the link travels through our server so we can send it, and a copy lands in the recipient’s inbox. That is less private than copying the link yourself and sharing it over a channel you trust, because the link contains the decryption key. We do not store your email address when we send it.
Can I be told when my secret is viewed?
Yes, optionally. Turn on the view receipt and we email you each time the secret is opened, plus once if it is destroyed by too many wrong passphrase attempts. The receipt contains only a timestamp, never the secret or the link. Your address is stored encrypted until the secret is used up or expires, then deleted.