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Free self-destructing note

Send a Note That Deletes Itself After Reading

Write a message, get a one-time link. Once the recipient opens it, the note is permanently erased — perfect for passwords, private notes, or anything you don't want sitting around.

This text is stored only until it's read once, then permanently deleted.

One-time-use is always enabled for notes — the link self-destructs the instant it's opened, even if the recipient closes the tab without reading it fully.

What Is a Self-Destruct Note?

A self-destruct note (also called a "burn after reading" message or one-time secret) is a piece of text that can only be viewed once. After the recipient opens the link, the content is permanently deleted from storage — there's no way to view it again, even by the person who created it. This makes it ideal for sharing things that shouldn't have a permanent digital footprint, like temporary passwords, API keys, or private personal messages.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Write your note

    Type the message, password, or secret you want to share securely.

  2. 2

    Set an expiry window

    Choose a maximum time limit in case the note is never opened — it auto-deletes after 24 hours by default.

  3. 3

    Share the one-time link

    Send the generated link or QR code to your recipient through any channel you trust.

  4. 4

    Note self-destructs on open

    The moment the link is visited, the content is shown once and then permanently erased from our servers.

When to Use a Self-Destruct Note

Sharing passwords

Send a one-time password or credential to a colleague without it sitting in chat history forever.

Sensitive personal messages

Share something private that you don't want lingering in someone's inbox or message thread.

API keys & tokens

Hand off a temporary credential that disappears the moment it's retrieved.

Confidential instructions

Send time-sensitive instructions that shouldn't be searchable or forwardable after the fact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I read the note again after it's opened?

No. Once opened, the note is permanently deleted from storage — there is no way to recover it, even for the person who created it.

What if no one opens the note?

It auto-expires and is deleted at the time window you select (1 hour to 7 days), whichever comes first.

Is the note encrypted?

All traffic is encrypted in transit via HTTPS/TLS. If you add a password, the note requires that password to view, providing an extra layer of access control on top of the one-time-use mechanism.