What Is a Self-Destructing Note?
A self-destructing note is a message that can only be read once, then deletes itself. Here is how it works and why it is a safer way to send something sensitive.
How it works
You write a self-destructing note, and the tool gives you a one-time link. The first person to open that link sees the message, and then it is permanently deleted. Open the link again and there is nothing there. With a zero-knowledge tool, the note is encrypted so even the service cannot read it.
Why use one?
Chats and emails leave a permanent copy sitting in an inbox or history, where it can be seen later or leaked. A note that deletes after reading leaves no trail, which is ideal for anything sensitive.
Good uses
- Sending a password, PIN, or Wi-Fi key.
- Sharing a private address, account detail or short secret.
- Anything you would not want sitting in someone's message history.
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