Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about sending private self-destructing notes

PrivateNotes is a free secure messaging service that allows you to send private notes, secret messages, and passwords that automatically self-destruct after being read once. It's a privacy-focused alternative to Privnote and OneTimeSecret, perfect for sharing sensitive information securely.

  1. Create: Type your private message or secret text
  2. Encrypt: Your message is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
  3. Share: You get a unique secret link to share
  4. Read Once: When someone opens the link, they can read the message
  5. Self-Destruct: The message is immediately and permanently deleted
The recipient can only view the note once - after that, it's gone forever.

Yes! Your private notes are encrypted using AES-256 encryption, the same encryption standard used by banks and governments. We cannot read your messages. The encryption key is never stored on our servers, making it impossible for anyone (including us) to decrypt your secret messages without the unique link.

If a private note is not read before its expiration time, it will be automatically deleted from our servers. You can set expiration times from 1 hour to 30 days. This ensures that unread notes don't remain on our servers indefinitely.

Yes! You can add an optional password to your private note for extra security. The recipient will need both the secret link AND the password to view the message. This double-layer protection is perfect for sharing highly sensitive passwords, API keys, or confidential information.

No. Each private note can only be read once. As soon as someone opens the secret link and views the message, it is immediately and permanently deleted from our servers. This self-destructing feature ensures maximum privacy and security.

PrivateNotes is perfect for:
  • Sharing passwords securely - Send login credentials, WiFi passwords, or account details
  • Secret messages - Send private text that leaves no trace
  • API keys and tokens - Share development credentials safely
  • Confidential business information - Share sensitive data with colleagues
  • One-time access codes - Temporary authentication codes
  • Private notices - Any message you want to ensure is read only once

Yes! PrivateNotes is completely free to use. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. We believe secure communication should be accessible to everyone.

PrivateNotes offers the same core functionality as Privnote and OneTimeSecret - creating self-destructing secret messages. Our service features:
  • AES-256 encryption for all messages
  • Optional password protection
  • Flexible expiration times (1 hour to 30 days)
  • Clean, modern interface
  • 100% free with no ads or tracking
  • Open and transparent about security practices

Yes! PrivateNotes is specifically designed for secure password sharing. Your passwords are:
  • Encrypted with AES-256 encryption
  • Transmitted over HTTPS
  • Automatically deleted after one read
  • Never stored in plain text
  • Protected with optional password authentication
This makes it far safer than sending passwords via email, chat, or text message.

You can create private notes up to 100,000 characters long, which is more than enough for passwords, long secret messages, code snippets, or detailed confidential information.

No. We only store encrypted messages temporarily until they are read or expire. Once a note is read, it is immediately and permanently deleted from our database. We cannot decrypt or read your messages, and we do not keep any logs of message content.

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