Hand over a temporary credential
Move a recovery code, access phrase, or temporary password out of the conversation where you coordinate the handoff.
One-time secret tool
One free create without signup
Create a one-time secret link
Write a secret, add a password, and share a link that permits one successful reveal before further access is blocked.
Exactly one successful reveal is allowed
Password required before the secret is shown
The recipient does not need an account
Create one free secret without signing up
When a one-time secret link helps
Use a one-time link for private text the recipient needs once, instead of leaving the secret itself in a searchable email or chat history.
Send a single-use instruction
Share private directions that should be available for one successful viewing instead of remaining in a message thread.
Share with a recipient immediately
Create as a guest and send the link right away; the recipient only needs the link and the separately shared password.
One-time link or ordinary message?
A LOCK.PUB one-time secret separates the private text from the conversation and closes access after the first successful reveal.
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| Feature | LOCK.PUB One-Time Secret | Ordinary message |
|---|---|---|
| Access after the first successful reveal | Blocked | Message remains available |
| Password gate | Required | Usually tied to the chat or email account |
| Recipient LOCK.PUB account | Not required | Depends on the messaging service |
| Secret stored in conversation history | No—the conversation contains a link | Yes |
| Repeated one-time secret creation | Available with Pro | Not a one-time access control |
One-time secret questions
What happens after the one-time secret is opened?
After the first successful password unlock reveals the note, LOCK.PUB blocks every later attempt to reveal it through that link.
Is the encrypted note deleted after it is read?
This tool promises one-time access, not deletion. LOCK.PUB blocks another reveal after the first successful access.
Do I need to sign up before creating one?
No. A guest can create one free one-time secret immediately. A Pro account supports repeated creation.
Does the recipient need a LOCK.PUB account?
No. The recipient only needs the link and its password. Send the password through a separate channel when the secret is sensitive.