Create private notes with privnote and forget about risky screenshots

Create private have sensitive information that you want to share privately – like passwords, credit card numbers, private messages, or confidential work materials. The common solution is taking a screenshot, but that leaves a risky digital trail. A better way is using Privnote – a free online service that creates self-destructing notes.  Privnote generates a unique, encrypted link for each note you create. Only the intended recipient can open the link and view the note. After the note is opened once, the link expires or “self-destructs”. This prevents screenshots, forwarding, and unauthorized access.

 What can you use Privnote for?

Privnote has many practical uses for protecting sensitive data:

1. Share passwords, codes, or API keys without leaving a record
2. Send private messages that vanish after reading
3. Discuss confidential work topics without digital evidence
4. Give someone temporary access to info that you don’t want to be stored or shared
5. Send credit card or personal details that you don’t want to be screenshotted
6. Share WiFi passwords or other access credentials securely
7. Protect any text information you want strict control over access to

Privnote provides more control than risky screenshots. You dictate who can access the info and for how long.

Real-world examples and use cases

Privnote shines for sharing confidential info that doesn’t want permanently stored or distributed. Here are some real-world examples:

Share passwords securely

IT pros often need to provide passwords to clients or colleagues. Emailing passwords is risky. Privnote lets you share credentials confidentially with expiring access.

Discuss work projects with controlled access

Coworkers can exchange confidential work tornote notes using expiring Privnote links instead of email or chat screenshots. This limits access to approved individuals.

Give temporary access to documents

Grant someone temporary view access to a confidential document by sharing the text or images through Privnote. The note self-destructs after access is no longer needed.

 Privnote compared to other private messaging apps?

Apps like Signal and Telegram offer encrypted messaging with auto-delete options. Privnote complements these apps nicely:

• Privnote is better for sharing static notes that the recipient can reference later before the link expires.
• Privnote doesn’t require creating an account or downloading an app. Just visit the site to start creating secure notes.
• Privnote has a generous 50,000-character limit compared to messaging apps designed for shorter conversations.
• Recipients can view Privnote links on any device with a web browser, without installing any apps.

Think of Privnote as self-destructing encrypted messaging focused on static notes rather than real-time chat. It provides a quick, easy way to share confidential info more securely.

Limitations to keep in mind

Privnote has excellent security and privacy standards overall, but a few limitations to note:

1. Requires an internet connection to create, share, and view notes. Not usable offline.
2. While extremely difficult, sophisticated hackers could theoretically intercept note links or break encryption.
3. Requires user discretion. The noted creator must choose recipients wisely and share links securely.
4. Usability depends on JavaScript in the recipient’s browser. Links won’t open if the recipient has JS disabled.
5. The Privnote service could theoretically be shut down, blocking access to links. However, Privnote promises long-term availability.

So Privnote notes are quite secure and private provided you use the service appropriately. Be thoughtful about who you share note links with.

Danny White