Disposable Temp Links
Share encrypted secrets or temporary redirect links that automatically expire. Your data is encrypted locally and is strictly decoded in the recipient's browser.
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Encrypt Content Locally
Enter your secret text note or destination redirect URL. Opt-in to password locks if you want extra security parameters.
Distribute the Secure URL
Generate the temporary link. The encrypted content is saved directly inside the URL payload hash parameters.
Recipient Decrypts Payload
The viewer opens the link, inputs the optional password, and decrypts the payload client-side. Expiration limits are verified automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my secret content saved on your servers?
No. To enforce complete trust, the secret note or redirect URL is encrypted directly in your browser client and encoded inside the URL query parameter `s`. Our servers never see, store, or logs your secrets.
How does the password protection work?
If you configure a password, we utilize an XOR cipher to encrypt the signed payload. The recipient's browser must enter the exact password to reverse the cipher. If they don't have the correct password, the payload remains undecryptable.
What happens when the link expires?
The payload contains the exact expiration timestamp. The moment the current system time exceeds the link's creation limit plus the offset time, the reader page flags it as expired and blocks access.
Can I share these redirect links on social platforms?
Yes! You can share these redirect links to mask target URLs. The recipient will see a high-tech loading screen before being safely forwarded to the destination website.
Decentralized Privacy
TempNova's sharing tools leverage decentralized client-side architecture. By eliminating central databases for link routing, we completely remove targets for security breaches or leaks. Your links are fully controlled by you. Ensure secure message handshakes and keep trackers out of your shared paths.
Share sensitive information securely with TempNova self-destructing links and encrypted notes. Your message is encrypted in your browser before being sent — our servers never see the plaintext content. Set the link to expire after one view or after a custom time period. Once the link is opened or the timer runs out, the data is permanently destroyed with zero server logs remaining. Perfect for passwords, API keys, temporary access credentials, and private messages.
How Self-Destructing Links Work
When you create a temp link, your message or note is encrypted using AES in your browser before being transmitted to the server. The encryption key is embedded in the URL fragment (the portion after the # symbol) which is never sent to the server — only the encrypted payload is stored. The server has no way to decrypt the content. When the recipient opens the link, the client-side JavaScript reads the fragment, decrypts the payload in the browser, and displays the message. The server is then instructed to delete the encrypted payload permanently. With the "one-time read" setting, even if someone obtains the link after it has been viewed, the content is already destroyed.
Common Use Cases
- Password Sharing: Send temporary access credentials to colleagues or clients without leaving a permanent record in email or chat logs.
- API Key Distribution: Share sensitive API tokens, database connection strings, or SSH keys that self-destruct after the recipient views them.
- Secure Communication: Exchange private messages that leave no trace — ideal for whistleblowers, journalists, and privacy-conscious users.
- Temporary Credentials: Create time-limited access links that expire automatically, reducing the risk of credential exposure through forgotten shared documents.
- Redirect Masks: Wrap a destination URL behind a self-destructing redirect that strips referrer headers for privacy.
Privacy & Security Benefits
TempNova employs a zero-knowledge architecture for all temp links. The server stores only encrypted ciphertext and never possesses the decryption key. Combined with automatic expiration and one-time read limits, this ensures that even if the server were compromised, past messages remain unreadable. No logs of link access, IP addresses, or timestamps are retained.
Quick FAQ
- How is the link encrypted?
- Your message is encrypted with AES in your browser before transmission. The encryption key is stored in the URL fragment (after #) and never reaches the server.
- Can the recipient see my identity?
- No. TempNova does not track who creates or views links. There is no account requirement and no logging of IP addresses or user agents.
- What happens after the link expires?
- The encrypted payload is permanently deleted from the server. The link will show a "This secret has expired" message with no way to recover the content.