OneTimeSecret alternative.
OneTimeSecret lets you share a secret or link that can be viewed only once or for a limited time. Khamli is a no-account alternative that adds file sharing and a simple 4-character code.
What OneTimeSecret is
OneTimeSecret is a web service for sharing secrets — passwords, links, tokens, or short notes — that are destroyed after they are viewed. It is privacy-focused, requires no account, and offers a developer API for generating secrets programmatically.
Who uses it: Developers, ops teams, and individuals who need to pass a credential or token securely to a colleague without leaving it in chat or email. Its API makes it popular for automating secret handoffs.
How it works
You enter a secret (text or a link), optionally set a passphrase and a time-to-live, and create it. OneTimeSecret returns a unique URL. When the recipient opens the URL, the secret is shown once and then burned, so it cannot be retrieved again.
Advantages
- Burn-after-viewing by default — a true one-time model.
- No account required.
- Optional passphrase and configurable time-to-live.
- Developer API for automated secret sharing.
- Simple, focused, and easy to use.
Limitations
- Text and links only — no file sharing.
- Designed around single-view secrets, so re-opening after a page reload is not possible.
- Hosted instance means you trust the provider's retention and logging.
- No built-in support for images, documents, or attachments.
At a glance
- Privacy model
- OneTimeSecret encrypts secrets and burns them after viewing, so the plaintext should not persist on the server afterward. It requires no account. As with any hosted service, the provider's policies apply.
- Signup requirements
- No account required.
- Expiration behavior
- Secrets are burned after they are viewed once, with an optional time-to-live for unviewed secrets.
- File & text support
- Text, links, and short secrets only. No file support.
How Khamli compares
Khamli and OneTimeSecret overlap on temporary text sharing, but Khamli adds file sharing (up to 500 MB), a 4-character code that is easy to read aloud or text, and time-based expiry rather than single-view deletion. OneTimeSecret is the stronger choice when you need strict single-view burning or an API for automated secrets.
When Khamli is the better choice
Choose Khamli when you need to share files or images, prefer a short code over a long URL, or want a message that stays open for a set window rather than disappearing on first view.
When OneTimeSecret may be the better choice
OneTimeSecret may be better when you need true single-view secrets or want to generate them via its API in automated workflows.
Frequently asked questions
Can OneTimeSecret share files?＋
No, it is limited to text, links, and short secrets. Khamli supports files up to 500 MB.
Does OneTimeSecret delete on view or on a timer?＋
It burns secrets after they are viewed once, with an optional time-to-live for secrets that are never opened.
How is Khamli different from OneTimeSecret?＋
Khamli adds file and image sharing, uses a 4-character code instead of a long URL, and expires content on a timer rather than on first view.
Which is more private?＋
Both are account-free and encrypt in transit. OneTimeSecret's single-view model minimizes exposure for credentials; Khamli is broader and simpler for general sharing.
Try Khamli — no account, self-destructs on expiry.
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