How to share a password securely with a link
A password pasted into an email or chat can stay there long after it is needed. An encrypted message link gives you a way to limit how long the original message remains available.
Write a message
Open MsgCrypt and paste the password into the message box. Add enough context for the recipient to know what it is for. Keep sensitive information out of the optional message title.
Set the access limits
Open Advanced options to choose an expiration date and view limit. For a password being handed to one person, a single view keeps the message from being opened again after it has been read.
Share the complete message link
Create the message and copy the full link, including the part after the #. That part contains the decryption key. The recipient needs the complete link to read the message in their browser.
Check the handoff
Ask the recipient to confirm they received it. For ongoing access, use your team's password manager and rotate temporary passwords when the handoff is finished.
The link is a key, not proof of identity
Anyone with the complete link can open the message while access is available. View limits and expiration prevent later access through MsgCrypt; they cannot erase a password someone has copied, saved or photographed. Check who you are sending the link to.
What about privacy?
The message content is encrypted in your browser before upload. Senders may receive activity records, including the time of an opening, approximate location and device information. This is separate from optional website analytics. Read the privacy policy.