Sharing login details happens more often than most people realise, but the way they are shared is usually the biggest risk. If you’ve ever emailed a password or sent one in a text message, you’re not alone. The problem is that these channels aren’t designed for sensitive information, which leaves your accounts exposed long after the message has been read.
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Why you shouldn’t email passwords
Email is convenient, but it is not a secure storage system. Emails sit in inboxes for years, are forwarded, backed up, indexed, and often accessible across multiple devices. If anyone gains access to an email account, they gain access to everything inside it, including every password ever sent or received.
For businesses, this can create ongoing vulnerabilities. Passwords sent years ago can still be found in a quick inbox search, which means the risk stays active even after a password has been changed or an account has been closed.
A secure alternative to sharing sensitive information
Instead of sending passwords through email or chat, use a secure, time-limited sharing tool. One Time Secret is perfect for this because it doesn’t require creating an account first – you can create a secret and share it instantly. The link disappears after it’s been viewed once, keeping your information safe and short-lived.
If you’re looking for a more robust solution, where you can both share sensitive information and store it securely for the long term, we recommend using a password manager like Bitwarden.
How to share a password using One Time Secret
Follow these steps:
- Go to onetimesecret.com
- Type or paste the password or sensitive information you want to share.
- Add a note if you want to explain what the secret is for.
- Click Create a secret link.
- Copy the unique, private link.
- Share the link with the person who needs it – the password itself isn’t in the message.
- Once the link has been opened, the information is deleted automatically. Any further attempts to open it will fail.
Why this matters
Using tools like One Time Secret protects your business, data, and clients. It keeps login details out of long-term storage, reduces accidental exposure, and creates a cleaner, safer process for everyone. It’s simple, fast, and far more secure than emailing or texting passwords.