Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our service
Markdown allows you to add formatting elements to plain text. Here's a quick guide to using Markdown syntax in your text:
Headings: Use # for H1, ## for H2, ### for H3, etc.
Bold: Enclose text in ** or __ to make it bold. For example, **bold text**.
Italic: Enclose text in * or _ to italicize it. For example, *italicized text*.
Blockquote: Use > before text to create a blockquote.
Ordered List: Use numbers followed by periods to create an ordered list.
Unordered List: Use - or * followed by a space for bullet points.
Code: Use backticks ` to enclose code.
Horizontal Rule: Use three hyphens --- to create a horizontal line.
Links: Use [text](URL) to create a hyperlink.
Images: Use  to display an image.
Tables:
| Header | Header 2 |
| ----------- | ----------- |
| Text | Text |
Strikethrough: Enclose text in ~~ to strikethrough it.
Task Lists: Use - [ ] to create an empty checkbox and - [x] for a checked checkbox.
Extended Syntax: Footnotes, Definition Lists, Abbreviations, Emoji, and more advanced elements are also supported with extended syntax.
Our platform supports file uploads, allowing you to attach files to your pastes. File size limits vary by plan and visibility mode — see our pricing page for current limits.
- Supported file types: We support a wide range of file types, including documents, images, audio, and video files.
- Encryption: Private pastes can be encrypted for added security. Files within these pastes are encrypted according to the paste's encryption settings.
- Access: Files uploaded to public pastes can be accessed by anyone with the paste link. For private pastes, files are only accessible to users who have the decryption key.
- Upload process: When creating a paste, you can attach files using the file upload option. For encrypted pastes, files are encrypted on the client side before being uploaded.
Please ensure your files comply with our terms of service. If you have any questions or encounter issues with file uploads, don't hesitate to contact support.
When you choose Encrypted, AnonPaste encrypts the content in your browser. Readers need the complete Secret link or the password you chose.
Private pastes are not listed publicly. Anyone with the share link can open them.
Public pastes can be viewed by anyone and may appear in discovery surfaces.
This option sets the view count of the paste to a maximum of one after which it self destructs. To remind you of this, the paste will have a fire icon on the top right corner.
A serverless paste stores its text or code inside the URL fragment instead of uploading it to AnonPaste. The fragment stays in the browser, so we cannot review, recover, moderate, or remove its content.
Serverless pastes support an optional title, syntax highlighting, a content warning, and password protection. The complete encoded fragment is limited to 32 KB, and server-backed features such as files, expiry, burn after view, comments, analytics, and management are unavailable.
Anyone with the complete link can copy its contents, so share it only with people you trust.
A full paste supports larger content, files, expiry, burn after view, comments, and other sharing controls. Choose Private, Password, or Encrypted access when creating it.
Open Anonymous preferences if you are not signed in, or Dashboard → Settings → Account if you use an account, then turn on Disable country flag.
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