Private and unlisted
An ordinary private full paste stays out of public discovery, but its content is not automatically encrypted. Anyone who obtains the link may be able to open it.
Private pastebin for text and code
Start with password protection enabled, then choose the private-sharing mode that fits your content.
Private can mean an unlisted link, a password gate, browser encryption, or a short lifecycle. Those controls solve different problems, so choose them deliberately.
Password-protected Quick paste
The creator below starts with password protection enabled. Quick-paste content is encrypted in the browser, and the recipient enters the same password to decrypt it.
Secret-link encryption
The encrypted-paste route also offers a random key carried in the complete URL fragment. The recipient needs that complete link, while the server does not receive the fragment key.
Expiry and burn after view
Timed expiry limits how long a paste remains available. Burn after view deletes it after a successful read. Neither control can remove a copy already saved by a recipient.
Private pastebin questions
Are private pastes encrypted by default?
No. Private or unlisted visibility keeps a paste out of public discovery, but encryption is a separate choice. Use password or Secret-link encryption when you need browser-encrypted content.
What does the password protect?
On the Quick creator below, the password is used for browser-side content encryption. The recipient must know it to decrypt the paste.
Can a private setting prevent screenshots or copies?
No. Someone who can read the paste can copy it, save it, or take a screenshot. Share only with recipients you trust.
Can I attach files?
The Quick creator is for text and code. Use the full creator with a signed-in account for supported files; current limits are listed on the pricing page.
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