Share Config Files Online — Highlighted, Secure & Instant
Configuration files are the backbone of every application — database connections, API endpoints, feature flags, deployment settings. DropText lets you share any config file format with proper syntax highlighting. YAML, JSON, TOML, INI, XML, Nginx, Apache, Docker — all properly color-coded. Password protection keeps sensitive configs safe. Auto-expiry means stale configs don't linger on the internet. Because nobody should be screenshotting terminal output to share a config.
How It Works
Paste your text
Type or paste any text, code, logs, or notes into the editor above. No sign-up required.
Customize & share
Pick a syntax language, set an expiry time, add a title — then click Share to generate a unique link.
Send anywhere
Copy the link or scan the QR code. Works on every device and channel — WhatsApp, email, Slack, SMS.
Features
Multi-format highlighting
YAML, JSON, TOML, INI, XML, Nginx, Apache, Docker — DropText auto-detects and highlights the format.
Password protection
Configs often contain database URLs, API keys, or internal endpoints. Lock them with a password. (Pro)
Real-time editing
Collaboratively edit configs in real-time. Perfect for pair debugging deployment issues.
Auto-expiry
Configs change frequently. Set short expiry so outdated configs don't confuse anyone later.
One-click copy
Viewers copy the clean config text with one click — ready to paste into their system.
Burn after read
Share a config with secrets for one-time review. Auto-deletes after the first view. (Pro)
Who Uses This?
Docker Compose review
Share docker-compose.yml with your team for review before deploying to production.
Nginx configuration help
Debugging reverse proxy issues? Share your nginx.conf with a highlighted link.
CI/CD pipeline configs
Share GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkinsfile configs for team review.
Package manager configs
Share package.json, tsconfig.json, Cargo.toml, or pyproject.toml with proper formatting.
Database config review
Share database connection configs (with passwords redacted) for debugging connectivity.
Why DropText?
- Auto-detected syntax highlighting for 10+ formats
- Password protection for sensitive configs
- Burn-after-read for one-time secret sharing
- Auto-expiry prevents stale config confusion
- Real-time collaborative editing
- One-click copy for viewers
- No login required
- Mobile-friendly for on-call reviewing
Common Problems Solved
Chat apps break config formatting
YAML indentation, JSON braces, TOML sections — all get mangled in Slack/Teams. DropText preserves structure perfectly.
Configs contain secrets
Database URLs, API keys, internal endpoints. Sharing in public channels is dangerous. DropText has password protection + expiry.
Email attachments need downloading
Attaching .yaml or .json files requires downloading to view. DropText renders them instantly in the browser.
Shared drives are overkill
Uploading a config to Google Drive just to share it? DropText is instant — paste, share, done.
Frequently Asked Questions
What config file formats does DropText support?
DropText highlights YAML, JSON, TOML, INI, XML, Bash, Nginx, Docker, and more. Auto-detect picks the right format, or you can select manually.
Can I share config files with secrets securely?
Yes. Use password protection (Pro) and auto-expiry. For maximum security, use end-to-end encryption (Elite).
Can two people edit a config together?
Yes. Real-time collaborative editing via WebSocket. Both sides see changes instantly.
Does DropText validate config syntax?
DropText highlights syntax but doesn't validate config correctness. Use your language's native validator for that.