Share .env Files Securely — Encrypted & Self-Destructing
Every developer has done it — pasted a .env file in Slack, a DM, or an email. And every security team has cringed. DropText is the safe way to share environment variables. Paste your .env contents, add password protection, enable burn-after-read, and set a 1-hour expiry. The recipient opens the link, enters the password, copies the variables, and the link self-destructs. No secrets in chat history. No .env files in email archives. No traces.
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
Burn after read
The .env is permanently deleted after the first view. The recipient copies it once, then it's gone forever. (Pro)
Password protection
Add a password. Only the intended recipient can view the .env contents. (Pro)
End-to-end encryption
Your .env is encrypted in your browser. We never see the plaintext. Even if our servers are compromised. (Elite)
Short expiry
Set 1-hour expiry. Even if nobody views it, the .env auto-deletes. No stale secrets.
Syntax highlighting
KEY=value pairs are highlighted. Easy to scan for specific variables.
One-click copy
The recipient copies the entire .env with one click — ready to paste into their project.
Who Uses This?
Onboarding new developers
Share the project .env with a new team member securely. Burn-after-read ensures it's a one-time transfer.
Deploying to staging/production
Share env vars with the DevOps team via a password-protected, self-destructing link.
Client project handoff
Handing off a project? Share the .env securely. The link auto-deletes after transfer.
Freelancer collaboration
Share API keys and database credentials with freelancers without them lingering in chat.
Open source contributors
Share test environment variables with contributors via a temporary, password-protected link.
Why DropText?
- Burn-after-read — one view, then deleted forever
- Password protection for authorized access only
- End-to-end encryption — we can't read your secrets
- Auto-expiry from 1 hour to 1 year
- Syntax highlighting for .env format
- One-click copy for the recipient
- No chat history, no email archive, no traces
- No login required for quick secure sharing
Common Problems Solved
Slack DMs persist forever
That .env you pasted in Slack? It's in Slack's servers forever. DropText links self-destruct.
Email is permanently archived
Emailed .env files sit in inboxes, trash, and backups indefinitely. DropText auto-deletes.
Shared docs are discoverable
Google Docs, Notion, Confluence — admins can see everything. DropText + E2E encryption = zero knowledge.
Plain text in Jira/GitHub
Don't paste secrets in issue trackers. Use a DropText burn-after-read link instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I securely share a .env file?
Paste your .env into DropText. Enable password protection + burn-after-read. Set 1-hour expiry. Share the link + password separately. The .env self-destructs after viewing.
Can DropText staff see my .env contents?
If you use end-to-end encryption (Elite), no. Your .env is encrypted in your browser before it reaches our servers. We store only ciphertext.
What if the recipient forgets to copy the .env?
With burn-after-read enabled, the content is gone after first view. Create a new share if they need it again. This is by design — security over convenience.
Is this free?
Basic sharing with auto-expiry is free. Password protection and burn-after-read require Pro (₹199/mo). E2E encryption requires Elite (₹399/mo).
Can I share .env.local, .env.production, etc.?
Yes. DropText handles any text content. Paste any variant — .env, .env.local, .env.production, .env.staging — and share securely.