How to Share API Keys Securely
Never send API keys via Slack, email, or WhatsApp. They sit in plaintext logs forever. Use EnvShareApp to encrypt them in your browser with a full audit trail.
The Secure Workflow
- Paste KeyPaste your Stripe, AWS, OpenAI, or any API key.
- Set Security ControlsAdd password, identity verification, geo-fencing, or domain lock.
- Browser EncryptionAES-256-GCM encryption happens in your browser. We never see plaintext.
- Share & TrackSend the link. Get a read receipt when viewed. It self-destructs after.
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Why Not Just Use Slack or Email?
Logs Are Forever
Slack admin exports and email archives expose every API key ever shared. They're searchable by anyone with admin access.
No Governance
There's no audit log of who received the key, when they viewed it, or from where. SOC 2 auditors flag this immediately.
EnvShareApp Solves All Three
Self-destructing links, identity verification, audit logs with IP/country/timestamp, and compliance-ready CSV exports.
Enterprise-Grade API Key Sharing
Audit Trail
Full chain of custody — who created the link, who viewed it, when, from which IP and country. Export to CSV for compliance.
Identity Verification
Enable Email OTP — the recipient must verify their email before seeing the API key. Only the right person gets access.
Geo-Fencing & Domain Lock
Restrict access by country or email domain. Block access from sanctioned regions or outside your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see my API key?
No. The encryption happens in your browser using AES-256-GCM. The decryption key stays in the URL hash — our servers never receive it.
What if I send it to the wrong person?
Enable identity verification (Email OTP) to ensure only the intended recipient can view it. Or password-protect the link as a second layer.
Can I track who viewed my API key?
Yes. Audit logs show the viewer's IP, country, timestamp, and email (if OTP was enabled). Export to CSV for SOC 2 audits.
Does this work for .env files?
Yes. Upload entire .env files — they're encrypted client-side and delivered as self-destructing downloads. Learn more →