If you too have been marked by the Mission Impossible series, its unforgettable theme music and the legendary mission briefing ending with the equally legendary line "this message will self-destruct in 5 seconds" you are in the right place.
More seriously, if you want to send a message or a note to someone via the Internet and you want that This note self-destructs after reading, I have a site for you: NoteRIP.
In fact, this free online service will allow you to share an encrypted message that can only be viewed once by the person to whom you send it.
So obviously, the note won't burst into flames and destroy itself before your eyes (although that would be really cool), but once the note link has been opened, it will be impossible for anyone who wants to use it to see the message again!
Create messages that self-destruct after reading
Using NoteRIP is really very simple. Once on the site you will come across a box with a text editor. It is in this box that you will be able to enter or paste your message but also format your text and add hyperlinks.
Below this block, you will be able to access advanced options. These options will give you the possibility to set the validity period of your message (from 15 minutes to 90 days), the number of times it can be viewed (1 time by default) or to add a password to protect the note. Finally, you will be able to enter a mail address on which you will be notified of the destruction of the note.
By default, if you do not touch the advanced settings, your notes are kept for a maximum of 7 days, beyond which they will be deleted if they have not been consulted before.
Once your note is ready and you have adjusted the options, all you have to do is click on Create Note. The service will then give you a lien unique that you will be able to share by email, on social networks or by any other means!
Access the ephemeral note
From the link you sent him, the recipient of the message will be able to access the note. If it is password protected, he will have to enter it after entering the link in his browser and then he will have to click on "view note" to access the message. Once the note is viewed, the link will be deactivated and therefore unusable.
If you want to track all your notes precisely, be able to edit them, see who saw each message and when, you can create a free account on the site.
When it comes to the security of your messages, the site is pretty well equipped. Your notes are encrypted with SSL/TLS protocol, which means that all data transferred to and from NoteRIP's servers is encrypted, well protected and cannot be intercepted.
The only downside is that the recipient of the note can still make a screenshot or a photo of your message.
Article updated on January 5, 2025 by Byothe
