Practical guide · 6 minutes

How to send a password without leaving it clear in the chat.

The best method depends on duration, recipient and context. There is no single right tool for every trade.

Password manager

Persistent and managed sharing.

Disposable links

Single delivery with deadline.

Layergram

Recurring exchange with a verified person.

Credentials shared for a long time

Use a password manager with controlled sharing, revocation and access log. Layergram should not become the permanent repository of passwords.

Single delivery

An expiring secret link can be practical. However, evaluate providers, storage, metadata and what happens after opening.

Recurring relationship with a person

Verify the recipient's Layergram identity once and continue using the usual channel, be it chat or email, to transport already encrypted passwords, codes and context.

Second factor

Whenever possible, do not send password and second factor in the same message or channel. Rotate the temporary credential after use.

Device and recipient

Encryption does not fix an observed screen, a compromised endpoint, or a person copying the secret. Always evaluate the overall risk.

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