From Wi-Fi passwords to credit card details, here are the most common use cases for CipherSend.
1. Onboarding New Employees
New hires need access to everything: email, project management tools, staging environments. Instead of a "Welcome" email full of plain-text passwords, send a single CipherSend link containing a list of initial credentials.
2. Sharing Wi-Fi Passwords with Guests
If you have an office, you likely have a secure Wi-Fi network. Don't write the password on a whiteboard. Generate a QR code or a link that expires, so visitors can get online without you broadcasting the key to the world.
3. Sending API Keys to Developers
Developers often need to share API tokens or environment variables. These are high-value targets for attackers. A one-time link ensures that the key is transferred securely and doesn't linger in chat logs.
4. Customer Support Verification
Sometimes support agents need to request sensitive info (like the last 4 digits of a credit card or a personal ID number) to verify identity. Asking a customer to send this via a secure link protects them and keeps your support ticket system clean of PII (Personally Identifiable Information).
5. One-Off Credit Card Sharing
Need to let a trusted contractor buy a software license with the company card? Send the card details via a one-time link. They view it, make the purchase, and the info is gone. (Pro tip: Use virtual cards with limits for even better security!)
Summary
Any time you hesitate before hitting "Send" because the information feels sensitive, that's your cue to use CipherSend. It takes seconds and saves you from potential headaches down the road.
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