The Right Tool for the Job

We often get asked: "Why do I need CipherSend if I have 1Password/LastPass/Bitwarden?"

The answer is simple: Password managers are for storage. CipherSend is for sharing.

Password Managers: The Vault

Your password manager is your personal vault. It stores your long-term credentials.

• Use it when: You need to save a password for yourself or share it with a teammate who is also in your organization's password manager plan.
• Don't use it when: You need to send a password to a freelancer, a client, or a vendor who doesn't have an account on your system.

CipherSend: The Courier

CipherSend is the armored truck that moves secrets from one vault to another.

• Use it when: You need to get a secret from your brain (or vault) to someone else's brain (or vault) securely.
• The Workflow:
  1. Copy password from your Manager.
  2. Create CipherSend link.
  3. Send link to Client.
  4. Client views link and saves password to their Manager.

Why Not Just Share via the Password Manager?

Most password managers do have sharing features, but they often require the recipient to create an account or verify their email. This adds friction.

CipherSend is frictionless. No accounts, no setup. Just a secure link that works for anyone, anywhere.

Conclusion

You need both. Keep your house secure with a password manager, and use CipherSend when you need to open the door for a guest.