Disposable links vs actual secret management.
password.link lets you share a secret via a link. keyhold.io lets you collect, organise, and manage client credentials securely — with proper access control, audit trails, and zero-knowledge encryption. One generates disposable links. The other is a platform.
The core difference
One shares a secret. The other builds a secure workflow around client credentials.
password.link
Ephemeral Secret Sharing
- Create a link, share it, it self-destructs after viewing
- No account needed — quick and ad-hoc
- Secret is gone after it's viewed once
- Perfect for quickly sharing a single password
"I need to send someone a password right now."
keyhold.io
Client Secret Management
- Request credentials from clients via secure links
- Organised by Client → Project → Secret
- Reveal on-demand, audit every access, revoke when done
- Built for MSPs, agencies, and IT teams
"I need clients to securely hand over credentials I'll manage."
Beyond disposable links
When you're running an MSP or managing multiple clients, you need more than disappearing links.
The disposable link problem
- Client sends the password → You view it → It's gone
- Need it again? Ask them to send another link
- No history of what credentials you've received from whom
- No way to organise secrets by client or project
With keyhold.io
- Client submits credentials → They're stored securely under their name
- Reveal when needed — as many times as required
- Full history: who submitted what, who revealed it, when
- Delete when the engagement ends — true revocation
The secret link problem
Secret links put the decryption key right in the URL. That key still has to get to you somehow.
You request a secret from a client
Client submits the secret — a link is generated with the decryption key in the URL
https://password.link/abc123/#DecryptionKeyHere
That link — with the decryption key — travels via email or Slack
Anyone who intercepts the message can view the secret — possibly before the intended recipient.
Why this matters
The decryption key is part of the URL itself. Whether the client sends it manually or password.link sends it via their auto-email feature, the full key travels through channels you don't control.
- Email inboxes are compromised regularly
- Slack messages are searchable and persistent
- An attacker who gets the link gets the secret
What the request looks like
When you enter an email address, the complete secret link — including the decryption key — is sent back to password.link's servers so they can email it for you.
POST https://password.link/req/.../send/... { "link": "https://password.link/abc123/#DecryptionKeyHere" }
This means password.link's servers — and anyone with access to them — can see the full URL needed to decrypt your secret.
The auto-email vulnerability
password.link offers to automatically email the secret link to the recipient. Convenient? Yes. But it breaks the security model entirely.
The whole point of client-side encryption is that the server never sees the key. But when password.link emails the link for you, their server receives the complete URL — decryption key included.
Who can access the key? Attackers who breach the server, rogue employees, or anyone compelled by a legal request.
How keyhold.io works — without these issues
No secret links. No decryption keys in transit. No server-side exposure.
Send a request link
This link contains no secrets or keys — it's just an invitation to submit.
Encrypted in their browser
No secret link is generated. No decryption key is ever transmitted.
Reveal on-demand
Decryption happens in your browser. Our servers never see the key. Every reveal is logged.
No server-side exposure: keyhold.io's servers never see decryption keys — not during submission, not during delivery, not ever.
Plus advanced collaboration: Role-based permissions, client/project organisation, and full audit trails — without compromising security.
Why choose keyhold.io over disposable links?
When you're holding client credentials professionally, you need professional tooling.
Persistent storage
Secrets don't vanish after one view. They're stored securely under the right client and project — ready when you need them.
Complete audit trail
Know exactly who submitted what, who on your team revealed it, and when. Essential for compliance and accountability.
Client organisation
Manage 50 clients? Each has their own space. Secrets organised by project. No more "which password.link was for which client?"
Team access control
Control which team members can access which clients. Junior techs see their assigned work. Role-based policies enforce it.
Zero-knowledge encryption
Secrets are encrypted in the browser before they reach our servers. We can't read them — only you and your authorised team members can.
True revocation
Contract ended? Delete the client's secrets. They're gone — not just "expired" but actually removed from the system.
The commercial difference
One flat price. No per-user fees. No counting how many links you've sent.
password.link
- Free tier with limitations
- Good for occasional, ad-hoc sharing
- No ongoing management features
- No team collaboration features
keyhold.io
- Flat monthly price — unlimited users
- Unlimited secret requests and storage
- Full team collaboration with RBAC
- Predictable cost as your team grows
"password.link for quick shares. keyhold.io for professional client secret management."
See the vulnerability in action
Founder of keyhold.io, Samuel Lewis, demonstrates a weakness in password.link's security design.
Ready for real secret management?
Simple pricing. No per-seat charges. Unlimited users.
Billed monthly in GBP.
Billed annually in GBP.
Includes 5-day free trial
- Unlimited Secrets & Requests
- Encrypted File Sharing
- Unlimited Team Members
- Zero-Knowledge Encryption
- Full Audit Logging
- Chat Integrations
- IP Whitelisting
- Custom Branding
- Priority Support