DeadDrop
Share files Anonymously and Securely
18 followers
Share files Anonymously and Securely
18 followers
Deaddrop lets you send files securely and anonymously. Just upload your file, give it a name, set a password, and share the name and password — or simply send a direct link. It’s that simple.
Daily Planner
👋 Hey Product Hunt!
Today, I'm excited to launch DeadDrop.space!
I built DeadDrop to make secure file sharing ridiculously simple — and truly private.
Most file-sharing apps require signups, tracking, or trusting a server with your data. DeadDrop is different:
🔒 Zero-Knowledge Encryption — files are encrypted before they leave your device
📨 Share using just a simple name + password (or a direct link)
🗑️ Files auto-delete after a set time or download limit
🛡️ Upload files up to 10MB for free
🕵️♂️ No accounts, no tracking, no personal info collected
Zero-knowledge means we can’t see your files — even if we wanted to. Your privacy stays completely in your hands.
I built DeadDrop because sometimes you just need to send something quickly and securely, without creating accounts, setting permissions, or worrying who's watching.
Would love your feedback, ideas, and support! ❤️
Feel free to try uploading a file — it's secure and stress-free.
👉 Try it now at deaddrop.space
@rayid_ashraf Is there a limit on the size or type of files that can be uploaded through Deaddrop?
Daily Planner
@noah_ortiz Yeah, for now, you can share files up to 10 MB in size. And there is no restriction on file type, you can share anything!
That's impressive. Does Deaddrop require users to create an account, or is it genuinely 100% anonymous for both the sender and the receiver?
Daily Planner
@woody_robles DeadDrop is genuinely 100% anonymous — no account is needed for either the sender or the receiver. Users just upload a file, set a key, and share it. However, like with any website, your IP address could technically be logged or compromised. If you want extra privacy, I recommend using a VPN while using DeadDrop. Thanks!
MeshifAI
Cool concept, but you stored the decryption key in the client which is never a good idea.
Daily Planner
@0xretrodev This decryption key is used only for encrypting the sharing link; it has nothing to do with the file itself. Even if someone knows this key, they cannot access the files or any information associated with them. However, I will fix this by storing the key in an env variable. Thanks for pointing it out.
MeshifAI
@rayid_ashraf I decrypt the key, enter the decrypted password and download the file.
How does that not affect the file?
Daily Planner
@0xretrodev To access the file, you need the name + password or a valid sharing link. However, to decrypt the password, you would need access to the sharing link in the first place — and this link is only known to the user who uploaded the file.
Also, when you open the link in the browser, it doesn’t automatically download the file. It simply fills the name and password into the UI, and the user still has to manually initiate the download.
It’s like instead of giving someone the name and password separately, you directly give them a link that makes downloading the file faster and easier.
I hope this answers the question!
Nice initiative.. It will make file sharing easy for people with busy days and also for students who want file sharing without a physical usb...
The user interface is also very nice and I think this website has the potential to go very high!
Daily Planner
@parray_qasim Thanks a lot! Really glad you liked it — making file sharing easy is the goal. Appreciate your support!
I love the straightforwardness here upload, set a password and you’re done but does Deaddrop use end-to-end encryption for files, or is there any server-side handling involved?
Daily Planner
@matthew_phillips4 I'm glad you liked it! Yes, DeadDrop uses client-side encryption — your file is encrypted right in your browser using AES-256 encryption before it’s uploaded. Only the encrypted file is stored on the server, and your password is never saved or sent to us.
It’s fantastic to see a service that offers secure and anonymous file sharing but how long do files stick around before they disappear and can users decide that?
Daily Planner
@jesus_porter Thank you! Yes, users have full control over that. When uploading a file on DeadDrop, you can choose how many days the file will stay available — anywhere from 1 to 30 days. After the selected time, the file is automatically deleted.