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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PasteRelay
General
Why should I use PasteRelay instead of email, Slack, or Pastebin?
What is PasteRelay?
Who is PasteRelay for?
Is PasteRelay free?
Do I need to create an account?
Shared Clipboard (Rooms)
How do I create a room?
How long do rooms last?
Can anyone access my room?
What's the file size limit?
Can I recover data from an expired room?
Quick Secrets
What is a Quick Secret?
How does zero-knowledge encryption work?
Can PasteRelay staff read my secrets?
What does "burn after reading" mean?
Can I add a password to my secret?
Security & Privacy
What encryption algorithm does PasteRelay use?
Do you log IP addresses or user data?
What happens when data expires?
Is the code open source?
Is PasteRelay GDPR/CCPA compliant?
Should I use PasteRelay for highly sensitive data?
Troubleshooting
My room expired—can I recover the data?
The QR code won't scan—what do I do?
Why can't I upload large files?
My secret link says "invalid" or "expired"—what happened?
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