Share Text Instantly
A free online notepad to instantly share text and code. Paste below to generate a shareable link in seconds.
Share text, code, and documents with a free online notepad
Tired of email attachments and platform character limits? ShareText.io is an online notepad for instant sharing of code snippets, formatted documents, logs, or any text you need to send. Get your unique link in seconds. No signup required.
Share Text in Three Simple Steps
- Paste Your Content: Just drop your text, markdown, or code into the editor above and click "Create share".
- Grab Your Link: Instantly receive a unique URL ready to share.
- Share Anywhere: Send the link directly, or use the generated QR code for quick mobile sharing. No downloads needed.
Go from pasting to sharing worldwide in seconds. You can also select how long your text will exist on ShareText.io with the "Expiration" dropdown. We also design our URLs to be short so they are easy to type into another computer. Need to shorten an existing URL? Use our free URL shortener.
Why Use ShareText?
ShareText was built for speed and simplicity, without sacrificing the features you need:
- Markdown Formatting: Full Markdown support ensures your headings, lists, code blocks, and emphasis look exactly right, every time. Great for instructions, guides, or tutorials. Copying from Google Docs, Word, or Notion? Convert it first with Copy as Markdown so the formatting comes through.
- Syntax Highlighting: Share code with syntax highlighting for 20+ languages. Line numbers included for easy reference.
- No Account Required: Just paste, create your link, and share. Want more features? Sign in for free to unlock longer expirations and manage your shares.
- Works Everywhere: Lightweight and fast on any device. Your shared links load instantly on desktop or mobile.
- QR Codes: Every share includes a QR code for easy sharing during presentations or in person. Need a standalone QR code? Try our free QR code generator.
- Download Options: Save any share as .txt, .md, or .json with one click.
- Flexible Expiration: Choose how long your content stays available: from 24 hours to never-expiring with Pro.
Built for speed and clarity, ShareText makes sharing text as simple as paste and click.
Free vs. Signed In vs. Pro
ShareText works great without an account, but signing in unlocks even more:
- Anonymous (No Account): Create shares with 24 hour or 1 week expiration. Perfect for quick, temporary sharing.
- Signed In (Free): Unlock 1 month and 3 month expiration options, add titles to organize your shares, and manage everything from your personal dashboard.
- Pro ($3/month or $20/year): Get the full experience with never-expiring shares, password-protected shares, burn after reading, custom URLs, editable QR destinations, view count analytics, scan your shares for sensitive data, and no promotional banners.
Common Uses for ShareText
How are developers, writers, and teams using ShareText? Here are just a few common uses:
- Share text or code snippets with syntax highlighting, with no broken indentation or formatting.
- Collaborate on notes or document drafts without messy email chains.
- Post long-form text updates that exceed social media character limits.
- Create crystal-clear, shareable instructions, guides, or tutorials.
- Distribute event details, agendas, or Wi-Fi information with a scannable QR code.
- Quickly sync clipboard text or notes between your own devices.
- Securely share text for temporary access with flexible expiration options.
- Password-protect sensitive content for controlled access (Pro).
- Scan your shares for accidentally exposed API keys, passwords, and sensitive data (Pro).
Please note: Content shared on ShareText.io is stored temporarily and may be removed at any time.
Ready to share? Paste your content above and get your link in seconds. Free, fast, no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I share text online for free?
Paste your text or code, select an expiration, then click "Create share." You will get a unique link and a QR code you can send anywhere. No signup required.
Is my shared text private?
Shares are unlisted: anyone with the link can view them. For extra security, Pro users can password-protect their shares. Content is served over HTTPS and stored temporarily.
How long does text stay available on ShareText.io?
Anonymous users can choose 24 hours or 1 week. Sign in for free to unlock 1 month and 3 month options. Pro subscribers can set shares to never expire. They last as long as the subscription (and a full year after cancellation). Items may be removed earlier if reports of abuse are made.
Do I need an account to share text?
No! You can create and share links instantly without an account. However, signing in (free) unlocks longer expiration times and a dashboard to manage your shares. Pro adds password protection, custom URLs, and view analytics.
What is ShareText Pro?
Pro costs $3/month or $20 billed annually. It includes never-expiring shares, password-protected shares, custom URLs (like sharetext.io/my-code), editable QR destinations so you can update printed codes, view count analytics, scan your shares for accidentally exposed passwords and API keys, no promotional banners, and a higher text limit (1MB vs 500KB).
Can I send a one-time secret that deletes itself?
Yes. Pro shares can be set to burn after reading: the recipient clicks to reveal the message, and it is deleted as soon as it is opened. Add a password for extra protection.
Is ShareText a Pastebin alternative?
Yes. Like Pastebin, ShareText gives you a link for any text or code, with no account needed. It also renders Markdown for free, highlights code in 20+ languages, adds a QR code to every share, and lets you choose how long each share stays up.
Can I change a QR code after printing it?
Yes, if you create an editable QR code with Pro. It uses a fixed ShareText link, so you can change the destination without printing a new code. Static QR codes point directly to the URL you entered and cannot be updated after printing. If Pro ends, existing editable codes keep their last destination; Pro is required to change it.
Can I delete a share?
Yes! If you're signed in, you can delete any of your shares from your dashboard. Anonymous users receive a one-time delete URL when creating a share. Save it if you want to delete later.