Built for transfer, not publishing
Pastebin-style tools are great for sharing public snippets or keeping a paste around. FastCopy is optimized for moving text to another device and letting it expire.
FastCopy guide
Pastebin alternative for temporary text handoff
FastCopy is not trying to publish permanent pastes. It is a Pastebin alternative for quick, short-lived text transfer between devices.
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Web FastCopy now supports text plus small file/image handoff. Larger files and group rooms are planned as separate storage-backed features.
Short codes and QR codes
Instead of copying a long paste URL into another device, FastCopy gives you a short code and a QR code for faster handoff.
Noindex temporary pages
FastCopy clip pages are not meant to become search results. They are intentionally short-lived and blocked from normal indexing paths.
How it works
The tool stays at the top so you can use it immediately. These steps explain the same flow for anyone comparing temporary clipboard options.
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Paste the text you want to move: a link, command, address, code, note, or short snippet.
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Generate a 4-digit or 6-digit short code. FastCopy also creates a QR code for mobile handoff.
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Open FastCopy on the other device, scan the QR code, or enter the short code on the Find a clip page.
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Copy the text and let the clip expire. Burn-after-read clips disappear after the first successful view.
Best for
- Moving code snippets between your own devices
- Sharing short terminal commands
- Temporary notes and URLs
- Cases where a public paste would be too permanent
FastCopy vs Pastebin
Use Pastebin when you want a persistent paste or public snippet. Use FastCopy when you want a temporary clipboard with short codes, QR codes, expiry, and a tool-first interface.
Privacy and expiration
FastCopy is built for disposable text transfer, not permanent storage. Temporary clip pages are marked noindex, robots.txt blocks the clip view path, text is escaped before display, and anonymous clips can expire quickly or burn after the first read. Use it for convenience, but avoid sending passwords, private keys, or sensitive personal data through any temporary web clipboard.
Questions people ask
Is FastCopy a full Pastebin replacement?
No. It focuses on temporary text transfer, not long-term public paste hosting.
Can I share code snippets?
Yes, as plain text within the 20,000 character limit.
Can I make a clip last forever?
No. FastCopy is intentionally temporary.
Does FastCopy support syntax highlighting?
Not currently. The priority is fast transfer and copying, not code publishing.