A shared clipboard without setup
Native shared clipboard features often need the same ecosystem, the same account, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a background service. Online Clipboard uses a normal web link, short code, and QR code instead.
Good for disposable collaboration
It can move a meeting link, a command, a config value, or a quick note between devices without creating a shared document or inviting people to a workspace.
Private by default for public pages
Anonymous clips are short lived, burn-after-read is enabled by default, and temporary clip pages are marked noindex so they are not meant for search traffic.
Real-world examples
When this workflow fits
- Share a quick link with someone sitting beside you without creating a document.
- Move a short config value between a personal laptop and a test phone.
- Use a room when several small items belong together for one session.
Use carefully
When to choose another tool
- Avoid using a single clip as a team knowledge base.
- Avoid sharing sensitive company data through anonymous short codes.
- Avoid leaving burn-after-read off when only one receiver needs the text.
Workflow
How it works
The guide explains the flow, while the product pages handle creating clips, opening codes, and managing rooms.
- 1
Paste the text you want to move: a link, command, address, code, note, or short snippet.
- 2
Generate a 4-character or 6-character short code. Online Clipboard also creates a QR code for mobile handoff.
- 3
Open Online Clipboard on the other device, scan the QR code, or enter the short code on the Find clip page.
- 4
Copy the text and let the clip expire. Burn-after-read clips disappear after the first successful view.
Best for
- Links you need on another screen right now
- Terminal commands and config snippets
- Addresses, coordinates, invite codes, and meeting links
- Short notes that should not become permanent history
Shared clipboard vs shared documents
Shared documents are designed for collaboration and history. Online Clipboard is designed for quick text handoff where a permanent document would be too heavy.
Privacy
Privacy and expiration
Online Clipboard 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.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Do I need an account to share clipboard text?
No. The core text flow is anonymous and temporary.
Can search engines index my shared clip?
Clip view pages are marked noindex, and robots.txt disallows the temporary view path.
Can I use a QR code?
Yes. Every created clip includes a QR code for faster phone-to-computer or computer-to-phone handoff.
Can multiple people open the same clip?
Only if burn-after-read is disabled. With burn-after-read enabled, the first successful public view consumes the clip.