Built around expiration
A temporary clipboard should not behave like a permanent paste vault. FastCopy puts TTL and burn-after-read controls in the core flow so users can decide how long a clip should remain available.
FastCopy guide
Temporary clipboard for disposable text
FastCopy is for text that should exist briefly: send it, copy it, and let it disappear instead of storing it in chat, email, or notes forever.
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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.
Useful when devices do not share a clipboard
If your phone, work laptop, home desktop, or tablet do not share native clipboard sync, a short-lived web clipboard is often the fastest bridge.
Simple enough for one-off jobs
There is no workspace to configure and no project to create. Paste text, generate a code, open it somewhere else, then copy the result.
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
- One-time links and confirmation codes
- Commands copied from phone to computer
- Temporary notes between personal devices
- Text that should not clutter email or chat history
Temporary clipboard vs permanent paste tools
Permanent paste tools are useful for publishing snippets. A temporary clipboard is better when the goal is private handoff, short availability, and no long-term archive.
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
What makes a clipboard temporary?
The clip has a short expiration time and can be configured to burn after the first successful read.
Can I manually delete a clip?
Yes. After creating a clip, FastCopy returns a delete token and the web UI includes a Delete now action.
Is this for long-term notes?
No. FastCopy is for disposable text transfer, not note taking or document storage.
Does temporary mean completely secure?
Temporary expiry reduces persistence, but you should still avoid putting high-risk secrets into any web clipboard.