Encrypted Communication for Journalists & Confidential Sources
Protect your sources with military-grade encryption. Encrypt tips, messages, and sensitive information directly in your browser — zero server involvement.
Source protection is a cornerstone of journalism. When a source shares sensitive information, the communication channel itself must be secure. Email can be subpoenaed. Chat logs can be leaked. Even "disappearing" messages leave metadata.
This encryption tool operates entirely in your browser. No account is required, no messages are stored on a server, and no metadata trail is created. The encrypted output is a URL that your source can decrypt with a pre-shared password — on any device, without installing any software.
Features
No Metadata Trail
No accounts, no logins, no server-side storage. There is nothing to subpoena because nothing is recorded.
Browser-Only Encryption
AES-256-GCM encryption runs entirely in the browser via Web Crypto API. The server never processes your data.
No App Required
Your source does not need to install Signal, ProtonMail, or any other software. A browser and the password are all that is needed.
How It Works
Type or paste the sensitive information you need to communicate.
Agree on a passphrase with your source beforehand — in person or by phone.
Click encrypt to generate a URL containing the encrypted ciphertext.
Send the encrypted link. Even if intercepted, the message is unreadable without the passphrase.
Why Journalists Need Browser-Based Encryption
Traditional secure communication tools — Signal, PGP email, SecureDrop — require both parties to use the same platform. This is often impractical. Sources may not be technically sophisticated. They may be using a corporate device where they cannot install apps. They may be in a country where encrypted messaging apps draw suspicion.
A browser-based encryption tool sidesteps all of these issues. The source opens a web page, pastes the password, and reads the message. No installation. No account. No app store record. The encrypted URL can be sent through any channel — email, SMS, a handwritten note, even a QR code.
For investigative teams, this tool is also useful for internal communication. Encrypt interview notes, story drafts, or documents-in-progress before sharing with editors or legal review. The encryption adds a layer of protection against unauthorized access, even if someone gains access to your email or cloud storage.
Practical Checklist
Start with the right input
Bring the code, data, markup, URL, or technical file that matches this use case. For encrypted communication for journalists & confidential sources, a focused source gives Encrypt & Decrypt a clearer job and makes the result easier to review.
Use the result in context
Verify formatting, edge cases, and generated output before pasting it elsewhere, then match the output to the final destination before exporting or copying it.
Move it into your workflow
Once the output is ready, copy or download the result for your repo, ticket, documentation, or handoff. Keep the original source nearby so you can rerun the tool if requirements change.
Frequently Asked Questions
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