Onetime Secret

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Self-hosted secret-sharing service that destroys messages after a single view - powered by Redis/Valkey

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Deploy Onetime Secret in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Onetime Secret

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

After Deployment

After deploying Onetime Secret with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Open the URL and register the COLONEL email to claim the admin account

Configure SMTP under the admin panel so secret-creation emails can be sent

(Recommended) Put the app behind HTTPS and set SSL=true and HOST to your real domain

Share the URL with your team; encourage them to use a custom passphrase for sensitive secrets

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Onetime Secret FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Onetime Secret

How do I deploy Onetime Secret with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Onetime Secret from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Onetime Secret?

Onetime Secret requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Onetime Secret data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Onetime Secret backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Onetime Secret to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Onetime Secret image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Onetime Secret free to self-host?

Onetime Secret is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.