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How to Share Passwords Safely

Sharing passwords through email, text, or chat is risky. Here's how to share credentials securely using AmnPass.

The Problem with Traditional Sharing

When you need to share a password, what do you usually do?

  • Send it in Slack or Teams
  • Text it to someone
  • Email it
  • Write it on a sticky note

All of these leave your password exposed:

  • Messages can be read by IT admins or hackers who breach the service
  • Texts and emails are often stored unencrypted
  • Sticky notes... well, anyone can see them

Secure Sharing with AmnPass

AmnPass uses end-to-end encryption for sharing. Here's what that means:

  1. The password is encrypted on your device
  2. Only the specific recipient can decrypt it
  3. AmnPass servers never see the plaintext password
  4. You can revoke access at any time

How to Share a Password

  1. Open the vault item you want to share
  2. Click "Share" in the item options
  3. Enter the recipient's email address
  4. They receive an invitation and can accept to see the password

Recipients Need an Account

The person you're sharing with needs an AmnPass account. If they don't have one, they'll be invited to create one (free) when they accept the share.

Best Practices

Only Share What's Necessary

Don't share your entire vault. Share individual passwords that specific people need. This limits exposure if something goes wrong.

Review Sharing Regularly

Periodically check who has access to your shared passwords. Remove access for people who no longer need it.

Rotate After Revoking

When you revoke someone's access (like when an employee leaves), consider changing the password. They may have copied it while they had access.

Use Workspaces for Teams

If you're sharing with a team, create a workspace rather than sharing individual items. This makes it easier to manage access as people join and leave.

Trust Your Recipients

Once you share a password, the recipient can see it and potentially copy it elsewhere. Only share with people you trust.

What About One-Time Sharing?

Sometimes you need to share a password with someone temporarily — like a contractor who needs access for a week. Here's the recommended approach:

  1. Share the password normally
  2. Set a reminder to revoke access after the time period
  3. Revoke access when done
  4. Change the password for extra security

Alternatives to Avoid

Even with a password manager available, people sometimes fall back to old habits. Resist the temptation to:

  • "Just this once" send a password in Slack
  • Share your master password (never do this!)
  • Use a shared account instead of individual credentials

Start sharing passwords securely

Sign up for AmnPass and share credentials with your family or team using end-to-end encryption.

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