vclip.ovh

Share text with 4-digit codes • Self-destructs in 5 minutes

Dead-simple temporary clipboard for API keys, commands, and text - works on terminals, Raspberry Pi, servers, any device - no login

1. SEND TEXT

Burn on Read (delete after first retrieval)

2. RECEIVE TEXT

PRO TIP: Use the terminal to retrieve your text

$ curl https://vclip.ovh/1234

Replace 1234 with your 4-digit code. Perfect for Raspberry Pi, VPS, and headless servers. Works with curl and wget.

How do I copy text to my Raspberry Pi or headless server?

vclip.ovh is a dead-simple clipboard bridge for headless units. Instead of manually typing long API keys or commands:

Paste your text on vclip.ovh (from your laptop)
Get a 4-digit code (e.g., 1234)
On your Raspberry Pi terminal: curl https://vclip.ovh/1234

Perfect for Raspberry Pi, VPS, remote servers, and IoT devices without SSH access.

How do I transfer text from Windows to Linux terminal without email?

vclip.ovh works across any operating system and network. No email, Slack, or USB needed:

On Windows: Visit vclip.ovh, paste text, get your code
On Linux terminal: curl https://vclip.ovh/YOUR_CODE

Works even when devices aren't on the same WiFi network. Ideal for clipboard sharing between devices not on same network.

Is this a secure way to share API keys and passwords?

vclip.ovh is designed for ephemeral, temporary text sharing:

5-minute auto-destruct: All clips expire automatically
Burn on Read: Optional one-time retrieval (deletes after first view)
No login required: Nothing tied to your identity
HTTPS encrypted: Data encrypted in transit
Rate limited: Prevents brute-force code guessing

Best for temporary credentials, not long-term storage. For sensitive data, enable "Burn on Read" mode.

Can I use curl or wget to retrieve text from the command line?

Yes! vclip.ovh is curl-friendly and designed for CLI users:

# Retrieve text with 4-digit code
curl https://vclip.ovh/1234

# Or use wget
wget -qO- https://vclip.ovh/1234

# Save to file
curl https://vclip.ovh/1234 > output.txt

# Use in scripts
API_KEY=$(curl -s https://vclip.ovh/1234)
echo $API_KEY

Perfect for headless servers, automated scripts, and sysadmin workflows.

How do I move a long command to a remote SSH session?

Stop manually typing complex strings. Here's the workflow:

Copy your long command locally
Visit vclip.ovh and paste it → Get code 1234
SSH into your server
Run: curl https://vclip.ovh/1234
Or execute directly: $(curl -s https://vclip.ovh/1234)

Works great for deploying scripts, sharing environment variables, or transferring terminal commands to remote servers.

What are common use cases for ephemeral text sharing?

Developers and sysadmins use vclip.ovh for:

IoT setup: Configure Raspberry Pi, ESP32, or Arduino without keyboard
Headless Pi copy-paste: Transfer WiFi passwords, SSH keys to Pi
VPS configuration: Move credentials to cloud servers
Quick file transfers: Share small config files between machines
Terminal automation: Pass variables between different shells/sessions
Developer workflows: Share API tokens for testing

Any time you need an anonymous clipboard with no login that works with curl.