Share Ephemeral Media
Protected by a 4-digit PIN. Privately hosted with automatic 24-hour self-destruct.
Tap to select photo or video
Photos (≤25 MB) • Videos (≤60s, ≤60 MB)
4 numeric digits (0-9) required to unlock the media view.
How Locky Ephemeral Sharing Works
Every photo and video shared through Locky is protected by client-side metadata sanitization, zero-database storage, and an immutable 24-hour self-destruct cycle.
Client EXIF Scrubbing
Before your photo or video leaves your browser, binary parsers strip all embedded Exchangeable Image File (EXIF) metadata, including GPS latitude and longitude coordinates, camera models, and device identifiers.
4-Digit PIN Gate
Choose a 4-digit numeric code or generate a random one. The passcode is salted and derived using the scrypt algorithm (N=16384). Files upload directly to private, non-public Cloudflare R2 storage.
24h Self-Destruct
Recipients enter the 4-digit PIN to unlock a 5-minute temporary viewing link. Exactly 24 hours after creation, automated background cron workers and Just-in-Time APIs permanently delete the object from encrypted storage.
Why Ephemeral Sharing Outperforms Traditional Cloud Drives
Permanent cloud storage creates indefinite security liabilities. When you share a Google Drive or Dropbox link, it lingers in chat threads for years, vulnerable to account compromise and data leaks. Locky guarantees that files are permanently expunged within 24 hours.
| Feature / Protection | Locky Vault | Google Drive / Dropbox | Social Apps (WhatsApp / Telegram) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed 24h Auto-Purge | Enforced (Cron + JIT) | No (Permanent retention) | Optional / Manual only |
| Client-Side EXIF & GPS Scrubbing | Automatic | No (Retains GPS metadata) | Varies (Re-encodes/compresses) |
| No Account or Identity Required | 100% Anonymous | No (Requires Google/Dropbox login) | No (Requires phone number) |
| Passcode Protection | 4-Digit Numeric PIN | Complex ACL permissions | Direct chat access |
| Zero-Database Storage | Stateless Object Headers | No (Full user tracking DB) | No (Server-side metadata index) |
| Bot & Scraper Mitigation | Cloudflare Turnstile | Account rate limits | App-only access |
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Locky's ephemeral encryption, file retention lifecycles, and privacy guarantees.
Built for Ephemeral Communication
Whenever you need to share media that shouldn't live forever on the web, Locky provides the simplest, most private vehicle.
Confidential Previews
Send design mockups, financial receipts, or temporary documents to clients without lingering permanent URLs.
Short Video Demos
Share 60-second screen recordings, bug reports, or video updates without filling up Google Drive storage quotas.
Private Travel Photos
Send personal photos with friends knowing they will automatically vanish after 24 hours with zero residual traces.
Ready to Share Privately?
Upload your photo or video above, choose a 4-digit PIN, and enjoy peace of mind with guaranteed 24-hour self-destruction.