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Show HN: Hirosend – Simple Encrypted File Sharing
I built Hirosend because I needed a fast and secure way to send files to clients without asking them to create accounts or navigate permission screens. Dropbox/Drive were too heavy for one-off transfers, WeTransfer felt clunky for quick sends, and I really missed the simplicity Firefox Send had before it shut down.
Hirosend lets you upload a file, set expiration, add an optional password, or generate a one-time magic link. Recipients just click and download — no signup required on their side.
Files are encrypted before being stored and automatically deleted after expiration. There are basic access analytics so you know when a link was opened.
I’d love feedback on whether this solves a pain point for you, and what features would you like to see added.
- java-man 10mo agoEvery file is protected with AES-256 encryption, the same standard used by governments and financial institutions worldwide. Your work stays private from the moment you upload until your recipient downloads. This says nothing. How do the keys generated and managed? Do you store the logs? How can I verify that the javascript contains no backdoor or generates no weak keys, or is consistent from visit to visit?
- nextguard 10mo agoThanks for the feedback! Hirosend uses server-side AES-256 with a server side key. There’s no client-side JavaScript or key generation yet—though we’re exploring an optional client-side encryption mode for users who the option. Logging is minimal, limited to operational metadata for debugging, never includes anything detailing file or personal information, and logs are automatically deleted daily.