String obfuscator

    Mask part of a sensitive string before sharing it.

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    About the string obfuscator

    Masks the middle of a sensitive string while leaving a chosen number of characters visible at each end, so a key or account number stays recognisable in a screenshot or ticket without being usable.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much should I leave visible?

    Four characters at each end is the usual convention and enough to identify which credential you mean. Leaving more of a short secret can narrow it enough to matter.

    Is masking enough after a leak?

    No. If a secret has already been exposed, rotate it. Masking is for sharing a reference to a credential, never for containing one that has escaped.

    Often used alongside