Everything you need to share code online
CtrlV is a free, fast code snippet sharing tool built for developers. A modern alternative to Pastebin and GitHub Gist with privacy controls and IDE integration.
Syntax Highlighting for 20+ Languages
Beautiful, accurate syntax highlighting for JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, and many more. Code looks exactly as it does in your editor.
Instant Sharing – No Account Required
Paste your code and get a shareable link in under 2 seconds. No sign-up, no email verification, no friction. Just paste and share.
Password Protection
Add a password to your code snippets for an extra layer of security. Only people with the password can view your shared code.
Custom Expiration Controls
Set your snippet to expire after 1 hour, 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, 1 year, or never. You control how long your code stays available online.
One-Time View Links (Burn After Read)
Share sensitive code that self-destructs after being viewed once. Perfect for API keys, credentials, or confidential code reviews.
VS Code Integration
Open any shared snippet directly in VS Code with one click. Plus, share code from VS Code using our official extension — no browser needed.
Easy Link Sharing
Every snippet gets a short, clean URL you can share on Slack, Discord, GitHub issues, Stack Overflow, or anywhere else developers collaborate.
Markdown Rendering
Share documentation, READMEs, and notes with full Markdown support. Your formatted text renders beautifully alongside code.
Privacy First
Shared snippets are not indexed by search engines. Your code stays private and is only accessible to people with the link.
Why developers choose CtrlV over Pastebin & GitHub Gist
Faster than Pastebin
No ads, no clutter. Paste your code and get a link instantly. CtrlV is built for speed with a clean, modern interface.
More private than Gist
GitHub Gists are public by default and tied to your profile. CtrlV snippets are private, password-protectable, and anonymous.
Built for developers
VS Code integration, 20+ language support, Markdown rendering, and one-time view links — features developers actually need.
Start sharing code in seconds
No sign-up required. Just paste your code and share the link.