The guide
Everything you can do with a Crack It.
How it works
- Lock up a message or link with a code or a riddle.
- Share the link anywhere.
- Everyone races. The first to crack it wins, or the first few if you allow more winners (up to 100).
- It self-destructs after 1 hour, 1 day or 1 week, and everything in it is deleted.
What you can hide
A message, a link, or both. Adding media →
A secret, a confession, an inside joke.
A coupon, ticket, gift card or game key.
Paste any image, GIF or video link, like YouTube or Imgur.
A song, voice memo or podcast, via SoundCloud, Google Drive or Dropbox.
TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, Discord… anything.
Adding a photo, video or audio
Paste a link to it. Some links show right on the page; others open with a button.
Shows right on the page
Upload as Unlisted, tap Share and copy the link. Shorts work too.
Any direct image link (ending in .jpg, .png, .gif or .webp). GIFs play animated. To upload your own, imgur.com is free: press and hold the image and tap Copy Image Address.
Any direct link ending in .mp4, .mp3 or .m4a.
Opens with a button
Set the track to Private, tap Share and copy the link.
Share with Anyone with the link and copy it.
TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, Discord…
Once someone has the link, they can share it.
Riddle tips
- Keep the answer short. One or two words.
- Capitals, punctuation and a leading "a", "an" or "the" are ignored. "The Moon!" matches "moon". Spelling counts.
- Pick riddles with one clear answer.
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no ads.
What are some fun ways to use it?
Anything where "first one wins" makes it more fun:
- Games: a party game, a scavenger hunt, group chat jokes, etc.
- Giveaways: hide a gift card, ticket or merch code, or an unlisted bonus video.
- Videos and streams: hide the code in a video or flash it live and see who finds it first.
Running a giveaway? Platform rules and local laws are on you.
What are some ways to hide the code?
- Inside jokes: make the code or riddle something only your crew would get.
- In a video: on a sticky note in the background, or flashed for one frame.
- On a livestream: say it or show it at a random moment.
- Split across posts: digit 1 on TikTok, digit 2 on Instagram, and so on.
- In a photo: on a sign, a jersey, a receipt.
- Make it meaningful: a birthday or a year that matters.
- Go fast: use the 1-hour timer.
Can I check whether someone cracked mine?
Yes. Open your link on the device you made it on to see its status, winners and answer. You can also delete it from there.
Can the winner see the prize again later?
Yes, on the same device, until it self-destructs.
What if two people get it at the same time?
Whoever's guess arrives first gets the spot.
What happens when it self-destructs?
Everything in it is deleted for good.
Seen a lock with something it shouldn't have? Report it.
Email hello@crackit.win with the link and we'll take it down.
Is my stuff private?
Only winners and you can see what's inside, but winners can screenshot it.