Use DNS TXT to share information

In plain words

Use DNS TXT to share information is a method for encoding and transmitting data through DNS text records. It allows users to base64-encode images, split them across multiple TXT records, and send them over the internet. The tool is designed for people who need to communicate when one party faces severe internet censorship restrictions, leveraging DNS queries as an alternative communication channel.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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