Share code online — one click, no signup.
Need to share a code snippet? Create a pad, paste your code, and send the link. Your recipient sees a real code editor with syntax highlighting — not a wall of unformatted text. No accounts for either of you.
How it works
- Create a pad — one click from the homepage. No signup needed.
- Paste your code — syntax highlighting kicks in automatically for 40+ languages.
- Share the URL — friendly slugs like
codepad.io/p/swift-heron-42that are easy to read and paste into chat.
More than a pastebin
- Real editor, not plain text. CodeMirror 6 with line numbers, bracket matching, and syntax highlighting for JavaScript, Python, Rust, Go, SQL, Markdown, and 35+ more languages.
- Multiple files in one link. Create tabs for different files — share an entire snippet set without juggling multiple URLs.
- Read-only snapshots. Lock a pad to prevent edits. Share it in a design doc, Slack thread, or issue without worrying about someone modifying your code.
- QR codes. Every pad can generate a QR code for sharing in presentations, printed handouts, or on a whiteboard.
- Friendly URLs. Slug-based URLs like
/p/swift-heron-42are memorable and easy to dictate over a call. - Live collaboration optional. Share a pad and both parties can edit simultaneously with live cursors — or keep it read-only. Your choice.
Codepad vs. traditional pastebins
| Feature | Pastebin | Codepad |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax highlighting | Basic | 40+ languages (CodeMirror) |
| Real-time collaboration | No | Yes (live cursors) |
| Multiple files | No | Yes (tabs) |
| Line numbers | View only | Full gutter |
| Read-only mode | Default | One-click toggle |
| QR code sharing | No | Yes |
| Account required | Optional | No |
Share your first snippet
Create a pad, paste your code, send the link. Your recipient gets a real code editor — not a wall of monospace text.