Canary Tokens — digital tripwires
Plant a hidden token in a file, folder, email, or webpage. If anyone ever opens or visits it, you get an instant record — who, when, and from where. No account needed.
About Canary Tokens
Canary tokens are digital tripwires you plant in files, links, and emails. If anyone ever opens, visits, or triggers one, you get an instant record of who did it — their IP, location, device, and the time. It is an early-warning system for snooping, leaks, and intrusions.
You cannot always prevent someone from accessing something they should not, but a canary token tells you the moment it happens. Hide a tracking link in a folder only an intruder would open, embed an invisible pixel in a sensitive document, or use a canary email address that should never receive mail — any activity is a red flag.
Create a token, plant it somewhere tempting, and monitor your private dashboard. No account needed — the moment your tripwire is tripped, you will see exactly who and when.
Frequently asked questions
What is a canary token?
A canary token is a harmless-looking link, image, or email address that silently alerts you when someone accesses it. It acts as a tripwire to detect snooping, unauthorized access, or leaked files.
What can I use canary tokens for?
Plant a web link where only a snoop would find it, embed a tracking pixel in a document to know when it is opened, or use a canary email address that should never get mail. Any trigger reveals unauthorized activity.
Do canary tokens require an account?
No. Create a token and get a private dashboard link to monitor hits. Each hit records the visitor's IP, location, device, and time.