Seal Your Words
in Timeless Elegance
Create secret messages sealed with a wax stamp, revealed only when the moment is right. For the moments that matter most.
Complimentary • No Account Required
Three Acts of Devotion
Inscribe
Pour your heart onto the page. Add a title, your message, and sign with mystery or your name.
Protect
Guard your words with a secret question. Only the one who truly knows you shall unlock its contents.
Bestow
Share the enchanted link. Watch as they break the seal and discover what lies within.
Start with a Moment
Choose when they should open it. We'll help you find the words.
Crafted with Intention
The Unsealing Ritual
A wax-sealed envelope that yields only to patient, intentional touch. Hold to break the seal.
Guardian Questions
Protect your words with riddles only your beloved can solve.
Ephemeral Privacy
No accounts, no traces. Your words exist only between sender and receiver.
Instant Enchantment
Create in moments, share in seconds. Magic should not require waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does OpenWhen work?
OpenWhen is the digital version of "Open When" letters. Write a message for a specific moment — an anniversary, a bad day, a long-distance milestone — seal it with a virtual wax stamp, set a guardian question, and share the link. Recipients must answer the question and hold to break the seal. No account needed.
Is OpenWhen free to use?
Yes, OpenWhen is completely free. No subscription, no hidden fees, no payment required. Create unlimited sealed messages at no cost.
Do I need to create an account?
No account required. Simply visit openwhen.cards, compose your message, and share the link. No registration, no login, no personal information needed.
How secure are my messages?
Messages are protected by guardian questions and ephemeral storage. No permanent database records are maintained. Messages exist only between sender and receiver.
Can I send anonymous messages?
Yes. You can choose to sign your message or remain anonymous. The signature field is optional.
What is the wax seal unsealing ritual?
The unsealing ritual requires recipients to hold their finger on the wax seal until it breaks. This creates an intentional, meaningful moment of revelation.
Can recipients read messages without answering the question?
No. Recipients must correctly answer the guardian question before they can access the unsealing ritual. Wrong answers prevent access.
How long do messages last?
Messages are ephemeral and designed for temporary sharing. No permanent storage means your words remain private between you and your recipient.