# FAQ

# **GistPad.com – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**

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### **1. What is GistPad?**

GistPad is a fast and modern platform for sharing text, logs, and code snippets. It is a clean and user-friendly alternative for developers, students, and security researchers.

### **2. Is GistPad an alternative to Pastebin and GitHub Gist?**

**Yes.** GistPad is a **free, modern, and ad-light alternative** to Pastebin.com and GitHub Gist. It combines the simplicity of Pastebin with the developer features of Gist, without forcing login or limiting features.

### **3. Comparison Between GistPad, Pastebin, and GitHub Gist**

| Feature                   | Pastebin | GitHub Gist | GistPad            |
|---------------------------|----------|--------------|--------------------|
| Account Required           | No       | Yes          | No (optional)      |
| Ads                       | Heavy    | No           | Minimal / Non-intrusive |
| Syntax Highlighting        | Limited   | Good         | Advanced & Automatic|
| Privacy Options            | Limited   | Some         | Public / Unlisted / Password-Protected |
| AI Features               | No       | No           | Yes (Title, Tags, Spam Detection) |
| Cost                      | Free / Paid | Free      | 100% Free          |

### **4. Is GistPad free?**

**Yes.** All features are free. No paid plans or premium version.

### **5. Do I need an account?**

**No.** You can create and share pastes without signing up. Logging in is optional to edit/delete pastes later.

### **6. Does GistPad use AI?**

- Automatic **Title Suggestions**  
- **Tag Recommendations** for better organization  
- **Smart Spam & Harmful Link Detection**

### **7. What content can I paste?**

- Code (with syntax highlighting)
- Error and debug logs
- Notes and text documents
- Markdown content
- Config files (JSON / YAML / INI / XML)

### **8. Can I make my paste private?**

- **Public** – visible to everyone
- **Unlisted** – only people with the link can view
- **Password-Protected** – only accessible with password

### **9. Can I set paste expiration?**

Yes. Options: 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or never expire.

### **10. Can I edit pastes?**

If logged in, yes. Anonymous pastes cannot be edited.

### **11. Does GistPad have an API?**

Yes. API Docs: [https://gistpad.com/api_doc](https://gistpad.com/api_doc)

### **12. How does GistPad prevent spam?**

- AI-based link scanning
- Automated abuse detection
- User report & moderation system

### **13. Why was GistPad created?**

To provide a fast, simple, and secure paste-sharing platform without forced login, paywalls, or heavy ads — unlike most existing paste services.

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