Frequently asked questions

Is FreeNotes really free?

Yes. Creating an account and writing notes is completely free — no credit card, no trial limits.

Do I need an account to read a shared note?

No. Anyone with the share link can read a public note without signing up. You only need an account to create and manage notes.

What can I do in the editor?

The editor supports rich formatting: headings, bold/italic/underline, bullet and numbered lists, quotes, code blocks, and links. Use Ctrl/Cmd+S to save.

How does sharing work?

Open a note in the editor and click "Make public". You'll get a short link (like your-site.com/n/AbC123xY) you can send to anyone. Click "Make private" at any time to take the note offline again.

What does password protection do?

A password-protected public note asks readers for the password before showing the note. Readers unlock it in their browser; after too many wrong attempts they're temporarily rate-limited. You can set or remove the password any time.

What do the icons on my dashboard mean?

A two-person icon (green) means the note is public; a single-person icon (grey) means it's private; a lock means it's password protected.

Can I switch the dashboard layout?

Yes — use the Grid/List toggle above your notes. Your choice is remembered for your next visit.

I forgot my password. How do I reset it?

Click "Forgot your password?" on the log-in page and enter your email. We'll send you a one-time link (valid for one hour) to choose a new password.

Can I delete my notes or my account?

You can delete any note from your dashboard at any time. To remove your account and all its data, contact us and we'll delete everything.

Is my data safe?

Passwords are stored only as secure hashes, sessions are protected against common web attacks, and shared note content is filtered before display. Still, no online service is perfect — please don't store confidential, sensitive, financial, or personal information here.

Can I use FreeNotes for sensitive information?

No — FreeNotes is intentionally built for everyday notes (lists, drafts, reminders, shared info), not for confidential, sensitive, financial, or personal data.

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