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    Learn how to use SecureText

    Getting Started

    SecureText requires no registration. Creating a note takes four steps:

    1. Pick a URL slug. On the homepage, type any word or phrase into the input box (e.g. my-shopping-list). Your note will live at securetext.cloud/my-shopping-list.
    2. Set a password. When you arrive at your note URL for the first time, you'll be prompted to set a password. Choose something strong — it's the only key to your data.
    3. Write your note. Use the rich text editor to type, paste, or format your content. Headings, bold, italics, and lists are all supported.
    4. Save. Click the Save button. Your note is encrypted in the browser and stored on our servers as ciphertext. Close the tab when you're done.

    To return to your note later, navigate to the same URL and enter your password. If you forget your password, the note cannot be recovered — there is no reset mechanism by design.

    Features Overview

    SecureText is intentionally minimal, but it ships with a few powerful capabilities:

    • Multi-tab / multi-device sync — open the same note from multiple browsers simultaneously without data loss.
    • Rich text editor — format notes with headings, bold, italics, and bullet lists.
    • SSAVR Mode — create verifiable, read-only snapshots you can share publicly.
    • Public and Private modes — control whether visitors can see the note content.
    • Zero ads, zero tracking — no third-party scripts or cookies.

    For a full breakdown, see the Features page.

    Security

    All encryption and decryption happens entirely in your browser. We use AES-256-GCM with a key derived from your password via PBKDF2 (100,000 iterations, SHA-256). Only the encrypted ciphertext is ever transmitted to or stored on our servers.

    This means SecureText operates under a zero-knowledge model: we cannot read your notes, cannot reset your password, and cannot help you recover data if the password is lost. If you need to verify these claims, our source code is open for inspection.

    For a technical deep-dive, visit How It Works.

    SSAVR Mode

    SSAVR stands for Self-Sovereign Anonymous Verifiable Record. It lets you publish a cryptographically signed, read-only snapshot of a note — without exposing your password or granting anyone write access.

    How to use it:

    1. Open a note you own and unlock it with your password.
    2. Toggle SSAVR Mode in the toolbar.
    3. Click Publish SSAVR. A unique read-only URL is generated and copied to your clipboard.
    4. Share that URL. Recipients can verify the content hasn't been tampered with, but they cannot edit it or learn your password.

    Learn more on the SSAVR page.

    Public vs Private Notes

    Every SecureText note can be set to one of two visibility modes:

    • Private (default) — The note is encrypted with your password. Visitors who navigate to the URL will see an empty or locked state until they enter the correct password. Only the password holder can read or edit the note.
    • Public — The note content is visible to anyone who knows the URL, without a password prompt. The note is still stored encrypted on our servers, but the decryption key is derived in a way that allows read-only access without a secret. Only the original creator (with the password) can modify a public note.

    You can toggle between modes at any time from the note editor's settings panel.