Question 1

What is SecureText.cloud?

Accepted Answer

SecureText.cloud is a free, zero-knowledge encrypted notepad. You write a note, set a password, and the note is encrypted in your browser before anything is sent to the server. Only someone with the correct password can ever read it.

Question 2

How do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Visit the site, type your note, choose a custom URL slug or accept the generated one, set a password, and save. Share the URL and password with whoever needs to read the note. To edit or read it later, open the URL and enter the password.

Question 3

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely free, with no premium tier. There are no per-note fees, no storage limits enforced by a paywall, and no advertisements. See the Pricing page for full details.

Question 4

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. SecureText.cloud is entirely account-free. Notes are identified by their URL slug and protected by your password. There is nothing to sign up for and no email address required.

Question 5

Which browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Any modern browser that implements the Web Crypto API — Chrome 37+, Firefox 34+, Safari 11+, Edge 79+, and their mobile equivalents. The site does not support Internet Explorer.

Question 6

How does the encryption work?

Accepted Answer

Your password is processed by PBKDF2-SHA-256 (100,000 iterations, 128-bit salt) to derive a 256-bit key, entirely inside your browser. That key is used with AES-256-GCM and a random 96-bit IV to encrypt your note. Only the salt, IV, and ciphertext are stored on the server.

Question 7

Can SecureText.cloud read my notes?

Accepted Answer

No. The encryption key is derived from your password inside your browser and is never transmitted. The server stores only ciphertext, which is mathematically indistinguishable from random data without the key. We have no technical ability to read your notes.

Question 8

What if I lose my password?

Accepted Answer

There is no password recovery. This is an intentional property of zero-knowledge encryption — if we cannot read your notes, we also cannot reset access to them. Keep your password somewhere safe.

Question 9

Is the source code open source?

Accepted Answer

The encryption logic runs entirely in your browser, meaning you can inspect it at any time via your browser's developer tools. The full source is available for review — see the footer for the repository link.

Question 10

What is zero-knowledge encryption?

Accepted Answer

Zero-knowledge means the service provider has zero technical ability to access your data, not merely a policy promise. All cryptographic operations happen client-side, so the server never possesses the plaintext or the encryption key.

Question 11

What is the multi-tab feature?

Accepted Answer

Within a single note you can create multiple named tabs to organise different pieces of content. Each tab is independently encrypted as part of the same note payload.

Question 12

Does the rich text editor support formatting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The editor supports bold, italic, underline, ordered and unordered lists, and headings. Formatted content is preserved in the encrypted note.

Question 13

What is SSAVR mode?

Accepted Answer

SSAVR (Single-Session Access Via Restriction) locks a note to the IP address of the first session that accesses it after creation. Any subsequent access from a different IP address is blocked, providing an additional layer of access control on top of the password.

Question 14

What is the difference between public and private modes?

Accepted Answer

In public mode the note is linkable and anyone with the URL can attempt to decrypt it with the password. In private mode the note is not publicly indexed and is only accessible to those who know both the exact URL and the password.

Question 15

What encryption algorithm is used?

Accepted Answer

AES-256-GCM — a 256-bit authenticated encryption algorithm that provides both confidentiality and integrity verification. Keys are derived via PBKDF2-SHA-256 with 100,000 iterations.

Question 16

Where is the encrypted data stored?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted note data is stored in a server-side database. The database contains only ciphertext, salt, and IV — never plaintext or passwords.

Question 17

What happens when a note is deleted?

Accepted Answer

Deleted notes are removed from the database permanently. There is no soft-delete or recycle bin. Once deleted, the ciphertext is gone and the note cannot be recovered by anyone.

Question 18

Is there an API?

Accepted Answer

There is no public API at this time. SecureText.cloud is a browser-based tool and all encryption must be performed client-side to maintain the zero-knowledge guarantee.

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