Sync & Account

Keep your data synced across all your devices. Your data lives on your device first, then syncs when you're online. You control where and how it's stored.

Core Principles

Local First

All data stored locally on your device for instant access

✈️

Offline First

Works without internet connection

Real-time Sync

Automatic syncing when connected

Privacy Focused

Your data stays yours, always

How Sync Works

Automatic Sync

•Syncs automatically when online
•Works in background
•Conflict resolution (latest change wins)
•Multi-device support

Manual Control

•Tap sync button in action bar
•Check sync status anytime
•Force sync when needed
•Works offline, syncs when ready

Where Your Data Lives

Text Data

Entry

note

task

, and all text content

Location: Synced through Journal it! secure servers

✓Real-time synchronization
✓Automatic conflict resolution
✓Optional encryption available

Media & Files

Photos, videos, documents, and attachments

Location: Stored in your personal cloud storage

✓Google Sign In → Google Drive
✓Apple Sign In → iCloud
✓Direct integration with your cloud
✓Original quality preserved with thumbnails for quick loading

Privacy & Security

🚫

Never Sold

We never sell your data to third parties

🤖

No AI Training

Your data is never used to train AI models

Limited Access

Backend only accesses text data, not your files

✨

No Ads Ever

Ad-free experience, always

Your Data, Your Control

•Text data can be end-to-end encrypted - even we can't read it
•Media & files stored directly in your Google Drive or iCloud
•Export all your data anytime - ZIP backup or readable PDF
•Delete your account and all data permanently

Account Options

Google Sign In

Availability:All platforms

File Storage:Google Drive

•Android, iOS, macOS, Web
•Files in your Google Drive
•Works across all platforms

Apple Sign In

Availability:Apple devices only

File Storage:iCloud

•iOS, iPadOS, macOS
•Files in your iCloud
•Not available on Web

Common Scenarios

Setting Up a New Device

1
Install Journal it! on new device
2
Sign in with your account
3
Wait for automatic sync to complete
4
All your data appears automatically

Restoring Deleted Items

1
If item exists on another device: disconnect from internet
2
Make a small edit to the item
3
Reconnect to sync the restored item
4
Or import from a ZIP backup

Working Offline

1
Continue using the app normally
2
All changes saved locally
3
When internet returns, automatic sync
4
No data loss

Best Practices

Regular Manual Backups

Export to ZIP monthly or yearly. This gives you an independent backup you control.

Check Sync Status

The sync button will turn yellow or red if there's a minor or major sync problem. Tap it to resolve issues.