EmberWhat is end-to-end encryption in Ember?
Sensitive fields covered by Ember's encryption are encrypted with your passphrase before cloud sync.
Encryption
Change passphrase
Enter your current passphrase, choose a new one, and confirm with the code we email you. Your data is not re-encrypted. Only the lock changes.
There is no reset link. If you forget this passphrase and lose your devices, your synced data can never be read again. Write it down somewhere safe.
The code in your email confirms this passphrase change. It uses the same email-code slot as sign-in, so do not request a login code at the same time.
Export a backup
Save a copy of your data so you can restore it if you ever lose your passphrase.
Set your passphrase
- Go to the Settings tab and tap Encryption & passphrase.
- On the Set your encryption passphrase screen, choose a passphrase (minimum 12 characters). Enter it once in the Passphrase field and again in Confirm passphrase.
- Confirm your passphrase, read the warning, and tap Turn on encryption.
Set your encryption passphrase
Your private notes are encrypted on your device with a passphrase you choose. We don't store it and can't reset it — so choose one you'll remember.
There is no reset link. If you forget this passphrase and lose your devices, your synced data can never be read again. Write it down somewhere safe.
There is no reset link. If you forget this passphrase and lose your devices, your synced data can never be read again. Write it down somewhere safe.
Export a backup
Save a copy of your data so you can restore it if you ever lose your passphrase.
- Go to Settings → Data → Export data (.ember).
- Backups open your device's share sheet so you can choose where to save them. Exported files are unencrypted; store them safely.
Enter your passphrase
Enter the passphrase you chose to unlock your data on this device.
- When the Enter your passphrase screen appears, unlock your data on this device.
- Type your passphrase in the input box and tap Unlock.
- Couldn't unlock with that passphrase. If you changed it on another device, go online and try again.
Enter your passphrase
Enter the passphrase you chose to unlock your data on this device.
Securing your data
We’re encrypting your synced data with end-to-end encryption. This runs once — please keep the app open.
Securing your data
We’re encrypting your synced data with end-to-end encryption. This runs once — please keep the app open.
Change passphrase
Enter your current passphrase, choose a new one, and confirm with the code we email you. Your data is not re-encrypted. Only the lock changes.
- Go to Settings → Encryption & passphrase.
- Unlock your data to change these settings.
- Current passphrase → Passphrase → Confirm passphrase. Use at least 12 characters.
- Email me a code → Email code (6-digit code) → Change passphrase
- Passphrase changed.
Encryption
Change passphrase
Enter your current passphrase, choose a new one, and confirm with the code we email you. Your data is not re-encrypted. Only the lock changes.
There is no reset link. If you forget this passphrase and lose your devices, your synced data can never be read again. Write it down somewhere safe.
The code in your email confirms this passphrase change. It uses the same email-code slot as sign-in, so do not request a login code at the same time.
Export a backup
Save a copy of your data so you can restore it if you ever lose your passphrase.
Encryption
Change passphrase
Enter your current passphrase, choose a new one, and confirm with the code we email you. Your data is not re-encrypted. Only the lock changes.
There is no reset link. If you forget this passphrase and lose your devices, your synced data can never be read again. Write it down somewhere safe.
The code in your email confirms this passphrase change. It uses the same email-code slot as sign-in, so do not request a login code at the same time.
Export a backup
Save a copy of your data so you can restore it if you ever lose your passphrase.
The code in your email confirms this passphrase change. It uses the same email-code slot as sign-in, so do not request a login code at the same time.
Forgot passphrase (Erase & start over)
- If you forget your passphrase and have no exported backup, tap the Forgot your passphrase? link on the unlock screen.
- This permanently deletes all your encrypted data on every device. It cannot be undone and we cannot recover it. You'll set a new passphrase and start fresh.
- Type the word DELETE in the Type DELETE to confirm field, then tap Continue.
- Ember emails a 6-digit code to your account email — enter it and tap the red Confirm erase button to wipe your data and start fresh.
- This account has no email, so a code can't be sent. Log out and sign in with an email account, or contact support.
Enter your passphrase
Enter the passphrase you chose to unlock your data on this device.
Enter your passphrase
Enter the passphrase you chose to unlock your data on this device.
This permanently deletes all your encrypted data on every device. It cannot be undone and we cannot recover it. You'll set a new passphrase and start fresh.
Enter your passphrase
Enter the passphrase you chose to unlock your data on this device.
We sent a 6-digit code to alex@example.com. Enter it to permanently erase your data.
On this page
Can Ember recover my passphrase if I lose it?
Your passphrase cannot be recovered. Resetting encryption with an emailed code erases synced data. Export a backup before resetting.
Where are my backup files stored?
Backups open your device's share sheet so you can choose where to save them. Exported files are unencrypted; store them safely.