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App lock Pro ​

You can use app lock to restrict access to your app even when your system is unlocked. It works on desktop, web and mobile, and it is separate from the private vault — app lock covers the whole app, the vault covers individual notes.

App lock is part of the Pro plan and above. If a paid plan expires, app lock is switched off automatically, so set up your device's own lock screen if you rely on it.

Ways to unlock ​

MethodWhere
PIN or passwordDesktop, web and mobile
Biometrics (fingerprint, Face ID)Mobile
Security keyDesktop and web

Turn on app lock ​

  1. Go to Settings → App lock.
  2. Turn on Enable app lock.
  3. Enter a password or PIN when prompted, and confirm it.

The App lock section of Notesnook desktop settings, with the Enable app lock switch turned on

Notesnook now asks for your credential every time it starts, and after the timeout you set below.

Set how long before it locks ​

Lock app after decides how long the app can sit idle before it locks itself again. Never means Notesnook only asks when it starts.

  1. Go to Settings → App lock.
  2. Set Lock app after to Immediately, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 or 45 minutes, 1 hour, or Never.

The Lock app after dropdown in Notesnook desktop settings, showing the available timeout intervals

Change or remove your PIN, password or security key ​

Under Credentials on the same screen:

  • Password/pin — press Change to set a new one, or Disable to remove it.
  • Security key — press Register to add a hardware security key, or Unregister to remove it.

The Credentials section of Notesnook desktop app lock settings, with the password and security key options

Lock the app right now ​

Rather than waiting for the timeout, you can lock immediately. On desktop and web, click the lock icon in the status bar at the bottom of the window.