Where is my note actually stored?

In your browser's localStorage, a small local storage area tied to this website's domain, on the specific device and browser you're using. It is never transmitted to any server — you can verify this by checking your browser's Network tab while typing.

Will my note still be there if I close the tab or restart my browser?

Yes. localStorage persists across tab closures and browser restarts by design. Your note will still be there the next time you visit this page in the same browser on the same device, unless you've cleared your browser's site data in the meantime.

Can I access the same note from my phone and my computer?

No. localStorage is local to a single browser on a single device — there's no account system or cloud sync, so a note saved on your laptop will not appear on your phone or in a different browser on the same computer.

Does this notepad require an account or login?

No. There's no sign-up, login, or account of any kind. Open the page and start typing — the note saves automatically using only your browser's local storage.

What happens if I clear my browser cache or cookies?

Clearing 'site data' or 'local storage' for this website (which is sometimes bundled into a browser's 'clear cache and cookies' option) will permanently delete your saved note, since that's the only place it's stored. Regular cache-clearing that doesn't touch site data/local storage will not affect it.

Can I have more than one note?

This tool intentionally keeps things simple with a single note slot rather than a multi-note or folder system. If you need multiple separate notes, use a dedicated note-taking app, or copy this note out before starting a new one.

Does using a private or incognito window save my note?

It saves normally during that private session, but most browsers automatically wipe all local storage — including this note — when the private/incognito window is closed, so don't rely on a private window for anything you want to keep.

How quickly does autosave happen?

About 400 milliseconds after you stop typing. This short debounce avoids writing to storage on every single keystroke while still saving quickly enough that you'd have to close the tab almost immediately after typing to lose anything.

Is there a character or size limit on the note?

Browsers typically allow several megabytes of localStorage per site — far more than a typical note would ever need — but extremely long text (many hundreds of thousands of characters) could theoretically approach that limit and fail to save; a save failure is handled gracefully without crashing the page.

Is this a secure place to store sensitive information like passwords?

No. localStorage is not encrypted and anyone with access to your device and browser (or certain browser extensions) could potentially read it. Treat this notepad like a sticky note on your monitor — fine for quick, low-sensitivity jottings, not for passwords, financial details, or other sensitive data.

Online Notepad — Free Autosaving Notepad in Your Browser

Our Online Notepad is a minimal, distraction-free text editor that lives entirely in your browser. Start typing and your text autosaves automatically to your browser's local storage a few hundred milliseconds after you stop, so you never lose your place — even if you close the tab and come back later. There's no account, no sync between devices, and no server involved: everything stays local to the browser you're using.

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Your note is saved only in this browser, on this device.

How to Use the Online Notepad — Free Browser-Based Text Editor

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Start typing directly into the notepad — there's nothing to set up or configure first.
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Your text autosaves automatically a moment after you stop typing; a small 'Saved' indicator confirms it.
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Close the tab or navigate away whenever you like — your text reloads automatically the next time you open this page in the same browser.
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Click 'Clear' to erase the note and remove it from local storage when you're done with it.

Why Use Online Notepad — Free Browser-Based Text Editor?

Sometimes you just need to jot something down quickly — a phone number, a draft reply, a quick calculation — without opening a full desktop app, creating an account, or worrying about a cloud sync service seeing your text. This notepad solves that by using the browser's built-in localStorage API to persist a single note directly on your device: no server ever receives what you type, no login is required, and there's zero setup time between opening the page and starting to type. The tradeoff is exactly what you'd expect from a purely local tool — your note is tied to one browser on one device, and clearing your browser data, using a different browser, or opening a private/incognito window will not show the same saved note. For a note that needs to survive across devices or browsers, a synced note-taking app is the better choice; for a fast, private scratchpad you'll actually use because there's no friction, this is it.

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