Note encryption

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  dafacto · Member · March 8, 2024 at 6:22 pm

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  Hello,

  The fact that notes are not encrypted at rest is the only reason that I’m not using SimpleNotes, and it’s terribly frustrating, since I otherwise LOVE the app, including its synchronization with nvAlt on the Mac.

  I’m curious why this feature doesn’t exist. If it’s a matter of cost, would you have an estimate of the cost to add this feature?

  Best regards, Matt

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  taksometri · Member · March 10, 2024 at 4:18 pm

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  I’m actually worried about that too.

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  helper-mobilefox · Member · April 10, 2024 at 3:16 pm

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  Simplenote is designed to be simple and fast to sync content across all devices. Due to server side constraints, encryption at rest would not support those goals, which is why it hasn’t been added. I know this is less than ideal, but for now, we aren’t considering adding the feature and do not recommend you use Simplenote to store sensitive information like passwords.

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  albopfb1a8303166 · Member · April 26, 2024 at 3:29 am

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  I’d like encryption too. So I could store fleeting notes like passwords. But I do NOT want ANY new feature which would interfere with the blazingly fast sync that Simplenote shows! That sync speed is amazing and of overriding importance. If encryption would interfere then forget encryption! I love efficiency!