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How to enable password protection

Password protection and encryption in Diarly ensure the safety and confidentiality of your journal entries. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to enable these features, available exclusively for Diarly Premium users. Remember, adding a password not only protects your journal but also automatically encrypts all your entries.

Setting up password protection

Activating password protection in Diarly is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it on different devices:

1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Select Password & Encryption.
3. Toggle on the option Encrypt Entries with Password.

Creating Your password

Once you’ve accessed the password and encryption settings:

1. Enter your chosen password in the provided field.
2. Re-enter the password for confirmation.
3. Provide a password hint. This hint can be invaluable in case you forget your password.

Important note: If you forget your Diarly password, it cannot be reset or recovered. To understand why and to get tips on avoiding this situation, read our forgot password guide.

For added security and peace of mind, Diarly uses encryption along with password protection. This means that your entries are not only locked behind a password but also encoded for additional safety.

Enabling Face ID (iOS only)

If you’re using Diarly on an iOS device, you can enable Face ID for quicker and secure access to your journal.

To enable or disable Face ID:

1. Locate the Diarly app icon on your home screen.
2. Press and hold the Diarly icon until a quick action menu appears.
3. Tap Require Face ID to enable it.

Note: Face ID is an Apple feature and works only on supported iOS devices. It provides convenient access to your journal but is not connected to Diarly’s password protection or encryption system. Your Diarly entries remain encrypted based on the password you set within the app.

For more information on setting up Face ID, visit Apple’s official guide: Set up Face ID on your iPhone or iPad.