Free online notepad. No sign-up, no email.
Write, organize and search your notes in the browser. One secret key opens them on any device. No email, no username.
How it works
Note taking without an account means no form to fill in and no email to confirm. Three steps are enough.
Get a key
Press start. Ushkur gives you a random, strong key. That key is your account.
Write your notes
Notes save as you type. Sort them into categories and search them any time.
Come back with your key
Enter the same key in any browser and your notes are there. Keep the key somewhere safe.
What you get
Categories
Sort your notes into up to 50 categories.
Search
Search titles, subtitles and note text.
Autosave
Notes save as you type. You can also save by hand.
Trash
Deleted notes stay in the trash for 30 days, so you can restore them.
Dark mode
Light, dark, or automatic to match your device.
Installable app
Add it to your home screen and open it like an app. Loading notes needs a connection.
Turkish and English
The interface comes in both languages.
An encrypted online notepad: what it protects, what it does not
To be honest: Ushkur does not offer end-to-end encryption. This is how your notes are handled:
No account details
No email, username or phone number is asked. The server stores an irreversible hash of your key, not the key itself.
Encrypted on the server
Titles, subtitles and text are stored encrypted on the server. The service itself holds the encryption key, so this is not end-to-end encryption.
Limits, free for now
50 MB, 2,000 notes and 50 categories per account. Notes are plain text. The service is free for now.
Heads up: a lost key cannot be recovered. There is no reset by email or phone. Keep your key somewhere safe.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really use Ushkur with no sign-up?
Yes. It asks for no email, username or phone number. You press start, get a key, and that key is your account.
What happens if I lose my key?
You cannot reach your notes again. The key is stored only as a hash and there is no reset by email or phone; the operator cannot reset it either. If you are still signed in on another device, you can copy your notes there.
Are my notes encrypted?
Titles, subtitles and text are stored encrypted on the server. The service itself holds the encryption key, so this is not end-to-end encryption.
Is it free, and are there limits?
It is free for now. Each account can hold 50 MB, 2,000 notes and 50 categories, and the text of a single note can be up to 500 KB.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. It works in a phone browser and can be added to the home screen as an app. Loading your notes needs an internet connection.
Guides
Short reads on note taking without an account, how the key works and encryption: