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No. PrivNote has no backend servers. Your notes are stored entirely locally in your web browser's IndexedDB. When you create a backup, it goes directly from your browser to Telegram/GitHub.

Protected backups are encrypted using AES-GCM and a Backup Password before being exported, meaning the file cannot be read without the password. Unprotected backups export your notes as plain readable text or a zip file of markdown files.

Since data is local to your browser, you need to trigger a Universal Backup (to GitHub, Telegram, or Local file) on your first laptop, and then Import that file on your second laptop.

  • Go to GitHub Settings -> Developer settings -> Personal access tokens -> Tokens (classic).
  • Click "Generate new token (classic)". Give it repo permissions.
  • Create a private repository on GitHub to store your notes.
  • In PrivNote Settings, enter the Token and the Repository URL.