This article will talk about how to password protect Evernote on Mac, Windows and mobile.
Evernote is one of the most popular note-taking apps, letting you take notes, record voice memos, clip web pages, create checklists and do other cool things. You can use it to take notes in class, plan trips, make business plans, organize work tasks and store information such as passwords.
Evernote enables you to sync content across Evernote desktop app, Evernote mobile app and Evernote Web. And your data stored on the Evernote server is kept private and secure thanks to AES-256 encryption. But what about the Evernote app? People who have access to your computer or smartphone can easily access your Evernote app and the content in it. To keep prying eyes out of your private stuff, you can put password on Evernote.
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You can password protect Evernote on Mac and Windows PC using the built-in Encrypt Selected Text function. But note that the encryption is not at the note level or notebook level. It only allows you to encrypt the selected text in an individual note.
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To view the password-protected text in Evernote, click it and select the Reveal encrypted content option that appears. Enter the passphrase. You can easily decrypt the content if you want to. The encrypted text content is still searchable.
You can prevent access to your Evernote by signing out of your account. However, since many users use Evernote on a daily or even hourly basis, it will be impractical to do so.
To make things easier, Evernote provides an option for you to set a passcode to lock your app. The option is only available for iOS, Android and Windows devices. What about Mac? Thanks to tools like Cisdem AppCrypt, Mac users can also effortlessly add password to Evernote desktop app.
You can lock Evernote on your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iMac, etc. with Cisdem AppCrypt, the best app locker and website blocker for Mac.
Download Cisdem AppCrypt and install it. When you open the tool for the first time, it will ask you to set a password.
Now the Evernote desktop app on your Mac is protected by password. When you try to launch it, it will ask for password.
When someone tries to access the locked Evernote and enters the wrong password, AppCrypt will record the attempt and capture a photo of the intruder. (The photo in the screenshot below is blurred for the sake of privacy.) To delete a record, control-click it and click the Delete option that shows up.
To remove the password protection, go to the App Lock tab, select Evernote and press the delete key.
You can use the same tool and follow a similar process to protect other apps, individually or in batch.
The Evernote app for Windows has a function called PIN Lock, which lets you password lock the app.
Now Evernote desktop is protected by the passphrase. If you exit the app or close the window, the next time you try to access it, you will be asked to enter the passphrase.
Some Android devices come with the function to protect apps with pattern, password or fingerprint. In such a case, you can use the built-in function to readily protect your Evernote.
The note-taking app itself also provides a similar function. Below is how to use it.
If your Android device supports fingerprint unlock, then you will be provided with the option Unlock with fingerprint. You can enable this option if needed.
Every time you leave Evernote, you will need to enter the passcode in order to access it again.
If your iPad or iPhone comes with Face ID or Touch ID, you can enable Unlock with Face ID or Unlock with Touch ID, which will be more convenient.
You can password protect the sensitive stuff in your Evernote at the content level or app level. But you can’t do it at the notebook level.
For years, Evernote users have been requesting a feature to password protect an entire notebook. Compared to encrypting selected text in a note or locking the entire app, password protecting a notebook or note is more useful and can offer more flexibility. However, such a feature is not offered yet. And so far there isn’t a third-party solution available when it comes to locking the entire notebook.
Evernote is a powerful, easy-to-use app to take both personal and work related notes. To keep your personal journals, business projects and other sensitive content from prying eyes, you can password protect Evernote. If text encryption isn’t enough, you can choose to lock the entire app. If you have tips on how to make Evernote more secure, you can share with us by leaving a comment.
Rosa has worked in Mac software industry for more than eight years. She believes that the purpose of software is to make life better and work more productively. In addition to writing, Rosa is also an avid runner.
