Getting Started

This guide will help you get up and running quickly with Mimiri Notes.

Download & Installation

If you haven’t already, download Mimiri Notes for your device and install the latest version.

Your First Note

Once installed, you can start taking notes immediately - your data is stored locally on your device.

Creating Your First Note

Click “New Root Note” in the toolbar (or go to File -> New Root Note)
Give your note a title and start typing your content
Saves automatically - notes save when you switch to another note or application
Saving manually - you can also save manually by clicking in the toolbar or pressing Ctrl + S (⌘ + S on Mac)

Organization

Notes are organized in a hierarchical form of your own design.

There are no dedicated folders; instead all notes can have both content and child notes.

Creating an Account

For enhanced protection and access across multiple devices, we recommend setting up either a Cloud Account or Local Account.

To create an account, go to System > Create Account. You will need to provide a username and password.

When you create an account, all your current notes will be preserved and included.

Choosing a Password

Choose a good password you can remember - we cannot help you recover your password.
Writing it down on a piece of paper and storing it securely is a perfectly valid strategy for most people.

See our Password Security Guide for detailed recommendations on creating a strong but memorable password.

Cloud Account

A Cloud Account synchronizes your data with our cloud, this comes with the following advantages:

All data is end-to-end encrypted - even we cannot read your data
You will not lose your data if your device breaks or you lose it
You can access your data from anywhere
Data is immediately synchronized between all your connected devices upon save
You can securely share selected notes with other Mimiri Notes users

Local Account

A Local Account adds a password and encryption to your locally stored data.

A Local Account is technically more secure than a Cloud Account but comes with trade-offs:

Your data remains entirely in your control
You are on your own for backup
You can only access your data from a single device
You cannot share notes

You can connect your local account to the cloud at any time later, and likewise disconnect an account from the cloud whenever you choose.

Next Steps

Now that you’re set up:

Explore Core Features - Learn about organizing, searching, and formatting
Review Password Security - Understand our unique approach to secure passwords
Check out Advanced Features - Discover power user capabilities