From the landing page, you can create a new account or sign in to an existing one.
3.2.1 Sign Up (Create an Account)
There are three ways to create an XNote account:
- Continue with Google
- Continue with Apple
Sign Up with Email:
1. Click "Create an account"
2. Enter your email address and create a password. Re-enter your password to confirm.
Password requirements (shown with real-time checkmarks as you type):
- At least 8 characters
- At least one uppercase letter (A-Z)
- At least one lowercase letter (a-z)
- At least one number (0-9)
- At least one special character
3. Complete the Cloudflare Turnstile verification (a brief security check that appears below the form).
4. Click "Sign Up".
5. A 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email. Enter the code on the verification page.
- Each digit has its own input field. The cursor moves automatically as you type.
- You can paste a full 6-digit code directly.
- If you didn't receive the code, click "Resend" after the 60-second countdown.
- The code expires after a limited time. If it expires, request a new one.
After successful verification, you will be redirected to the Onboarding steps (see 3.3).
Sign Up with Google:
Click "Continue with Google". Select your Google account. Once authenticated, you will be redirected to the Onboarding steps.
Sign Up with Apple:
Click "Continue with Apple". Confirm with your Apple ID. Once authenticated, you will be redirected to the Onboarding steps.
3.2.2 Sign In (Existing Account)
If you already have an account, click "Sign in instead" at the bottom of the sign-up form, or navigate to the sign-in page directly.
Sign In with Email:
1. Enter your email address and password.
2. Complete the Cloudflare Turnstile verification.
3. Click "Sign In".
If your email has not been verified yet, you will be redirected to the OTP verification page to confirm your email first.
Sign In with Google:
Click "Continue with Google" on the sign-in page. Select your Google account. If the account exists, you will be signed in directly.
Sign In with Apple:
Click "Continue with Apple" on the sign-in page. Confirm with your Apple ID.
After signing in, XNote checks your onboarding status:
- If onboarding is incomplete, you will be redirected to the appropriate onboarding step.
- If onboarding is complete, you will be taken directly to the Home dashboard.
Note: Unlike the mobile app, there is no Initial Sync screen on web. Your data is loaded automatically in the background.
3.2.3 Forgot Password
If you forgot your password:
1. On the Sign In page, click "Forgot password?" (located next to the password label).
2. Enter your email address and click "Send verification code". A 6-digit OTP code will be sent to your email.
3. Enter the 6-digit code on the verification page. The same OTP input is used (auto-focus, paste support, 60-second resend cooldown).
4. After successful verification, a "Set new password" page appears. Enter your new password and confirm it. The same password requirements apply (8+ characters, uppercase, lowercase, number, special character), shown with real-time validation indicators.
5. After changing your password, you will be redirected to the Sign In page. Log in with your new password.
Tips:
- Check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the code
- You can request a new code after a 60-second cooldown
- The OTP code is only valid for a limited time