Authentication
Notidian’s previous cloud authentication flow is currently disabled while the local Rust-first architecture is being finalized.
Overview
Authentication enables:
- Cloud Sync - Backup and restore notes across devices
- Collaboration - Share folders with others (coming soon)
- Google Drive - Direct backup to your Google Drive
Sign In Methods
Google OAuth
Sign in with your Google account to:
- Access Google Drive for cloud backup
- Sync notes across devices
- Collaborate with others using their Google accounts
How to Sign In
- Click the Account button in the action bar (top right)
- Select Sign in with Google
- Complete the Google OAuth flow
- You’re signed in!
What Data is Accessed?
When you sign in with Google, Notidian requests:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Basic profile | Display your name and avatar |
| Email address | Identify your account |
| Google Drive (optional) | Backup and sync notes |
Note: Notidian only accesses a dedicated folder in your Google Drive. It cannot read your other files.
Privacy & Security
Local-First Architecture
Your notes are always stored locally first:
- Notes work offline without any account
- Cloud sync is optional
- You control what gets synced
Data Encryption
- All data in transit uses HTTPS/TLS
- Notes stored in Google Drive use Google’s encryption
- Future: End-to-end encryption for shared folders
Session Management
- Sessions are managed by BetterAuth
- Cloud authentication is temporarily unavailable during the local-first rewrite
- Secure token refresh handling
Signing Out
- Click your avatar in the action bar
- Select Sign Out
- Your local notes remain intact
Troubleshooting
“Authentication Failed”
- Check your internet connection
- Try signing out and back in
- Clear browser cookies for the app
Google OAuth Issues
- Ensure pop-ups are allowed
- Check if your Google account has 2FA enabled
- Try using a different browser
Session Expired
Sessions automatically refresh. If you’re signed out unexpectedly:
- Simply sign in again
- Your notes and sync settings are preserved
Coming Soon
- Apple Sign In - For iOS and macOS users
- Email/Password - For users who prefer traditional login
- Passkeys - Passwordless authentication