# Private journaling

> Jourlo is a private journal for iPhone with local entry storage, offline writing, Face ID or passcode protection, optional iCloud backup, and journal export.

Canonical page: https://jourlo.site/features/private-journal

Reviewed: 2026-10-14

- Keep entries on your device and write offline.
- Protect journal access with Face ID or a passcode.
- Choose optional iCloud backup and export in Markdown, plain text, or PDF.

## Getting started

1. Open Jourlo and start an entry without creating an account.
2. Choose the journal protection and iCloud options that suit you.
3. Export anything you want to keep before deleting data or changing devices.

## Questions

### Can I use Jourlo without an account?

Yes. A Jourlo account is optional. You can start journaling without one, and account information is separate from your locally stored journal.

### Can I write without an internet connection?

Yes. Jourlo stores journal entries locally, so you can write offline. Optional services, including iCloud backup, need a connection.

### Does private journaling mean Jourlo collects no information at all?

Journal entries stay on your device, but optional accounts, purchase verification, support requests, crash reports you choose to share, and optional services can involve other information. The privacy policy explains each separately.

[Download Jourlo in the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jourlo-private-journal-diary/id6758624145)