# Plainpad

> Self hosted, open source note taking application. Keep your data private and access your notes from any device.

Plainpad is a free, open source, self-hosted note taking application built with privacy in mind. It encrypts data stored in the database, runs on your own server, and gives you full control over your notes.

- Source Code: https://github.com/alextselegidis/plainpad
- License: GPLv3
- Demo: https://demo.plainpad.org
- Discord: https://discord.gg/zYcDrvawD

## Pages

- [Plainpad](https://plainpad.org/): Self hosted, open source note taking application. Keep your data private and access your notes from any device.
- [Features](https://plainpad.org/features): Discover the full set of features Plainpad offers for secure, self-hosted note taking.
- [Pricing](https://plainpad.org/pricing): Plainpad is free and open source to self-host. Optional managed hosting, white label, and support services are also available.
- [Services](https://plainpad.org/services): Managed hosting, white label licensing, technical support, custom development, and data migration from the Plainpad team.
- [Premium](https://plainpad.org/premium): Get custom development, managed hosting, technical support, and white labeling services for your Plainpad installation.
- [Support](https://plainpad.org/support): Get help with Plainpad. Access documentation, community support, and professional services.
- [Blog](https://plainpad.org/blog): News, updates, and articles about Plainpad.
- [Installation](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/installation): How to install Plainpad on your server.
- [Docker](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/docker): How to run Plainpad using Docker.
- [Updating](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/updating): How to update Plainpad to the latest version.
- [Troubleshooting](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/troubleshooting): Common issues and solutions for Plainpad.
- [Translation](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/translation): How to translate Plainpad into other languages.
- [Introduction](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/introduction): An introduction to Plainpad and its core concepts.
- [Initial Configuration](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/initial-configuration): How to configure your Plainpad account after first login.
- [Understanding User Roles](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/user-roles): Learn about the different user roles in Plainpad.
- [Application Settings](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/application-settings): Configure Plainpad application-wide settings.
- [Note Taking](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/note-taking): Learn how to create, organize, and manage notes in Plainpad.

## Blog Posts

- [Getting Started with Plainpad](https://plainpad.org/blog/getting-started-with-plainpad): Learn how to install and configure Plainpad on your server in just a few minutes.
- [Why Privacy Matters: The Case for Self-Hosted Note Taking](https://plainpad.org/blog/why-privacy-matters-self-hosted-notes): In an age of data breaches and surveillance, keeping your personal notes private is more important than ever.

## Documentation

### Admin Manual
- [Installation](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/installation): Server requirements, download, configuration, and setup.
- [Docker](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/docker): Run Plainpad with Docker using the official image.
- [Updating](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/updating): Upgrade Plainpad to the latest version safely.
- [Troubleshooting](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/troubleshooting): Diagnose and fix common issues.
- [Translation](https://plainpad.org/docs/admin/translation): Translate the Plainpad interface into other languages.

### User Manual
- [Introduction](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/introduction): Overview of Plainpad and its core concepts.
- [Initial Configuration](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/initial-configuration): First-time setup after logging in.
- [User Roles](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/user-roles): Admin and user role capabilities.
- [Application Settings](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/application-settings): Manage application-wide preferences.
- [Note Taking](https://plainpad.org/docs/user/note-taking): Create, organize, search, and manage your notes.