Frequently Asked Questions

Think of journals as containers and entries as the content within them:

• Journal: A collection of related entries, like a physical journal or notebook. You might have different journals for different aspects of your life (e.g., "Personal Reflections," "Travel," "Work Notes").
• Entry: Individual posts within a journal, similar to pages in a physical journal. Each entry has its own title, content, date, and can include mood tracking and categorization.

You can create multiple journals and organize your entries however you prefer.

Categories and tags help you organize and find your entries:

• Categories: Broader groupings for your entries with customizable colors. Good for major themes like "Health," "Work," or "Travel."
• Tags: More specific keywords to label content within entries. Good for specific topics like "recipe," "meditation," or "meeting notes."

To use them:

1. Create categories and tags from their respective management pages
2. When writing an entry, select relevant categories and add tags
3. Use the filters on your journal view to find entries by category or tag

This system allows for powerful organization and searching of your journal content.

To update your profile information:

1. Click on your name in the top-right corner of the screen
2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
3. Update your information (name, email, bio, profile picture)
4. Click "Save Changes" to apply your updates

Your profile information is visible to other users only if you have public journals.

To change your password:

1. Click on your name in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
3. Click on the "Password" tab
4. Enter your current password and your new password twice
5. Click "Change Password" to save

If you've forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset it.

Yes, you can delete your account, but please note this is permanent and cannot be undone.

To delete your account:

1. Go to Settings > Account
2. Scroll to the bottom to find the "Delete Account" section
3. Click "Delete My Account"
4. Confirm your password and the deletion

Important: Account deletion will permanently remove all your journals, entries, and personal information from our system. This action cannot be reversed.

We recommend exporting your data before deleting your account if you wish to keep a copy of your journals.

To change your journal's privacy settings:

1. Go to your journal's detail page
2. Click the "Edit" button
3. Find the "Privacy" section
4. Toggle the "Make this journal public" option
5. Click "Save Changes"

When a journal is public:

• All entries in that journal are visible to anyone
• Entries appear in public feeds and search results
• Your profile is linked to these entries

When a journal is private:

• Only you can see the journal and its entries
• Content doesn't appear in public areas of the site

You can have a mix of public and private journals.