Migrate from notes apps
Last updated: 1 Jun 2026
Notes apps are great for ideas—not for seed phrases, passport scans, or production API keys. NT² gives you fill-in-the-field templates with encryption built in.
Why not keep using Apple Notes or Notion?
Blank notes lack structure (no masked fields, no category templates) and often sync plaintext to vendor clouds. NT² encrypts sensitive payloads before SQLite write and keeps titles optionally encrypted too.
How do I move data from my notes app?
Manually re-enter high-value items into the matching NT² template (Crypto, Bank, Document, Credential). For attachments, upload scans into Document items. Then delete the old note and empty the trash—Notes apps often keep deleted items recoverable for weeks.
Is NT² a replacement for Notion or Evernote?
No. NT² is a structured privacy vault for high-sensitivity personal assets—not a workspace, wiki, or task manager. Use it alongside your notes app for the data that would hurt most if leaked.
Can I export if I change my mind?
Yes. Export the entire vault as a .nt2vault file anytime. Your data is never locked to NT²'s servers for local-only use.
What belongs in NT² vs a notes app
| Store in NT² | Keep in notes app |
|---|---|
| Seed phrases & private keys | Meeting notes, drafts |
| Bank IBAN / routing numbers | Project plans |
| Passport & ID details + scans | Shopping lists |
| Production API keys & SSH keys | Blog post outlines |
Step-by-step migration
- Audit — List every note that contains financial, identity, or credential data.
- Create a vault — Create at se.nt2.me; no signup required.
- Map categories — One NT² item per asset (e.g. one Bank entry per account, not one giant note).
- Attach files — Move PDF/scans into Document items as encrypted attachments.
- Verify — Unlock offline, search, copy a field to confirm.
- Purge — Delete old notes and clear deleted-items folders in your notes app.
- Backup — Export
.nt2vaultto storage you control.
Structured fields beat freeform text
NT² templates include copy buttons, category filters, and masked sensitive fields—reducing the chance you paste a mnemonic into the wrong chat or leave a key visible on screen.
Related topics
- Use cases — real-life category examples
- Crypto seed phrase backup — why Notes is risky for mnemonics
- Security guidelines — device and password hygiene