Getting started
How do I create an account?
Sign up with email or Google on the web or in the app. Takes under 60 seconds, no credit card required.
Creating a KeptMind account is intentionally fast — under 60 seconds from opening the app to your first capture. No credit card, no onboarding quiz, no mandatory tutorial. The goal is to get you capturing thoughts as quickly as possible.
## Sign up on mobile (recommended)
1. Download KeptMind from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/keptmind) (iOS) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keptmind.app) (Android)
2. Open the app and tap **Get started**
3. Choose **Sign up with Google** (one tap, uses your existing Google account) or **Sign up with email** (enter email + choose a password)
4. You land directly in the capture screen — ready to speak your first thought
Google sign-up is faster because it skips the password step entirely. Email sign-up sends a verification email; you can use the app immediately but some features (calendar sync, export) require verification first.
## Sign up on web
Go to [keptmind.com/signup](/signup). Same two options: Google or email. After sign-up, the web shows your account dashboard. For daily use, the mobile app is the primary interface — the web is for settings, export, and account management.
## After sign-up
Once signed in, you see four tabs: **Capture** (voice/text input), **Tasks** (your Today list), **Energy** (daily check-in), and **Calendar** (if connected). The first thing to try: tap the microphone on the Capture tab and say whatever is loudest in your head right now. KeptMind parses it into a task automatically.
## Forgot password
On the sign-in screen, tap **Forgot password**. Enter your email; we send a reset link within 60 seconds. The link expires after 1 hour. If you signed up with Google, there is no KeptMind password — use the Google sign-in button instead.
## Multiple devices
Sign in on as many devices as you want — iPhone, Android tablet, web browser. Everything syncs in real time. Voice captures from any device appear in the same Today list. There is no device limit on any plan.
## Frequently asked questions
### Can I use KeptMind without creating an account?
No — an account is required because your tasks, captures, and energy logs need to sync across devices and persist between sessions. The account is free and we do not sell your data.
### Can I change my email later?
Yes. Settings → Account → Change email. You will need to verify the new email before the change takes effect.
### Can I delete my account?
Yes. Settings → Data → Delete account. This permanently removes all your data within 30 days. Export first if you want to keep anything — see [How do I export all my data?](/help/export-data).
### Is there a minimum age?
You must be 16 or older to create an account (GDPR requirement for EU users). Parents can create accounts for children under 16 with parental consent.