NotepadOnline
Free online notepad with shareable links and version history
Write in a fast, free online notepad and share a read-only link or an edit link in seconds. Autosave keeps your draft safe, while hard saves build version history you can restore. Set visibility to public or private, add tags, and choose expiration when you need notes to disappear automatically.
Quick notepad
Start writing here
Drafts on this page are local. Click create to turn it into a shareable guest note.
Settings
Features for a shareable notepad
Everything you need in a free online notepad: shareable links, autosave, and restoration.
Guest mode with instant sharing
Create notes without an account and get links immediately.
Read-only link
Share a view-only link safely with anyone.
Edit link for collaboration
Give collaborators an edit link that works without login.
Autosave + hard saves
Autosave updates drafts, while hard saves create snapshots.
Version history (last 20)
Restore any of the last 20 hard-save versions.
Visibility, tags, and expiration
Set public or private visibility, add tags, and choose expiration times.
How it works
1. Write a note
Start in guest mode or sign in for a dashboard. The editor saves drafts automatically.
2. Share a link
Copy the read-only link for viewers or the edit link for collaborators.
3. Save versions
Use hard save to capture a snapshot and restore any of the last 20 versions.
Latest public notes
View allFAQ
Is this a free online notepad?
Yes. NotepadOnline is a free online notepad for quick notes, drafts, and shareable text.
How do read-only and edit links work?
Each note gets a read-only link for viewing and an edit link for updating without login.
Does it autosave and keep version history?
Autosave keeps your latest draft, and hard saves store up to 20 versions you can restore.
Can I set expiration?
Yes. You can set read-once, minutes, hours, or months expiration for a note.
Are notes private by default?
Yes. Notes start private and only become public if you set visibility to public.
Do I need an account?
No. Guest notes work without login. Create an account if you want a dashboard and ownership.