The questions people usually ask first.

Only Notes needs a passphrase. You can use Vertex and Faithy without one. The passphrase protects encrypted Notes stored in this browser.

1. If you already use Draftmo backup and sync, enter that passphrase on the Unlock Notes page.
2. Otherwise, choose a strong new passphrase and confirm it to create encrypted browser Notes on this device.
3. Keep your passphrase somewhere safe. Draftmo cannot recover it if you forget it.

Creating browser Notes does not automatically restore a backup. Use Backup & Sync to restore or sync your existing notes.

Open Notes with your passphrase, then go to Settings and turn on Unlock Notes with this device. Enter your browser Notes passphrase and follow all the passkey creation and verification prompts. Face ID, fingerprint, or a device PIN may be offered by your provider.

1. Creating a passkey is only the first step. Draftmo must also verify that the provider can unlock encrypted Notes before the switch stays on.
2. If verification is cancelled or fails, device unlock remains off. Read the setup message and try again.
3. Some providers can create passkeys but do not support the encryption feature Notes needs (WebAuthn PRF). If your provider is unsupported, choose another supported provider or continue using your Notes passphrase.
4. Keep your passphrase for recovery if your passkey or browser data is lost. Setup applies to this browser's Notes and is separate from Google backup sign-in.

An incomplete setup can leave a Draftmo Notes passkey in your password manager. That passkey alone does not mean device unlock is enabled. You can remove an unused passkey in your password manager; keep any passkey used by a working setup.

Restoring is straightforward, but it only works with the original passphrase that protected the backup.

1. Save or locate the .draftmobak file on your device first.
2. Open Settings, then tap Backup & Sync.
3. Enter the same passphrase that was used when the backup was created.
4. Tap Restore, choose the backup file, and confirm the restore.
5. Wait for the restore confirmation before closing the app.

If Draftmo says the file could not be read or the passphrase failed, try a known good backup copy and double-check that you are using the original passphrase.

Cloud backup and sync are optional, but they are the best path if you want encrypted notes available across more than one device.

1. Open Settings, then tap Backup & Sync.
2. Set your sync passphrase.
3. Sign in with Google Drive.
4. Tap Backup now once to create the first encrypted cloud backup.
5. Turn on Enable automatic sync if you want Draftmo to keep syncing on app start, resume, and after note changes.

If automatic sync does not start, run one manual backup or sync first and make sure the passphrase is saved securely on the device.

Draftmo supports more than one projection route, so the right answer depends on what your phone and display actually support.

1. Open your note and tap Present.
2. In Presentation output, choose the route that matches your setup: Connected Display for a real external display, Cast for a Cast-enabled target, or Wireless Display / Screen Mirroring when normal mirroring is the only realistic option.
3. Choose Audience Only Mode or Controller and Audience Split Mode, depending on what the selected route supports.
4. Check the Compatibility status card so you know whether private controls are available.
5. Tap Start presentation or Open mirror-safe presentation, depending on the route.

If your phone only exposes mirroring, the audience may see a mirror-safe output instead of a completely separate private controller screen.

PC Receiver is for the times when you want Draftmo to stay in control on one device while the audience view runs in a TV or PC browser.

1. On the controller device, open your note and tap Present.
2. In Presentation output, choose PC Receiver.
3. Open the receiver URL shown by Draftmo on the TV or PC browser, or use the quick connect link or QR flow if it is available.
4. If you opened the base receiver page manually, enter the pairing code shown in Draftmo.
5. Once the receiver pairs, continue into the presentation and keep the controller device private.

The secure browser receiver is the default path here, so the receiver browser needs internet access.

The lyrics feature helps you prepare worship lines, choruses, and short song sections beside the rest of your ministry material.

1. Open or create the note connected to the service or message you are preparing.
2. Add a lyrics section and enter the lines you want to keep available.
3. Arrange the lyrics in the order you expect to use them, such as verse, chorus, bridge, or a repeated refrain.
4. Keep the lyrics with your note so you can move between message flow, scripture, and worship material without opening another app.
5. When presenting, review the lyrics before sending anything to the audience view so the displayed text matches the moment.

Always confirm that you have permission to display or distribute copyrighted lyrics in your ministry setting.

Draftmo is being shaped so core preparation can continue offline, especially for believers serving in remote places or unstable network conditions.

1. Open the app before you travel or before entering a low-connectivity area.
2. Keep the notes, lyrics, and materials you need saved on the device.
3. Continue drafting, organising, and preparing while offline.
4. When connection returns, use the available backup or sync flow if you want to protect or update your material across devices.

Some cloud, collaboration, or receiver features may still need internet, but the heart of preparation should not depend on perfect connectivity.

Draftmo is free, ad-free, and volunteer-built, so support is not only about money. Prayer, testing, sharing, and thoughtful feedback matter a great deal right now.

1. Pray for wisdom, provision, and clarity over the people building the project.
2. Use the app and share thoughtful feedback when you find something helpful, confusing, or broken.
3. Tell churches, ministry teams, and believers who would genuinely benefit from it.
4. Check the support page for the current support lanes and public updates.

On a private, trusted device, you can let your browser or password manager save and fill your Notes passphrase. That manager controls how the saved passphrase is stored or synced; the browser Notes unlock page does not save it.

Draftmo does not keep browser Notes unlocked after you close the tab. You can unlock again with your passphrase, or enable Unlock Notes with this device in Settings where supported. Avoid saving your passphrase on a shared or public device.

Draftmo can create an encrypted .draftmobak file so you can keep an offline copy of your notes in a place you control.

1. Open Settings, then tap Backup & Sync.
2. Set your sync passphrase first if you have not already. Draftmo requires a passphrase before backup or restore can run.
3. Tap Backup to Device, then choose where to save the file.
4. Keep the file in a secure location such as your Downloads folder, external storage, USB drive, or trusted cloud storage.

You will need the same passphrase later when you restore that backup, so keep it safe.

Yes. Draftmo can prepare an encrypted backup and hand it to your email app with restore guidance included.

1. Open Settings, then tap Backup & Sync.
2. Make sure your sync passphrase is already set.
3. Tap Via Email and choose your preferred email app.
4. Send the encrypted backup file to yourself or another trusted address.
5. If you ever need to restore it, download the attachment to your device and use Restore inside Backup & Sync.

Email backup is helpful for redundancy, but the file is still protected and cannot be restored without your passphrase.

The simplest path is to open the note you want, choose the projection route, then let Draftmo build the audience view for you.

1. Open the note you want to present.
2. Tap Present.
3. In Presentation output, use the recommended method or choose one manually.
4. Choose the mode you want, usually Audience Only Mode or Controller and Audience Split Mode.
5. Adjust segmentation, style, and background if needed.
6. Tap Start presentation.

Draftmo is designed to tell you clearly when a route is fully split, mirror-style, or only safe as a local preview.

Draftmo can present from a desktop browser when the PC already has a real extended display and the browser exposes that second screen properly.

1. Open Draftmo on the PC and open the note you want to present.
2. Choose Present to open Presentation mode.
3. In Presentation output, select Connected Display.
4. Use Controller and Audience Split Mode if you want your controls to stay on the main screen while the audience view opens on the second display.
5. Tap Start presentation and let Draftmo open the audience window on the extended screen.

On the web app, this depends on the browser supporting a true second-display route. If that is not available, Draftmo will recommend a safer fallback instead.

Yes. Draftmo includes live cues specifically for moments when you need to project something immediately without rewriting the note itself.

1. Start a presentation first.
2. Open the Presentation controller.
3. Use Quick cue to send a short live prompt or note to the audience view.
4. Use Verse cue to project a Bible reference verse by verse.
5. Return to the main presentation flow when you are ready.

These live cues are meant for in-session ministry moments, so they do not force you to edit the saved note just to show one short prompt or verse reference.

Double tap helps prevent accidental scripture openings while you are editing, scrolling, or arranging a note.

1. Write or view a note that contains a Bible reference.
2. When you want to open the scripture, double tap the reference instead of tapping once.
3. Use the opened scripture view to read, confirm, or prepare the passage.
4. Return to the note when you are done, then continue writing or presenting.

The extra tap is intentional. It keeps normal editing calmer and reduces accidental interruptions during preparation.

Collaboration is tied to a specific Google account so note sharing stays controlled instead of turning into a public link.

1. Open the note you want to share.
2. Tap Collaborate or open the Collaborators screen.
3. Sign in with Google if Draftmo prompts you to do that first.
4. Enter the collaborator's Google email and generate the invite code.
5. Ask the other person to sign in with that same Google account, then choose Join with invite code inside Draftmo.

Public invite links are disabled for security. Each invite is restricted to the specific Google account you entered.