DuckDuckGo Offline Guide
How to use CannaNote offline in DuckDuckGo browser, protect your data from the Fire Button, and manage storage.
DuckDuckGo Offline Guide
DuckDuckGo's browser is built for privacy. Its aggressive data clearing features need some attention to protect your CannaNote journal.
The Fire Button Warning
DuckDuckGo has a Fire Button 🔥 that clears all browsing data with one tap. This includes your journal entries.
Protect CannaNote (Fireproof the Site)
On Mobile:
- Visit cannanote.app
- Tap the ⋮ menu
- Tap Fireproof This Site
- CannaNote data now survives the Fire Button
On Desktop:
- Visit cannanote.app
- Click the Fire Button 🔥
- Before confirming, look for "Fireproof This Site"
- Or: Right-click the Fire Button → Manage Fireproof Sites
What Fireproofing Does
- Your journal entries survive when you use the Fire Button
- Cached pages and login session are preserved
- You stay signed in
- Other sites still get cleared normally
Installing CannaNote
On Mobile (iOS / Android)
- Visit cannanote.app in DuckDuckGo
- Tap the ⋮ menu
- Tap Add to Home Screen
- CannaNote appears as an app icon
Note: DuckDuckGo mobile uses the system's WebView (WebKit on iOS, varies on Android), so PWA support depends on your device.
On Desktop (Mac)
DuckDuckGo for Mac supports adding sites:
- Visit cannanote.app
- Look for install/add options in the menu
- Or bookmark it for quick access
Managing Cached Data
The Safe Approach
With DuckDuckGo, the safest approach is:
- Fireproof CannaNote (see above)
- Use the Fire Button freely for other browsing
- Your journal stays intact
Manual Cache Clearing
If you need to clear just CannaNote's cache:
- Go to Settings
- Look for Site settings or Website data
- Find cannanote.app
- Clear cache while keeping site data
Note: Options vary between DuckDuckGo mobile and desktop versions.
DuckDuckGo-Specific Notes
Why the Fire Button Matters
DuckDuckGo is designed to leave no trace. That's great for privacy, but it means your journal gets wiped if you forget to fireproof. We strongly recommend fireproofing CannaNote immediately after first use.
Privacy Alignment
CannaNote's privacy-first design works perfectly with DuckDuckGo:
- No trackers to block
- No third-party cookies
- All data stays local
- DuckDuckGo's protections enhance your privacy
Email Protection
If you signed up for CannaNote using a DuckDuckGo email alias (@duck.com), everything works normally. We only send emails you've explicitly requested.
Quick Reference
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Fireproof CannaNote | Menu → Fireproof This Site |
| Add to Home Screen | Menu → Add to Home Screen |
| Use Fire Button safely | Fireproof first, then Fire freely |
| View fireproof sites | Fire Button menu → Manage Fireproof Sites |
Important Reminder
Fireproof CannaNote before using the Fire Button.
If you've already used the Fire Button without fireproofing, your journal data may be gone. If you had cloud sync enabled, sign back in to restore. If not, we're sorry - the data is unrecoverable.
Going forward: Fireproof first, Fire freely.